WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state. Instead of using traffic lights to control the stop and go flow of the cross-roads, attractive women dressed in perfectly crisps and identical outfits dangerously stand along in the middle of the road on a small platform. Displaying riveting focus, they are only allowed to turn counter-clockwise, directing traffic with forceful and halting movements. They have been the subject of photographic study for many years but French photographer Eric Lafforgue, 49, captured these moments during six trips to the Marxist country.
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
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FOR most restaurateurs, the phrase ‘the customer is always right’ is gospel .
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A woman with a rare allergy to water has told how the condition is so severe it prevents her from KISSING her fiance .
A woman who was cruelly called ‘tumour girl’ by bullies has finally found love .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
GUITARISTS that want to lay down some slick licks will soon be able to get their hands on a brand new guitar - made from oil cans .
A mum has celebrated each of her four pregnancies with a host of wacky stunts - including acrobatics, aerial contortion, pole-dancing and risque photo shoots .
A woman who was addicted to eating curries has shed an impressive 8st after giving up her favourite food .
A little boy whose brain grew inside his nose has been described as the 'real-life Pinocchio' by his proud mum .
WOMB STROKE SURVIVOR AMAZES DOCS BY TAKING FIRST STEPS - A little girl who suffered a catastrophic stroke in the womb which would have killed an adult has stunned the medical world by learning to walk, talk and see .