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This is why the photo book <strong><em>Waiting for the Rainbow<\/em><\/strong> by Xiomara Bender is so valuable, as it engages with the Korean region in a deeply honest way.<\/p>\n<p>The author portrays the lives and everyday routines of the people in this country that few have the chance to know. She seeks to draw attention to the many fates and the changes of recent years, which in this strict dictatorship are only possible in subtle micro-steps. Through her photographic journey through time, her readers can witness this transformation that brings hope. People who appear more self-assured as the book progresses, smiles that turn into laughter, clothing that gradually reflects more of fashion than uniformity. All of this is shown to us by the author in emotionally resonant images.<\/p>\n<p>Bender has undertaken nine journeys to North Korea in almost ten years, bringing back this unique photo documentation. 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