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Friday, May 23, 2025

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.