Eric, a photographer who visited North Korea, was banned from the country after publishing photos online that the North Korean government deemed too offensive. The photos aimed to show the reality and hardship of life in North Korea, rather than portraying the country and its people as propaganda does. However, many scenes the government wants to keep hidden from the outside world, such as poverty, malnutrition, and signs of labor, are common in Eric's photos from his trips to North Korea. Officials closely monitor photographers and often request that photos depicting anything contrary to the regime's message be deleted.