10 unbelievable rules that only exist in North Korea
No TV, no international phone calls, only listening to songs praising Kim Jong-Un are rules that only exist in North Korea. There are many simple daily tasks that are considered illegal in North Korea. Here are 10 things tourists should keep in mind:
In 2013, a North Korean military officer was executed for drinking alcohol during the 100-day mourning period for Kim Jong-Il. The North Korean leader is supreme and visitors are expected to follow all the rules that apply to him, including offering flowers to statues and bowing when appropriate. Disrespecting the leader can land visitors in serious trouble, including being sentenced to hard labor.
Watch TV
In 2014, North Korea publicly executed 80 people for watching South Korean television shows. 10,000 people, including children, were forced to witness the execution 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 of the people in this country is 1:100.
Listening to music
In North Korea, tourists can only listen to songs praising Kim Jong-Un's talent.
Phone
Calling someone outside North Korea can get you the death penalty. In 2007, a man was shot dead in a stadium after making several international calls.
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Never even think about calling abroad while in North Korea. Photo: Flickr. |
North Korea has no internet and visitors are banned from taking their phones with them. Phones and cameras are confiscated at the border to ensure they do not contain “anti-state” content and are returned when visitors leave. This rule has been relaxed since before.
No comments allowed
Anyone who criticizes the regime is arrested and sent to a re-education camp, so visitors need to be careful with their words.
Going abroad
North Koreans are never allowed to travel abroad, especially to South Korea. They will be hunted down and executed.
Abandon the faith for a short time
North Korea is an atheist state and all religion is banned within its borders. Practicing religion within its borders can result in arrest, detention, and deportation. In 2013, a Christian woman was publicly executed for spreading the Bible.
Watch porn
The only penalty for selling and viewing pornography is death.
Internet connection
North Korea does not have the internet to guard against anti-state propaganda.
According to VNE
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