Unveiling the Enigma: 12 Intriguing Aspects of Daily Life in North Korea’s Restrictive Regime

The Forbidden Horizon: Restrictions on Travel

Travel within North Korea and beyond its borders is highly restricted and requires explicit approval from the regime. Leaving the country without permission is considered a capital offense, underscoring the severe consequences that dissenters and defectors face. The control over movement serves as a mechanism to maintain order and prevent citizens from seeking outside perspectives that could challenge the regime’s narrative.

February 8, 2023 | 5:42 am