North Korea is a country in East Asia, Asia with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about North Korea that most people don't know.
North Korea is the world's most isolated country — ordinary citizens cannot access the internet, travel abroad or consume foreign media. The state controls every aspect of life and maintains the world's most extensive personality cult around the Kim dynasty.
North Korea is the world's most secretive and isolated country.
All citizens must choose from one of 28 state-approved haircuts.
North Korea has its own calendar — the Juche calendar starts from Kim Il-sung's birth year (1912).
Owning a Bible or watching foreign media can result in execution or life imprisonment.
North Korea is the world's most isolated country — ordinary citizens cannot access the internet, travel abroad or consume foreign media. The state controls every aspect of life and maintains the world's most extensive personality cult around the Kim dynasty.
North Korea is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
The mausoleum of Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il — one of the world's most elaborate personality cult monuments
The world's largest choreographed performance — 100,000+ performers creating human mosaics
A sacred volcanic mountain on the China border — the mythological birthplace of the Korean people
The world's most heavily fortified border — 4km wide strip separating North and South Korea
North Korea is the world's most isolated country — ordinary citizens cannot access the internet, travel abroad or consume foreign media. The state controls every aspect of life and maintains the world's most extensive personality cult around the Kim dynasty.
The capital of North Korea is Pyongyang.
North Korea has a population of approximately 25.9M.
The official language of North Korea is Korean.
North Korea gained independence in 1948.
North Korea uses the North Korean Won (KPW).