North Korea is a dictatorial state with strict, and often deadly, rules.
Banning music, banning religion and banning technology are some of the rules that North Korea, led by Kim Jong-un, has imposed on the citizens of this country.
1. The ban on foreign films and music
In 2015, North Korea banned watching foreign movies and listening to foreign music by law. Kim Jong-un made the decision to destroy all foreign tapes and video recordings so that North Korean citizens would not have access. Watching adult films is punishable by death.
2. Prohibition of international calls
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North Koreans are prohibited from calling overseas. Otherwise, they are charged with a crime. In 2007, a director of a company was executed by burning in front of 150 people, under the accusation that he had made 13 phones abroad.
3. Treason against the leader is punishable by death
The people of North Korea are forbidden to like any other leader but Kim Jong-un. In fact, treason, even ideological, is punishable by death. In 2015, former Defense Minister Hyon Yong-chol was murdered in the middle of the city, allegedly for falling asleep while the dictator was speaking.
4. Haircut law
In North Korea, there are only 28 haircuts designated by the government. Residents have the opportunity to cut their hair only within "state conditions", otherwise they will be punished. The haircut law was introduced in 2013.
5. Basketball law
In North Korea, the sport of basketball is allowed, but the rules differ from Western countries. For example, points scored in the last second are worth 8 points. Also, if the team does not score in three consecutive attempts, one point is deducted.
6. The healthiest residents live in the capital
In order for residents to appear to be living well, healthy and successful, healthy North Koreans are required to live in Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea. In smaller regions and mountainous areas, North Koreans live in difficult economic conditions.
7. Students pay for desks and chairs
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North Korean students are obliged to pay the bank and the chair where they study.
8. The Bible banned in North Korea
Seeing it as a symbol of Western culture, North Korea has banned the Christian book, the Bible. Jeffrey Foële, an American citizen, was sentenced to five months in prison in 2014, on charges that he left a Bible in a restaurant toilet. In addition to the Bible, North Korea has long banned belief in religion.
9. Strict dress code
In case you are a tourist, apart from your bag, your bag and personal belongings will also be checked. Also, for tourists, the dress code is also defined.
10. Unusual calendar
North Korea has the rarest calendar in the world. The countdown began in April 1912, when the "revolutionary" leader Kim II Sung was born.
11. It is forbidden to leave the country
North Koreans are prohibited from seeking asylum in case they have to leave the country for some event or something else. Also, anyone caught fleeing the country without permission is killed.
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12. Technology is banned
North Koreans are forbidden to use social networks, iPhones and laptops, because "the technology is western". The use of the Internet is also prohibited.
