18 Of The Strangest Laws In North Korea

BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU…FOR REAL.

As soon as they arrive, tourists are subject to the close surveillance of the North Korean government for the entirety of their trip. If you feel like that Big Brother is watching, then most likely he is. Tourists are placed under the management of official tour guides and you must adhere to their every instruction. It is against the law for you to wander off independently, talk to a local or purchase an item from a non-tourist shop. This level of surveillance is especially bizarre given that tourists are restricted to an exclusive areas and routes in the first place. There have been many visitors who have been arrested for deviating from their prearranged tours.