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Foreigners run in North Korea marathon

Hundreds of foreigners have been taking part in North Korea's annual marathon in Pyongyang. The race is a rare chance for outsiders to meet local people in the secretive country. Officially called the "Mangyongdae Prize International Marathon", it became an instant hit with tourists when it was opened up to amateur foreign runners in 2014. The Newsroom's Alex Ritson reports.

(Photo: Runners in North Korea's annual marathon. Credit: AFP)

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