The revealing pictures, which tubby tyrant Kim Jong-un would no doubt like to erase, show soldiers wearing dated uniforms as they gear up for potential all-out war with the West.
Military men and women line North Korea's streets, but often they are drafted in to help with manual labour because the impoverished nation's economy is in ruins.
The slogan on the posters reads, ominously: "Kill the US."
Most of the soldiers serve in military for 10 years while female soldiers serve for seven.
But there is a massive problem with the North Korean army - food.
Despite a propaganda photo showing the former Dear Leader dishing out bowls of soup to dedicated soldiers, malnourishment is prevalent throughout the country and those in the army do not get particularly privileged treatment - many flee the forces for this very reason.
The pictures show rows of new recruits training to become the next wave of Kim Jong-un's fighting machine, ready to do their leader's bidding on a moment's notice.
For many years, under Kim Jong-il, young soldiers were forbidden from having girlfriends because it would distract them from their mission.
Some soldiers are seen smiling and striking a pose while a female officer strokes a lethargic looking dog, proving it is not all doom and gloom under the dumpy despot's rule.