What Daily Life In North Korea Looks Like

Immediate Disrespect

The photographer, who clearly did not like to follow rules, claimed that it was forbidden to take photos of any of the Kim statues from the back. Not only was it rude, but it was actually a punishable offense in North Korea.

Propaganda

This is how North Korean's received any sort of "news." The regime has a tight grasp over what information goes out to the public. Needless to say, they're pretty much always lying to their people. The headline in the photograph talks about Kim Jong Un winning the Nobel Peace Prize. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.