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15 Bizarre Facts About North Korea You Don't Know About - Number 7 will shock U by Lastlook: 11:31am On Dec 22, 2021 |
North Korea is famous for many things, from nuclear powers to weird customs and leaders. Here is a list of some of the most fascinating yet frightening facts about the isolationist country. 1. North Korea uses a different dating system. While the rest of the world is in the Year 2021, North Koreans use the Juche Calendar and are in the year 110. Although not adopted until 1997, The Juche Calendar begins at the birth of the first founder, in 1912, which is counted as Year 0. 2. Highest number of military personnel. Despite being a relatively small country, North Korea boasts of the highest number of men and women in their military workforce. In terms of the strength of their active-duty personnel, they are ranked fourth in the world. 3. Taekwondo, now an Olympic sports game, originated from North Korea. While China and Japan boast of Kung Fu and Karate respectively, the art of elaborate kicking techniques belongs to the Koreans. 4 Caste System North Koreans are divided into three based on their status in society: Tomatoes, Apples, and Grapes. That's right, and it's named after fruits for some reason. Red is the color of Communism, so as tomatoes are red outside and inside, the term is for those of high status. Politicians and high-ranking military personnel make up this elite class. Next are the Apples. Red apples are red on the outside, but not on the inside, so the term is for the common civilians. Coming last are the Grapes, who are the delinquents and the lawbreakers of the society. Certain rights are available for the Tomatoes; rights which the Apples and Grapes may not enjoy. 5. Tunnels into South Korea Everyone knows of the eternal discord that exists between the two countries of North and South Korea. Presently, both countries have ceased fire, and for the time being, no direct act of war is allowed from any of the two. Even so, South Korea has discovered 4 tunnels that the North Koreans have dug into their country. These tunnels are so big that they can easily accommodate 30,000 soldiers and transport them all the way to the South in little time. It is believed that there are 20 more of these tunnels. When asked about this obvious violation of the rule, North Korea claimed the tunnels were for mining coal, even though there was no coal in the area. Outrageous! 6. Kim Dynasty North Korea is ruled by the Kim Family, which is the ruling family. The role of president has been passed down from father to son over three generations now. The most ridiculously absurd thing about them is the biographies written for the two past leaders. It is published in North Korea that the founder, Kim Jong Il walked when he was three weeks old, and could drive a car by the time he was 3. What's more, he had the power to change the weather conditions based on his moods. 7. North Korean elections. Funny enough, North Korea holds periodic elections, once in five years. The funny part is that only one candidate contests for the election, who is no doubt the well-known Kim Jong Un. 8. North Korea has only three TV channels. The government controls the media fully, and as such, they're only three TV channels, which of course only display shows about government propaganda and patriotism to North Korea. At a point, the government kidnapped a South Korean movie director and made him make rip-offs of popular conventional movies like Godzilla, using Korean style and surely, advocating North Korean policies. 9. Internet access. Have you ever chatted with anyone from North Korea? Certainly not. The country has a very limited number of websites and IP addresses, and the information network is governed and strictly monitored by the country. What's more, you need to have a license before owning a computer. 10. Limited number of haircuts. As men, you can only choose one of the 10 approved haircuts, and as women, you may choose from 18 approved haircuts. Disobedience is seriously punished. 11. Jeans are prohibited. You can't just walk about in Jeans and expect not to be duly prosecuted. It is believed in North Korea that Jeans are symbols of American style, and as such are strictly banned. 12. There's Generation Punishment Perhaps the most bizarre rule is the policy of three-generation punishment. Under this policy, you could be jailed in a brutal labor camp for a crime committed by your grandfather or your nephew. Imagine spending years in a labor camp because your cousin put on Jeans. 13. Principle of Self Reliance. North Korea is governed by the Juche Principle, which emphasizes the importance of self-reliance. In that way, North Korea does not seek assistance or engage in any mutual relationship with any foreign country. 14. Poverty and Corruption in North Korea. Yes, many parts of North Korea are drowning in poverty, and have suffered many famines, owing to the lack of enough natural resources in the country. Admittedly, the nation has a 99% literacy rate, which is quite an achievement. 15. Death penalties. Like many other countries, death penalties are still in use in North Korea. Yet North Korea remains unique, in that it can exact death penalties for even crimes considered minor by the rest of the world. Such crimes that have resulted in death penalties include defecting and the possession of the bible. This brings us to the end of this list of bizarre facts about North Korea. You could go on and on, but let's take a break here. Source: https://www.reditory.com/lists/15-bizarre-facts-about-north-korea-517 5 Likes |
Re: 15 Bizarre Facts About North Korea You Don't Know About - Number 7 will shock U by ashawopikin(m): 12:44pm On Dec 22, 2021 |
God forbid, nigeria better o 5 Likes |
Re: 15 Bizarre Facts About North Korea You Don't Know About - Number 7 will shock U by 9182736455O1999(m): 1:07pm On Dec 22, 2021 |
You forgot to add capital punishment for family members of a person who commits sucide 1 Like |
Re: 15 Bizarre Facts About North Korea You Don't Know About - Number 7 will shock U by sinkhole: 1:20pm On Dec 22, 2021 |
The number six got me thinking This is how people tell bizarre stories about some old ancient people and they just want us to believe it 1 Like |
Re: 15 Bizarre Facts About North Korea You Don't Know About - Number 7 will shock U by dan9ice(m): 1:44pm On Dec 22, 2021 |
Na one man party na |
Re: 15 Bizarre Facts About North Korea You Don't Know About - Number 7 will shock U by Rickmann: 2:15pm On Dec 22, 2021 |
Lastlook: It might also interest you to know there is no use of Google search engine in N.korea There is no Coca cola in N.korea 6 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: 15 Bizarre Facts About North Korea You Don't Know About - Number 7 will shock U by Samfloxin(m): 2:23pm On Dec 22, 2021 |
Please,how can I travel to North Korea? 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 15 Bizarre Facts About North Korea You Don't Know About - Number 7 will shock U by PrinceFaith035: 2:29pm On Dec 22, 2021 |
So I guess Buhari did his internship in North Korea 15 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 15 Bizarre Facts About North Korea You Don't Know About - Number 7 will shock U by Mercury12(m): 2:32pm On Dec 22, 2021 |
You didn't talk about how they made citizens worship even the photos of their current pig like leader and his dead father and grandfather. Sick country 1 Like |
Re: 15 Bizarre Facts About North Korea You Don't Know About - Number 7 will shock U by Blacknote: 3:26pm On Dec 22, 2021 |
All this are speculations and unverifiable facts, so take it with a pinch of salt. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 15 Bizarre Facts About North Korea You Don't Know About - Number 7 will shock U by Roon9(m): 3:38pm On Dec 22, 2021 |
America should go and liberate them like they did in Libya & those Arab nations |
Re: 15 Bizarre Facts About North Korea You Don't Know About - Number 7 will shock U by Nobody: 4:06pm On Dec 22, 2021 |
Number 7 and 12 for me ooo |
Re: 15 Bizarre Facts About North Korea You Don't Know About - Number 7 will shock U by nnamdi640: 4:22pm On Dec 22, 2021 |
Number 7 carry weight ooo!!!. Who will contest with death, come out and declare you intention and see how your body will be shared among dogs. The man forgot that anything that has beginning must have an end. Am 100% sure that one day his people will carry out revolution. Who ever believe that Gaddafi will be killed like a dog by those seen as the weakest. 2 Likes |
Re: 15 Bizarre Facts About North Korea You Don't Know About - Number 7 will shock U by FahBuLous: 5:01pm On Dec 22, 2021 |
Things hard for Nigeria now o but we better pass North Korea abeg... I no fit live life like that o... See prison |
Re: 15 Bizarre Facts About North Korea You Don't Know About - Number 7 will shock U by mocipe: 6:44pm On Dec 22, 2021 |
Love their principle of self reliance. I think I will have to practice that. 1 Like |
Re: 15 Bizarre Facts About North Korea You Don't Know About - Number 7 will shock U by KingMack(m): 7:14pm On Dec 22, 2021 |
And we are here complaining..in everything make we still dey thank God
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Re: 15 Bizarre Facts About North Korea You Don't Know About - Number 7 will shock U by seanwilliam(m): 7:18pm On Dec 22, 2021 |
Between Buhari and Kim jong, who is more wicked? Like for bubu, share for Kim 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 15 Bizarre Facts About North Korea You Don't Know About - Number 7 will shock U by wiseone28: 9:06pm On Dec 22, 2021 |
Unverified |
Re: 15 Bizarre Facts About North Korea You Don't Know About - Number 7 will shock U by Ralphjoe(m): 9:20pm On Dec 22, 2021 |
Roon9: Then tell us what you have found out about the country. A country that no one actually has verifiable information about, this is what you get, most of these stuffs written about them are true. |
Re: 15 Bizarre Facts About North Korea You Don't Know About - Number 7 will shock U by 9japride(m): 9:41pm On Dec 22, 2021 |
Funny world, is it not a fellow human like the rest that is acting like a god? |
Re: 15 Bizarre Facts About North Korea You Don't Know About - Number 7 will shock U by Taniaa(f): 10:52pm On Dec 22, 2021 |
PrinceFaith035:Lol |
Re: 15 Bizarre Facts About North Korea You Don't Know About - Number 7 will shock U by Treasure17(m): 11:56pm On Dec 22, 2021 |
Weird policies. Why should I pay for my grandfather's sins? Not to wear jeans and still cherry pick hairstyle for you. This is ridiculous mehn. |
Re: 15 Bizarre Facts About North Korea You Don't Know About - Number 7 will shock U by sunnx(f): 12:03am On Dec 23, 2021 |
Trust they do boyfriend and girlfriend things for that country abi rules restricted them; boys and girls, ladies and guys from holding each other and or even having sex?? |
Re: 15 Bizarre Facts About North Korea You Don't Know About - Number 7 will shock U by MiaBeer(m): 2:44am On Dec 23, 2021 |
Samfloxin:Go to South Korea and look for one of the tunnels and use it to enter North Korea. You will be ok, if you’re not caught by North Korean soldiers and roasted like a corn. Note Before. Please make sure you put on Jeans and have a Bible with you. North Koreans love those two. |
Re: 15 Bizarre Facts About North Korea You Don't Know About - Number 7 will shock U by phemmyfour: 3:57am On Dec 23, 2021 |
We need no15 in Nigeria |
Re: 15 Bizarre Facts About North Korea You Don't Know About - Number 7 will shock U by Gadafii: 4:17am On Dec 23, 2021 |
Even the Nazi auscwitz concentration camp better pass this one |
Re: 15 Bizarre Facts About North Korea You Don't Know About - Number 7 will shock U by PlayerMeji: 6:21am On Dec 23, 2021 |
Believe American propaganda at your own peril. If you didn't know, Russia and China used to be the countries they made such propaganda for back then because these countries did not allow America to propagate their freewill democracy there. I remember when Russians were depicted by US media as people who still used donkeys and drive in old rickety vehicles. Now, the world knows better that Moscow has one of the most elegant architectures in the world, China is no where near the ultra poor depiction they have painted it... Lot of people still remember the Iraq WMD with Saddam Hussain. America killed Saddam Hussain only to enter Iraq and not one weapon of mass destruction was discovered. Believe American propaganda at your own peril. 1 Like |
Re: 15 Bizarre Facts About North Korea You Don't Know About - Number 7 will shock U by Mvena(f): 6:43am On Dec 23, 2021 |
Samfloxin:You can’t travel there and those that are there too can’t travel out |
Re: 15 Bizarre Facts About North Korea You Don't Know About - Number 7 will shock U by padi94(m): 7:33am On Dec 23, 2021 |
Na only God know wetin dey sup for that North Korea |
Re: 15 Bizarre Facts About North Korea You Don't Know About - Number 7 will shock U by 1MILLIONLiGHTS(m): 8:29am On Dec 23, 2021 |
Kim liked the American sportsman Dennis Rodman so much..... Dennis rodman, the only American that can enter north Korea and come out smiling and unharmed. |
Re: 15 Bizarre Facts About North Korea You Don't Know About - Number 7 will shock U by emae009(m): 9:59am On Dec 23, 2021 |
PlayerMeji: oya egbon wey too know. Abeg educate us |
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