daily life
- A 'Hanbok" is a traditional Korean dress shown above. It is worn for fancy events or special occasions.
- The government used to encourage a strong family relationship, but they started telling people it was not important, and they were taught to refer to their ruler as Father Kim Il Sung.
- Sons are encouraged to "follow in their father's footsteps, and have the same job their father's had.
- The average North Korean family has three children.
- There is a legal equality, but women are usually thought as lower than men.
- About 40 per cent of North Korea's population lives in Rural areas. Rural areas have houses that are usually made of natural materials.
- All foreign tour groups must be accompanied by a guide or guard
- Interaction with foreigners is illegal
- The security is extremely high
- Visitors have to follow strict rules on where they can walk, who they can talk to, and what they can photograph
- It is seen as rude to crop out the hands or feet in photographs of important people
- Although the government tries to keep outside influences out, outside countries are slowly influencing North Korea, such as McDonalds.
- Karaoke is a popular activity in North Korea, much like other areas in Asia