Difficult To Live In North Korea As Many Good Things Are Banned | Here Is A List

11 Condoms are banned in North Korea

The country has one of the archaic systems of birth control. All the types of birth control are restricted in North Korea. And, it includes ban on condoms. People in North Korea struggle with birth control. 

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12 North Koreans do not have access to Coca-Cola

There is an embargo on Coca-Cola in North Korea. People cannot buy a Coca-Cola to quench their thirst. However, as per reports, some upscale markets in Pyongyang have coke on their shelves which is produced in China. 

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13 North Korea has control over hair styles of citizens

People in North Korea have to follow guideline while trimming their hairs. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un permits only 18 haircuts for women and 15 for men. Hair dye is also banned in North Korea. North Koreans cannot go streaks and highlights on their hair. 

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14 People cannot don designer shoes in North Korea

People in North Korea cannot go for designer shoes. They only have access to conventional shoes. Buying a pair of Manolo Blahniks is simply not possible in North Korea. However, some designer shoes are available in the areas nearby China border. 

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15 Religious practices are banned in North Korea

People in North Korea are not allowed to pursue religious practices and the government is having a close eye on it. North Korea is completely an atheist country. As religious practices are banned, people cannot celebrate Christmas and but decorative stuffs for Christmas trees. 

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