10 facts about North Korea

It might interest to know uncommon about North Korea.

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1. A DEAD MAN IS THEIR PRESIDENT

In North Korea, Kim Jong Un is not the president or, strictly speaking, the highest ranked official. This title is still held by his late grandfather, Kim Il Sung, who was named president for life after his passing. As a result, the nation is classified as a necrocracy, or government ruled by the dead.

2. GENERATIONAL PUNISHMENT

In North Korea, even if your family members didn’t commit a crime, you could still end up in jail if you did.
The consequences of a single act will be felt by three generations: grandparents, parents, and children.

3. TOURISTS ARE NOT ALLOWED

Tourists are not to use the local national currency of the North Korean won. In local shops for foreigners, one can pay with euros, yuans, South Korean won, and even US dollars. It is prohibited to buy anything from the shops for local Koreans.

4. ELECTIONS

Despite the fact that elections are held every five years, the vote paper only has one name: Kim Jong-un. Voting against him, or declining to vote is considered an act of treason, and those who do face the loss of their employment and housing, along with enhanced surveillance.

5. DISRESPECTING KIM’S FAMILY

Disrespecting Kim’s family is considered blasphemy.

Any disrespect shown to Kim Jong Un’s family is regarded as blasphemy and is punishable by harsh means.

6. NORTH KOREAS NOT ALLOW TO TRAVEL ABROAD

North Koreans are prohibited from leaving the country without authorization. Those who attempt to escape are either put to death or sent to labor camps.

7. STRICT TOURIST RULES

Visitors are subject to a thorough inspection process and are not permitted to carry religious texts or take any pictures.

They are unable to interact with natives and must go with a guide. Tourists are restricted to certain locations and are not allowed to go elsewhere.

8. CALENDAR

The birth year of their late leader, Kim Il-sung, determines the North Korean calendar, not the birth year of Jesus.

9. MILITARY SERVICE IS COMPULSORY

Men must serve in the military for ten years, and women must serve for seven.

10. APPROVED HAIRCUT

There are 18 permissible hairstyles for ladies and 15 for males that N/Koreans must follow.

While elderly men’s hair can reach up to 2¾ inches, young men’s hair should not exceed 2 inches in length.
Women who are single have to wear short hair. Also, jeans are not permitted for anyone.