North Korea claims to have zero COVID-19 cases despite its poor health system and proximity to countries heavily affected by the virus.
Citizens are restricted to 28 government-approved hairstyles, with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s unique style excluded from the list.
The Kim Dynasty has ruled North Korea since 1948, operating as a socialist absolute monarchy, with leaders elevated to demigod status through state propaganda.
North Korea’s Songbun system classifies citizens into categories affecting their access to education, employment, and resources, with status inherited from ancestors.
The country maintains a high military presence, ranking fourth globally in active military personnel, with a significant portion of the population involved in military service.
North Koreans face severe restrictions on personal freedoms, including limited access to mobile phones, state-controlled media, and a lack of genuine electoral choice.