What are some weird facts about North Korea?

 There are many weird and bizarre facts about North Korea which is one of the most repressive countries in the world. I will restrict myself to listing 12 facts.

• No tax :

North Korea became a tax free nation in 1974. 1st April is known as Tax Abolition Day

• Owning cars :

Only military and government officials have the permission to own cars. Other citizens must use public transport.

• Elections :

Though elections are held every five years only one name appears on the ballot paper ‘Kim Jong-un’. Either you vote for him or allow him to become your torturer.

• Cannabis :

Cannabis, especially marijuana is completely legal in the country. It can be possessed, cultivated and transported. Cool…

• Hairstyles :

There are 28 approved hairstyles for men with a condition that they can’t grow their hair longer than 2 inches.

Unmarried women must have short hair.

• Banning policy :

All foreign products are banned in the country. Ban is also imposed on :

1. Listening to music
2. Watching and distributing foreign movies and porn
3. Making international phone calls
4. Leaving the country
5. Possessing the Bible
6. Accessing the internet
7. Asking about their leader’s birth date

• TV channels :

North Koreans have an option of switching through only 4 TV channels. The television sets are designed such a way that they do not pick up signals from outside the country.

• Power Cuts :

No electricity is supplied during the night to all cities except Pyongyang, which is the country’s capital. This is due to power shortage.

• Three generations of punishment :

According to this rule if a person violates the law and is sent to prison, his entire family is also sent to prison.

• North Korean Calendar :

For North Koreans, the current year is 107 and not 2018. Their calendar is based on birth of their leader late Kim Il-sung and not Jesus.

• Internet :

Only government officials get access to the internet. Common people have access to a local network called Kwangmyong which is inaccessible to the rest of the world.

• Obligatory Military Service :

It is compulsory for all men of 18+ years to serve a 10-year term in the army. Women who have graduated from school need to serve the army till they turn 23.

Why did only WTC's North Tower have an antenna?

 

The towers were built without the antenna. They were so big they broke the city’s television signals, which came from the Empire State Building. A man’s picture had ghosts in it. A problem needed a solution.

The Port Authority owned the buildings, they saw a chance to fix the problem and make money--They decided to move all the city's broadcasters to their new towers. For a clean signal, you only need one mast, one strong source is better than two that could fight each other in the air. So they chose one tower, the North Tower was finished first, so it got the job--It was a practical decision, the 360-foot needle went up. That left the South Tower free for something else--They put an observation deck there instead, a place to sell a ticket to the sky, one tower for the broadcasters, one for the tourists.

What are some weird facts about North Korea?

 

1. There's two type of crime in north Korea, political and economic crime. Political crime is making fun of the president, that kills a whooping 8 generations of your lineage or relations

1. In north Korea, elections are held after every 4 to 5 years, but Kim Jong UN is the only person on the ballot

1. There is a three generation of punishment sentence in north Korea. This means a person would be sent to the prison along with that person’s entire family and two subsequent generations of family members would be born in prison and live their entire lives there

1. In an event of fire, the citizens are expected to save the photos of their Supreme Leaders, followed by their own life.

1. The calendar in North Korea is based on the birth year of the country's founder, Kim Il-Sung. In 2023, North Korea is celebrating the year 112, signifying Kim Il-Sung year of birth— 1912

1. International travels are not allowed in North Korea, If you were born a North Korean, forget all your international trips. One needs to seek prior permission before taking a foreign trip in North Korea.

1. In North Korea, it is mandatory for officials to wear a badge with the image of the country's founder, Kim Il-Sung, and his son, Kim Jong-Il. Failure to do so can result in punishment

1. North Korea has only 3 TV channels with programs controlled by the government.