Everyday Things That Are Shockingly Banned in North Korea | ISH News

North Korea is often described as one of the most controlled and secretive countries in the world, where many basic freedoms are strictly limited by the government. Everyday activities that people in other countries consider normal are either restricted or completely banned. In North Korea, even fashion is controlled. Blue jeans and branded clothes are banned as they are seen as symbols of Western culture. People must wear simple, government-approved clothing. Hairstyles are also regulated, with only a few styles allowed. Bright hair colours and bold makeup are not permitted. Citizens also face strict limits on travel and communication. It is almost impossible for ordinary people to travel abroad without special permission. They also cannot access the global internet and can only use a government-controlled system called Kwangmyong. International phone calls are illegal, and foreign media like movies, music and TV shows are banned. Religious freedom is also restricted. Practicing religion openly or owning religious texts can lead to serious punishment. The government closely controls daily life, including where people live and how they travel within the country. Even moving from one city to another requires official permission. There are also unusual restrictions. Certain birthdays cannot be celebrated if they fall on important dates linked to past leaders. Christmas is not celebrated, and instead, the country marks the birthday of a leader’s family member. Photography is also controlled, and people are not allowed to take pictures that show poverty or negative conditions. Technology use is highly monitored. Smartphones exist but cannot access global apps or the internet. Public Wi-Fi is not available. Even owning pets or cars is restricted for most citizens. The government also controls personal behaviour. Open criticism of the leadership is treated as a serious crime. Romantic relationships and marriages are often influenced by state rules, and public displays of affection are discouraged. Punishments for breaking these rules can be very harsh. People have faced imprisonment, labour camps, or even execution for actions like watching foreign films or making international calls. In some cases, entire families are punished. These strict rules show how the North Korean government controls daily life to limit outside influence and maintain strong political control over its people. #NorthKorea #DidYouKnow #Korea #KimJongUn #NorthKoreaFacts #WorldNews #NorthKoreaTruth #IndiaSigningHands #ISH #ISHNews #ISL #IndianSignLanguage #SignLanguage ISH News broadcasts the Daily News and Entertainment online in Deaf-friendly accessible formats which are in Indian Sign Language (ISL), visual images with titles, voice-over and closed-captions. This ensures that we provide equal access to every individual, whilst promoting awareness. Follow us for all the latest News & Entertainment and to keep up-to-date on all the happenings at ISH News: WhatsApp Channel: https://ish.news/ish-whatsapp Facebook:   / ishnews   Twitter:   / ishnews_tv   Instagram:   / ishnews   Official Site: http://www.ishnews.tv/ Thanks for watching!! Favourites, Likes, Feedbacks & Shares are always appreciated.