BEHIND CLOSED BORDERS: 

STARTLING FACTS ABOUT  NORTH KOREA 

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North and South Korea have been at war since 1950 

The same family has ruled North Korea since it was founded 

North Korea has its own calendar 

The North Korean calendar begins from the birth of  founder Kim Il-Sung 

No “outside” music allowed 

Only songs which promote country’s political ideals are allowed

Only one art studio in North Korea is allowed to produce artwork of the country’s leaders 

The three-generation punishment rule 

Convicts along with future generations are sent to prison 

North Koreans don’t have access to the internet 

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No foreign travels without government's approval

Conscription is mandatory for both men and women in North Korea 

There are just four TV channels in North Korea, all state owned

Only two countries have visa-free travel to North Korea: Malaysia & Singapore 

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PRACHI SRIVASTAVA