10 Surprising Facts about North Korea

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Not much regarding North Korea is known to the international community. Of course, we know that the closed regime is ruled and that people live in fear.

Here are 10 more interesting facts about North Korea. We are sure most of you have never heard of them before.

Correctional system - The Western media has repeatedly written about it. Neighboring South Korea estimates that at least 200,000 people in the country are rotting in prison camps. The rare photos show how the arrested people acted in gangs. It is possible to meet even some politicians among them. Mostly those who oppose the country's politics and those who try to escape from North Korea are placed here.

Hairstyle - For the first time to hear the fact of a single hairstyle may seem like a joke. But in North Korea this is a legislative act. Usually, older people are given a small concession, being allowed to grow their hair a bit longer. Young people do not dare to go beyond. Women are given the opportunity to choose one of 18 hairstyles, while men must select one of the 10.


Escape from the country - We have written about this before. It is considered the biggest crime in the country. It is believed that a true patriot will not leave his homeland on a difficult day. Relatives may be able to respond later.

Ban on women - They are not allowed to ride bicycles. The situation changed in 1996. Since then, they have decided that the woman's knees should not be seen. Mostly walking. Women are not allowed to wear pants.

Responsibility for a loved one - There is a mechanism of hereditary punishment in the country. That is,  father and son are always responsible for each other. The son may even be responsible for his grandfather and stay in correctional camps for years. That is why a system has been set up so that everyone can think of the next step.

The city is not for everyone - the capital is Pyongyang. Not everyone from the states is allowed to go to the main city. It is even under the control of the armed people. Mostly party and official elite live in the capital. The poor are in the province. They are still  unaware of the well-being of the others.


National pride - In other countries, they can boast of good infrastructure, the development of science and technology. The situation in North Korea is a little different. They are particularly proud of the Inha-3 missile, which is part of the space program. “Inha” means "milky way".

One to two hours of work - Maximum power savings. During the day, the houses are lighted for one to two hours. There are areas where there is never light.


Fertilizer deficiency - After the collapse of the USSR, there is a serious shortage in this area. In North Korea, the access route is seen as not allowing sewers to flow in vain. 

Dosage of grief - Mass trials have begun after the death of former leader Kim Jong Il. Those who were not grieving or weeping for his death were punished. If you do not shed tears, you should spend a few months in prison.