25 Everyday Activities That Are ILLEGAL In North Korea

People who live in free countries may find it hard to understand how a government of any sort can dictate what can and cannot be done in personal lives. It’s hard to even believe that these kinds of countries exist…but they do. North Korea is a perfect example and some of the things they consider “Illegal” will shock you. Check out some of the ridiculous illegal everyday activities (and our photo credits and sources) and let us know in the comments below what you would do if these activities became illegal in your country:

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Do you own a phone? Do you have opinions? Are you fond of foreign music? Are you sarcastic? Guess what. If you lived in North Korea, you’d be breaking the law (and in some instances, could face execution). We are not joking. North Korea dictates the lives of its citizens to the point where people have limited access to the internet, can’t wear blue jeans, and can’t read foreign material. CRAZY! Check out 25 everyday activities that are illegal in North Korea.

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Can you imagine if you had to live with all of this? Would you be able to handle it? - Juan

[DrHaydentheFunny]

And people think the current US government is torturous.

[silverqoon]

Places like North Korea make me glad I live where I do. You often see folks bemoan their country like the US and the UK (I'm from the UK) and when you see places like North Korea, you really do realise just how lucky we are.

[oddcomment]

Escaping jail is an everyday activity?

[aaravpatel]

No point in escaping prison because eventually you will end up being in prison. Lol

[PaiviProject]

Omg That s*it is ridiculous & absolutely crazy. I feel bad for those people who have to live there and this totally makes me appreciate everything I got & free to do so very much more ! ! :)

[IAmNotYourProblem]

One of my Korean teachers actually escaped from NK. He told us that the only paved roads where in pyoyang. And when you live in one city, it is near impossible to move to another. If you live in a farming city, the only way to move is to walk or to be government escorted.
In pyoyang, about half of the buildings (apartment buildings mostly) are empty. No one lives there, but the government wants you to believe people do.
There is one church in North Korea. It is a Christian church and only foreigners are allowed in. When you enter or leave, they get patted down, like in an airport.
In North Korea, athiesm is believed, but they believe in almost a holy trinity, kin jung il being the father, kin jung un being the son and him jung son being the holy spirit, so to speak. People worship them in their homes. Every house in as to have at least 1 picture of the leader and it has to be the biggest picture you own, and be put in the living room. The radio must be left on at all times, and there is only 1 tv station.
My teacher was completely emotionless. He said he grew up without emotion in NK because if he didn't he would be dead.
He said in schools, they had a day once a week when you had to say something you don't like about another person, or rat someone out for what they did. They mandate this because it make a people angry at each other, and eliminates trust, therefore eliminates a possibility for organizing. And it gives the government a way to see into daily life, and punish any crimes. You are rewarded with food or fine clothing if you tell on another person for something bad.

[norm]

Pretty sure rich people in North Korea have a different set of rules

[Ismail-kvex]

Not going to lie, but I always wondered why North Koreans had kids

[Vista]

26. Breathing
27. Blinking
28. Living
29. Dying
30. Existing
31. Watching this video
32. Memes
33. Commenting
34. Rule 34
35. Saying hello
36. Divide by zero
37. Say nukes
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850. Calling code +850
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9001. Over 9000!

[MultiDom]

Thank goodness I live here in America North Korea is hell

[CyclopsToppingWolverine]

Escaping prison is totally an everyday activity of mine.

[SkilledTheory]

Who would volunterily travel to North Korea and then try and take pictures?

[Dsdcain]

Good morning to list25. Good vid.
If anyone notices this comment, there is a youtube channel called Asian Boss that has a couple of interviews with North Korean defectors that are quite interesting watching.

[TheEpic]

#1. Peaceful protest.





Wait, that's apparently illegal in the US as well.

[Wakeem.Creations]

I really appreciate your lists get right to the point and isn't long and drawn out.

[jmon]

This is why it’s funny seeing people call Donald Trump a fascist. It instantly means you have no clue what you dare talking about.

[darthjedi]

Well, I'm never going to North Korea. My sarcasm will kill me.

[ShaOryDow]

I don't know, whether to be seriously shocked, or just dumbstruck. This is, in - I think, many people's minds, not acceptable. We live in modern time. Yet we all let this continue to happen, without serious obligations... We all fear what North Korea will do. And it's not going to be pretty.

[Comfy_Luna]

Me: Magic conch shell, what can I do in North Korea?
Conch: Nothing
Me: THE SHELL HAS SPOKEN!