6 Strange rules for Travelers in North Korea

North Korea is the most isolated country in the world themselves. However, it is precisely that which makes a number of people to visit there.

Although North Korea is trying to embrace the tourists in recent years, but the country does not abandon his trademark have strict rules, which also applies to the visitors.

Every foreign tourists visiting the country, led by the dictator Kim Jong-un, must comply with strict regulations and even bizarre. The rules are usually described in China, just before they enter North Korea.

The first rule for the tourists are forbidden from mentioning the state of North Korea, but pronounce the Democratic People's Republic of Korea or DPRK commonly abbreviated.

As quoted by News.com.au, the following are other rules that must be obeyed by the tourists who want to visit North Korea.

1. Not Allowed Acting Code Free

It is perhaps not surprising, given North Korea ruled by a dictator for decades with very strict rules and firm.

The trip to these countries is only possible if you join a tightly controlled tour and tour guide assistance in every second.

North Korea is known as a country that has strict regulations and this is reflected in the order of society (Photo: Reuters).

You can not go anywhere without the presence of tour guides. Even the visitors would not get out of hotel rooms and walk around at will without any escort.

By handing out schedules and places that have been arranged by the tour is forbidden, because a lot of areas that should not be visited by the tourists.

"I was constantly monitored and gets no personal freedom ..." said one tourist, Mark Pages, told News.com.au last year.

"After a week (be there) I really want to get away from that place and do what I want. Not followed by others all the time is a relief," he added.

2. Be careful in Taking Pictures

Most countries have regulations photographing pretty tight when it comes to military zones and properties. However, if a visit to North Korea rules taking pictures will be more complicated.

Sample photograph to be taken when photographing sculpture in North Korea (Photo: News Corp Australia).

North Korea is very strict in maintaining its internal affairs. Even when tourists take photos that seemingly harmless, such as photographing a person is running, it could be a problem.

The tourists are encouraged to avoid photographing poverty and building construction without permission first. Then, anyone taking photographs of the statue should take a look a whole, not just some.

3. Notice to Correct Your Baggage

USB drives, CDs and DVDs, tablets, laptops, cameras, and other electronic devices will be inspected by an officer of your arrival there. Not only that, the browser history will also be examined.

Officers are looking for things that are considered off limits, such as criticism of the DPRK government and religious or pornographic content.

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Attempt to smuggle reading material created by the western state of North Korea, including the Lonely Planet travel guide books, and music and impressions about the country contains also a big risk.

Navigation tools, GPS and satellite phones are not allowed in North Korea, including a camera with a lens of more than 150 millimeters.

4. You May Not Need a Mobile Phone in North Korea

Until now, the Internet can not get into North Korea and they forbid travelers to bring a cell phone.

Illustration Mobile Phones (Photo: Reuters).

Mobile phones and cameras would be confiscated temporarily for inspection at the border, and ensure the tourists do not bring things that contain elements of North Korea.

Items containing prohibited will be fully confiscated and will be returned upon leaving the country.

5. Pretend Denying Belief

North Korea is a country that did not allow their atheist adherents of certain religions in the country.

More recently, an American citizen detained for six months after leaving the gospel in a nightclub.

North Korea is an atheist state and does not allow its residents embrace a particular religion (Photo: Reuters).

He was released by the DPRK diplomatic efforts, including from the government Sweida, and sent back to Ohio by using a jet belonging to the US government.

DFAT warns, religious activity is one of the things that are forbidden by North Korea. The state can arrest, detain, and expel rating if caught doing so.

6. Must Respect Supreme Leader of Those

There, you should call Kim Il-Sung at The Great Leader, Kim Jong-il's successor with The Dear Leader, and the current leader Kim Jong-un as The Marshal.

The tourists must show respect for the leader of North Korea, both past and present. It is included by placing flowers at a statue of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il and bowed in front of him if diperkukan.

There are reportedly 34,000 statues of Kim Il Sung in the country.

It appears people paying homage to the statue of Kim Il Sung (Photo: Reuters).

Harassing North Korean government constitutes a serious violation and can make tourists caught a big problem, including punished with forced labor.

"In fact, tourists have been reprimanded for having to throw the official newspaper featuring a photo of the Kim family," said an Asian tour, told CNN.

Two months ago, a student at the University of Virginia who was 21 years old, Otto Warmbier, was detained in the country because 'actions lead to hostility' and accused of entering the country "under the guise of tourism for the purpose of dropping the foundation of unity minded and discreetly located under and manipulation of the US government '.

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