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The Lady-Guards Of North Korea Wear Platform Heels

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This can't possibly be comfortable.

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As global tensions mount, four North Korean lady-guards went out for a stroll on Thursday. They walked along the banks of the Yalu River in brown jump suits, high-waisted belts, little green furry hats... and giant platform heels. Women reportedly make up ten percent of the North Korean People's Army.

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