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Here Are The Weirdest Laws In North Korea That Everyone Has To Follow by GODWINLOWSKI: 10:59am On May 18, 2020
1. Only a certain few people are allowed to use the Internet: The list of people with access to Internet includes only North Korean political leaders, their families, students attending elite schools, and the military’s cyber-warfare department.



2. WiFi is banned at North Korean embassies: You’d better bet the laws of the Internet extend beyond North Korea itself. In fact, WiFi is actually banned at all of North Korea’s embassies worldwide.



3. You cannot use other operating systems: And while we’re on the subject of computers, North Koreans aren’t allowed to use standard Windows or Mac operating systems. Instead, they must use Red Star OS, the only state-sanctioned system.



4. Owning a bible is illegal: In North Korea, freedom of religion is non-existent. In fact, anyone caught in the possession of a bible could either be imprisoned or even executed. The only person citizens are allowed to worship is supreme leader Kim Jong-un. Yikes!



5. You can only wear state-approved hairstyles: In total, there are only 28 government-sanctioned hairstyles the people of North Korea are allowed to sport; 18 for women and 10 for men.

6. It’s illegal to not vote: That’s right: the North Korean government mandates that all of its citizens must cast a vote in elections. While that might sound like a positive thing, there is one glaring problem—they all have to vote for the same person. (Guess who?)



7. Government officials watch over tourists: Though they’re not great in number, tourists are among the most closely monitored people in the nation. This extends to the photographs you take, the people you talk with, and the places you visit.



8. There is no smiling on the date of Kim Il-sung’s death: Kim Il-sung is viewed by North Koreans as the compassionate father of their nation, so it’s only natural that the date of his death, July 8 (as well as his birthday, April 15) are national days of mourning…



All North Koreans are expected to openly grieve on those days. The ruling is so strict that law actually forbids people from smiling or talking too loudly. People who fail to comply can be sent to labor camps.



9. There is no chewing gum or speaking loudly near statues of supreme leaders: Much like the rules regarding the anniversary of Kim Il-sung’s death, anyone who is caught chewing gum, being loud, or acting out near statues of supreme leaders can end up in labor camps.



10. Female military members are expected to perform exceptionally well: Besides undergoing intense and rigorous training, female members are held to strict rules. Namely, if they fail to march in unison, they could—you guessed it—be sent to a labor camp.



11. If one person commits a crime, their entire family could be punished: Yes, that’s right. If you or your relative commits a crime, there’s a chance you and the rest of your family will also be punished.


12. You need government permission to live in the capital: Since life in the capital of Pyongyang is rumored to be much easier than it is for those living in the countryside, anyone who desires to do so must first receive government consent.



13. Only male government officials are allowed to own a car and drive: If you’ve ever seen a picture of a North Korean highway, you might have noticed how empty it was. That’s because only approved male government officials are allowed to drive.



14. Programming is controlled by the government: As an authoritarian state, it makes sense that North Korea only offers three government-controlled television channels. So much for catching up on the last season ofThe Walking Dead.



15. People who attempt to flee are sent to labor camps or executed: If there’s one thing to know about an despotic regime, it’s they don’t want you to be able to leave of your own free will. So in order to deal with that…

The North Korean government has made it incredibly daunting for anyone attempting to escape its grasp. In fact, those caught doing so can either be sentenced to serve time in a labor camp or be executed for their actions.



16. Citizens are organized according to the caste system: Founded in 1957 by former supreme leader Kim Il-sung, modern North Korean society was broken down into three specific categories. They included: core, wavering, and hostiles…



For people who were considered loyal to the government, they would be placed in the “core” group. The people who were the least loyal to their government were placed in the “hostile” category, and people who were, naturally, considered undecided were in the “wavering.”



17. Making international calls is illegal: Anyone who wishes to make a call outside the country must first receive government permission. Unfortunately, a man in 2007 found that out the hard way, when he was shot and killed by the government for not complying with the law.



There really are some absurd laws in effect in North Korea. Hopefully someday, their people will get to experience living outside of an authoritarian zone.

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Re: Here Are The Weirdest Laws In North Korea That Everyone Has To Follow by GODWINLOWSKI: 11:00am On May 18, 2020
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Re: Here Are The Weirdest Laws In North Korea That Everyone Has To Follow by Sammy07: 11:02am On May 18, 2020
Na wa oooo..
Can this laws be followed in Nigeria if applied??

I'm not sure.


North Korea laws are terrible o.
Imagine, few people are able to use internet, you can't operate on Mac
Re: Here Are The Weirdest Laws In North Korea That Everyone Has To Follow by GODWINLOWSKI: 11:02am On May 18, 2020
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Re: Here Are The Weirdest Laws In North Korea That Everyone Has To Follow by GODWINLOWSKI: 11:05am On May 18, 2020
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Re: Here Are The Weirdest Laws In North Korea That Everyone Has To Follow by Sammy07: 11:07am On May 18, 2020
I have a question, is it not possible for a citizen to go out of the country??

Like, to leave the country and stay in another country?
Re: Here Are The Weirdest Laws In North Korea That Everyone Has To Follow by GODWINLOWSKI: 11:08am On May 18, 2020
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Re: Here Are The Weirdest Laws In North Korea That Everyone Has To Follow by Nobody: 11:09am On May 18, 2020
Oga OP, do you actually all that nonsense you posted?

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Re: Here Are The Weirdest Laws In North Korea That Everyone Has To Follow by thesicilian: 11:09am On May 18, 2020
Interesting. Still won't be surprised to find many Nigerians there.

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Re: Here Are The Weirdest Laws In North Korea That Everyone Has To Follow by GODWINLOWSKI: 11:09am On May 18, 2020
Sammy07:
Na wa oooo..
Can this laws be followed in Nigeria if applied??

I'm not sure.


North Korea laws are terrible o.
Imagine, few people are able to use internet, you can't operate on Mac

Na our leaders children go still break the laws
Re: Here Are The Weirdest Laws In North Korea That Everyone Has To Follow by Sammy07: 11:11am On May 18, 2020
How can I be worshipping the Supreme leader, when something no do me cheesy
Re: Here Are The Weirdest Laws In North Korea That Everyone Has To Follow by emillysmigael(f): 11:12am On May 18, 2020
Not so bad... But this is slavery in disguise
Re: Here Are The Weirdest Laws In North Korea That Everyone Has To Follow by omonnakoda: 11:14am On May 18, 2020
GODWINLOWSKI:

1. Only a certain few people are allowed to use the Internet: The list of people with access to Internet includes only North Korean political leaders, their families, students attending elite schools, and the military’s cyber-warfare department.



2. WiFi is banned at North Korean embassies: You’d better bet the laws of the Internet extend beyond North Korea itself. In fact, WiFi is actually banned at all of North Korea’s embassies worldwide.



3. You cannot use other operating systems: And while we’re on the subject of computers, North Koreans aren’t allowed to use standard Windows or Mac operating systems. Instead, they must use Red Star OS, the only state-sanctioned system.



4. Owning a bible is illegal: In North Korea, freedom of religion is non-existent. In fact, anyone caught in the possession of a bible could either be imprisoned or even executed. The only person citizens are allowed to worship is supreme leader Kim Jong-un. Yikes!



5. You can only wear state-approved hairstyles: In total, there are only 28 government-sanctioned hairstyles the people of North Korea are allowed to sport; 18 for women and 10 for men.

6. It’s illegal to not vote: That’s right: the North Korean government mandates that all of its citizens must cast a vote in elections. While that might sound like a positive thing, there is one glaring problem—they all have to vote for the same person. (Guess who?)



7. Government officials watch over tourists: Though they’re not great in number, tourists are among the most closely monitored people in the nation. This extends to the photographs you take, the people you talk with, and the places you visit.



8. There is no smiling on the date of Kim Il-sung’s death: Kim Il-sung is viewed by North Koreans as the compassionate father of their nation, so it’s only natural that the date of his death, July 8 (as well as his birthday, April 15) are national days of mourning…



All North Koreans are expected to openly grieve on those days. The ruling is so strict that law actually forbids people from smiling or talking too loudly. People who fail to comply can be sent to labor camps.



9. There is no chewing gum or speaking loudly near statues of supreme leaders: Much like the rules regarding the anniversary of Kim Il-sung’s death, anyone who is caught chewing gum, being loud, or acting out near statues of supreme leaders can end up in labor camps.



10. Female military members are expected to perform exceptionally well: Besides undergoing intense and rigorous training, female members are held to strict rules. Namely, if they fail to march in unison, they could—you guessed it—be sent to a labor camp.



11. If one person commits a crime, their entire family could be punished: Yes, that’s right. If you or your relative commits a crime, there’s a chance you and the rest of your family will also be punished.


12. You need government permission to live in the capital: Since life in the capital of Pyongyang is rumored to be much easier than it is for those living in the countryside, anyone who desires to do so must first receive government consent.



13. Only male government officials are allowed to own a car and drive: If you’ve ever seen a picture of a North Korean highway, you might have noticed how empty it was. That’s because only approved male government officials are allowed to drive.



14. Programming is controlled by the government: As an authoritarian state, it makes sense that North Korea only offers three government-controlled television channels. So much for catching up on the last season ofThe Walking Dead.



15. People who attempt to flee are sent to labor camps or executed: If there’s one thing to know about an despotic regime, it’s they don’t want you to be able to leave of your own free will. So in order to deal with that…

The North Korean government has made it incredibly daunting for anyone attempting to escape its grasp. In fact, those caught doing so can either be sentenced to serve time in a labor camp or be executed for their actions.



16. Citizens are organized according to the caste system: Founded in 1957 by former supreme leader Kim Il-sung, modern North Korean society was broken down into three specific categories. They included: core, wavering, and hostiles…



For people who were considered loyal to the government, they would be placed in the “core” group. The people who were the least loyal to their government were placed in the “hostile” category, and people who were, naturally, considered undecided were in the “wavering.”



17. Making international calls is illegal: Anyone who wishes to make a call outside the country must first receive government permission. Unfortunately, a man in 2007 found that out the hard way, when he was shot and killed by the government for not complying with the law.



There really are some absurd laws in effect in North Korea. Hopefully someday, their people will get to experience living outside of an authoritarian zone.

Simple question



How do you know all this?
Is it in the bible or Quran or did North Korea send you an email?

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Re: Here Are The Weirdest Laws In North Korea That Everyone Has To Follow by omonnakoda: 11:16am On May 18, 2020
Sammy07:
Na wa oooo..
Can this laws be followed in Nigeria if applied??

I'm not sure.


North Korea laws are terrible o.
Imagine, few people are able to use internet, you can't operate on Mac
Do you believe everything you hear?

Are you that credulous?

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Re: Here Are The Weirdest Laws In North Korea That Everyone Has To Follow by GODWINLOWSKI: 11:18am On May 18, 2020
omonnakoda:

Simple question


How do you know all this? Is it in the bible or Quran or did North Korea send you an email?
Google is your friend, abi na only to watch porn make you buy phone?

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Re: Here Are The Weirdest Laws In North Korea That Everyone Has To Follow by Sammy07: 11:21am On May 18, 2020
omonnakoda:
Do you believe everything you hear?

Are you that credulous?

This isn't my 4th time, hearing the atrocities committed in North Korea.

That's why I'm not surprised

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Re: Here Are The Weirdest Laws In North Korea That Everyone Has To Follow by Righteousness89(m): 11:22am On May 18, 2020
Nonsense and Ingredients
Re: Here Are The Weirdest Laws In North Korea That Everyone Has To Follow by GODWINLOWSKI: 11:25am On May 18, 2020

Re: Here Are The Weirdest Laws In North Korea That Everyone Has To Follow by omonnakoda: 11:25am On May 18, 2020
Sammy07:


This isn't my 4th time, hearing the atrocities committed in North Korea.

That's why I'm not surprised
Have you ever heard from North Korea or from friends of North Korea?
Who exactly do you hear from?

Which country is without atrocities?
How often do you hear atrocities in Israel?

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Re: Here Are The Weirdest Laws In North Korea That Everyone Has To Follow by GODWINLOWSKI: 11:26am On May 18, 2020
Sammy07:


This isn't my 4th time, hearing the atrocities committed in North Korea.

That's why I'm not surprised

you dey mind the guy, na people like him dey agree say India beat Nigeria 99-1, but won't believe Middlesbrough ever beat Man city 8-0

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Re: Here Are The Weirdest Laws In North Korea That Everyone Has To Follow by GODWINLOWSKI: 11:28am On May 18, 2020
omonnakoda:
Have you ever heard from North Korea or from friends of North Korea? Who exactly do you hear from?
Which country is without atrocities? How often do you hear atrocities in Israel?
But oga how did you know that Nigeria is more populated than Lesotho?

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Re: Here Are The Weirdest Laws In North Korea That Everyone Has To Follow by Sammy07: 11:30am On May 18, 2020
omonnakoda:

Have you ever heard from North Korea or from friends of North Korea?
Who exactly do you hear from?


Which country is without atrocities?
How often do you hear atrocities in Israel?

Lol, see you self.
Don't you know the meaning of spies?

Why do u think made North Korea leader to put toilet in his car?

There are tourists people visiting North Korea, you think they can't get information?

Lol.
Re: Here Are The Weirdest Laws In North Korea That Everyone Has To Follow by omonnakoda: 11:31am On May 18, 2020
GODWINLOWSKI:


Google is your friend, abi na only to watch porn make you buy phone?
Who owns Google?
Are they friends of North Korea

There is an African proverb

Until lions have their own story tellers the tale of the hunt will always glorify man.


When was the last time you saw anyone focus on atrocities in Yemen,Israel or even America.
There are 3 sides to the story
There is the American side if the story,the North Korean side and then the truth

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Re: Here Are The Weirdest Laws In North Korea That Everyone Has To Follow by Wiseandtrue(f): 11:31am On May 18, 2020
GODWINLOWSKI:

Owning a bible is illegal: In North Korea, freedom of religion is non-existent. In fact, anyone caught in the possession of a bible could either be imprisoned or even executed. The only person citizens are allowed to worship is supreme leader Kim Jong-un. Yikes!
Reminds me of Nebuchadnezzar


Re: Here Are The Weirdest Laws In North Korea That Everyone Has To Follow by omonnakoda: 11:33am On May 18, 2020
GODWINLOWSKI:


Google is your friend, abi na only to watch porn make you buy phone?



Not everyone browses the internet with a phone.

You can only speak based on your education,background and exposure, no more
Re: Here Are The Weirdest Laws In North Korea That Everyone Has To Follow by GODWINLOWSKI: 11:35am On May 18, 2020
Sammy07:
How can I be worshipping the Supreme leader, when something no do me cheesy

Then you'll be thrown into fire like Shadrach na. lol
Re: Here Are The Weirdest Laws In North Korea That Everyone Has To Follow by omonnakoda: 11:37am On May 18, 2020
Sammy07:


Lol, see you self.
Don't you know the meaning of spies?

Why do u think made North Korea leader to put toilet in his car?

There are tourists people visiting North Korea, you think they can't get information?

Lol.
I don't know the meaning of spies, never hear of that

. I am not in the habit of saying what I don't know nor of blindly believing propaganda.
I listen to Information from diverse sources and keep an open mind


He has a toilet in his car?

How do you know?

Have you seen a video of him using it?

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Re: Here Are The Weirdest Laws In North Korea That Everyone Has To Follow by GODWINLOWSKI: 11:38am On May 18, 2020
omonnakoda:




Not everyone browses the internet with a phone.

You can only speak based on your education,background and exposure, no more
you've just defined yourself to me.
You speak based on your basic education. Because you believed that the reporters are enemies of North Korea
Re: Here Are The Weirdest Laws In North Korea That Everyone Has To Follow by GODWINLOWSKI: 11:40am On May 18, 2020
omonnakoda:
I don't know the meaning of spies, never hear of that

. I am not in the habit of saying what I don't know nor of blindly believing propaganda.
I listen to Information from diverse sources and keep an open mind


He has a toilet in his car?

How do you know?

Have you seen a video of him using it?

you still haven't answered my question, how did you know that Nigeria is the most Population country in Africa? I wan know maybe you don visit the other countries and count their indigenes

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Re: Here Are The Weirdest Laws In North Korea That Everyone Has To Follow by Sammy07: 11:40am On May 18, 2020
omonnakoda:
I don't know the meaning of spies, never hear of that

. I am not in the habit of saying what I don't know nor of blindly believing propaganda.
I listen to Information from diverse sources and keep an open mind


He has a toilet in his car?

How do you know?

Have you seen a video of him using it?


Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un are both in Singapore for their highly anticipated summit, the first of its kind between a U.S. president and a leader of North Korea. And while officials remain uncertain as to what exactly will come out of Tuesday's unprecedented discussions, Mr. Trump has stated that he wants to strike a deal to get the Pyongyang to give up its nuclear weapons

This U.S.-North Korea Summit comes after Kim made history in April by becoming the first North Korean leader to cross into South Korean territory since the Korean War armistice in 1953. This time, much like last, Kim has agreed to a seat at the table, but is reportedly refusing to sit on any of the summit's public toilets.

South Korean news agency The Chosunilbo reported that when Kim arrived in Singapore this week on an Air China Boeing 747, he also was accompanied by an IL-76 transport plane carrying food, "his bullet-proof limousine and a portable toilet."


June 2018
Re: Here Are The Weirdest Laws In North Korea That Everyone Has To Follow by omonnakoda: 11:40am On May 18, 2020
GODWINLOWSKI:


But oga how did you know that Nigeria is more populated than Lesotho?
What has that got to do with this?
Is that the best logic your brain can produce?
So if it turns out Lesotho is more populous that would make the North Korea stories false?
Re: Here Are The Weirdest Laws In North Korea That Everyone Has To Follow by omonnakoda: 11:42am On May 18, 2020
Sammy07:



This U.S.-North Korea Summit comes after Kim made history in April by becoming the first North Korean leader to cross into South Korean territory since the Korean War armistice in 1953. This time, much like last, Kim has agreed to a seat at the table, but is reportedly refusing to sit on any of the summit's public toilets.

South Korean news agency The Chosunilbo reported that when Kim arrived in Singapore this week on an Air China Boeing 747, he also was accompanied by an IL-76 transport plane carrying food, "his bullet-proof limousine and a portable toilet."
So countries whose leaders have cars with portable toilets don't allow their citizens to access the internet?

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