From the Bridge, Into the Sky

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Soo-jin (14) to: Portrait Image of Person Isabel

The image depicts a group of children jumping into a body of water from a stone ledge. The children, dressed in colorful swimsuits, are captured mid-air, showcasing varying postures of excitement. The water below reflects a serene blue-green hue. In the backdrop, a parade of uniformed individuals is aligned in rows, adding contrast to the playful scene in the foreground. Beyond them, a cityscape with high-rise buildings is visible under a clear sky, blending into the horizon. The image has a vintage filter, giving it an aged, nostalgic appearance.

Dear Isabel,

Hello from Pyongyang!

Today was the last day of summer—and it was so warm.
Look at the photo: we spent the whole afternoon jumping off the bridge into the river.
It felt like flying.
Laughter everywhere, splashing, racing, trying to catch the very last drops of the season.

Do you swim in rivers like this where you are?
I wish you could come.
We’d jump together, again and again, and race to the shore like it was the end of the world.

What’s your favorite thing to do in summer?
Write me soon—I want to know everything.

Your friend,
Soo-jin

Postcards from Pyongyang

From the Bridge, Into the Sky