10 unbelievable regulations found only in North Korea.
No television, no international calls, and only songs praising Kim Jong-un are rules unique to North Korea. Many simple daily activities are considered illegal in North Korea. Here are 10 things tourists should be aware of:
In 2013, a North Korean army officer was executed for drinking alcohol during the 100-day mourning period for Kim Jong-il. The North Korean leader holds the highest position, and visitors must abide by all rules related to him, including offering flowers to the statue and bowing when necessary. Disrespecting the leader can lead to serious trouble, even imprisonment or forced labor.
Watch TV
In 2014, North Korea publicly executed 80 people for watching South Korean television programs. Ten thousand people, including children, were forced to witness the executions that day.
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Failure to comply with North Korean regulations can result in the death penalty for tourists. Photo: News. |
Drive
Only government officials are allowed to own cars. Therefore, the car ownership ratio among the population in this country is 1:100.
Listening to music
In North Korea, tourists can only hear songs praising the talents of Kim Jong-Un.
Phone
Making a phone call to someone outside of North Korea can land you incurring the death penalty. In 2007, a man was shot dead at a stadium after making multiple international calls.
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Never even think about making an international call while in North Korea. Photo: Flickr. |
North Korea has no internet, and tourists are prohibited from carrying mobile phones. Phones and cameras are confiscated at the border to ensure they do not contain "anti-state" content and are returned upon departure. This regulation has been significantly relaxed compared to the past.
No opinions allowed.
Anyone who criticizes the regime is arrested and sent to a reformatory. Therefore, tourists need to be careful with every word they say.
Go abroad
North Koreans are never allowed to travel abroad, especially to South Korea. They will be hunted down and executed.
Abandoning the faith for a short period of time.
North Korea is an atheist state that suppresses all religions within its borders. Practicing religion within North Korea can result in visitors being arrested, detained, and deported. In 2013, a Christian woman was publicly executed on charges of spreading the Bible.
Watching pornography
The only punishment for selling and viewing pornography is the death penalty.
Internet connection
North Korea lacks internet access, making it difficult to prevent anti-state propaganda.
According to VNE
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