article_snippet: Photographer Eric Lafforgue stayed in a well-kept homestay, home of the Chief of the village.
article_snippet: Lafforgue stayed with the village Chief, in a well-kept house, which, although Lafforgue came complete with ensuite bathrooms, had a bed consisting of a futon on the floor.
article_snippet: Lafforgue pictured  during Lafforgue homestay with the smiling village chief in the village of Jung Pyong Ri .
article_snippet: Lafforgue gathered that the area had received government funding and support to become as developed as it is today.
article_snippet: Despite being impressed by the homestay, and the stunning beaches and landscapes in the fishing village, Lafforgue could not help but notice the poverty of the surroundings creeping in when Lafforgue thought Lafforgue wasn't looking. '
article_snippet: Lafforgue spoke candidly to the Chief of the village, who explained what life was like in the rural outpost, which was completely cut off from the retsof the ocuntry until the 1990s. '
article_snippet: Lafforgue was able to communicate with the locals thanks to the help of a guide who provided a fluid translation for conversations . '
article_snippet: Lafforgue learned that until the 1990s, the area was fairly cut off from the rest of their leader's country .
highlights_snippet: Photographer Eric Lafforgue stayed in the fishing village of Jung Pyong Ri at a homestay open for tourists to visit .
  