Líder Supremo345 Kim Jong-un

Presidente Eterno Kim Il-sung

North Korea is not only one of the most hermetic and isolated countries on
the planet, it is also one of the most repressive. And it is that their tactics of
control include arbitrary arrests, torture, work in prison camps and public
executions. Of course, contact with the outside world is also restricted.

A weight of all that we have just commented, this country can be visited by
foreigners and, in fact, some 10,000 tourists travel to North Korea every
year, attracted by the mystery and secrecy that surround this territory, which
is also interesting at monumental level. In addition, it preserves its culture
intact, has not been affected by globalization and is not influenced by other
cultures. To know this destination better, we will talk about some of its most
curious customs. Can you come with us?

Tourists can not go alone

The first thing we want to mention is that tourists have to be accompanied,
they have to turn around and take care of the traveler in question 24 hours a
day. What's more, they reside in the same hotel. People can have the
confidence of the country.

North Korea

Your photos can be ordered

Although they can take pictures on their trip through North Korea,
government officials can ask you to remove them if they offer a bad image of
the country. Therefore, to avoid problems, it is best to always ask the guide if
a picture is appropriate or not. Of course, the same happens with video
cameras.
No traffic lights
Surprisingly, in North Korea there is no traffic light. Those responsible for
controlling the country's traffic are police officers. Of course, we must take
into account that the only ones who have permission to carry military
vehicles.
Three generations of punishment
We also want to comment that in North Korea, if a person is sent to a
detention camp, his family is also punished. In fact, the government has the
right to punish up to a total of three generations.

Marijuana is legal
Although we are talking about one of the most repressive destinations on the
planet, North Korea allows the cultivation and consumption of marijuana. In
fact, together with the Netherlands, Bangladesh and Uruguay, it is one of the
most flexible countries in terms of cannabis.
The samples of affection are not well seen
On the other hand, it is important that you bear in mind that in this country
the samples of affection are not well seen. Therefore, if you travel with your
partner you should not kiss or hug, as it is something that is considered a
lack of respect.
Eat in silence
For Koreans, food is very important, as well as silent. Therefore, when it's
time to eat, it's better that you do not have it and that you taste the food well.
If you talk during lunch with Koreans, they will most likely respond, so it's
better to wait for the after-dinner.

Koreans must pay tribute to the statues of Kim Il-sung

Another curious custom is that Koreans are obliged to pay homage to the
statues of Kim Il-sung, the founder of the fatherland and "Eternal President",
and his son, Kim Jong-il, grandfather and father, the only one, dictator, Kim
Jong-un. It is both the respect and the deification of these leaders, that the
guides warn tourists to take out the statues without cutting any of their parts.
20 haircuts allowed
To finish, we want to comment that only 28 haircuts are allowed. What's
more, single women should always have short hair and dyeing is not
allowed.