Taboo 1: No professional shooting equipment. North Korean customs does not allow guests to bring professional cameras and military telescopes into North Korea.
Taboo 2: It is forbidden to imitate the place where the statue of the North Korean leader is visited, not to imitate the posture of the leader or sit and take photos, and not to comment on the leader; The Korean people respect and love their leader as much as our grandfather Mao, so when visiting scenic spots, we must pay attention to our words and photo poses, and never imitate them.
Taboo 3: No photos, no photos in the market, no photos with soldiers. In particular, don't aim the camera at things that may be considered as "dark side", such as garbage, disheveled people and so on. When taking pictures, you must pay attention to framing, and the front scenery is more commendable.
Taboo 4: Prohibition of Naked Socialism North Korea is a relatively conservative country, and it is not easy to accept exotic clothes and resist wearing jeans. Don't expose too much. Many Koreans went to the north of China with the feeling of traveling back 20 years ago. Korean people pay great attention to etiquette, and their traditional costumes are well preserved, especially women's costumes, which they prefer.
Taboo 5: Don't speak.
It is strictly forbidden to use the words "North Korea" and "South Korea". Don't comment wantonly on the issue of reunification between the North and the South, especially don't make any remarks or actions that involve splitting the North and the South. The relationship between North Korea and South Korea, you know! You can't mention the word "Korea" in North Korea, you can only say "Korea". We must pay attention when dealing with the Korean people.
Taboo 6: No American and Korean articles.
It is not allowed to carry articles with the national flags and emblems of the United States and South Korea. You can't mention the word "Korea" in North Korea, you can only say "Korea". Except South Korea, American things are unpopular in North Korea, and things about the United States and South Korea are also banned in North Korea.
Taboo 7: No local currency. Tourists are forbidden to use local currency for consumption. They can only use euros and RMB, but a few shops can accept dollars. When shopping in North Korea, waiters like to accept RMB, because it is more convenient to exchange RMB. There is no need to exchange Korean currency in North Korea, because foreign guests can't use Korean currency in shops.
Taboo 8: It is forbidden to act alone.
During your stay in North Korea, whether you are on a business trip or traveling, you must be accompanied by North Korean personnel all the time. North Korea does not accept individual tours, and only groups can go. In the process of playing, it is best not to get lost. The law here is very strict. Don't travel without permission.
Taboo 9: No photos. When tourists enter and leave the North Korean customs, the North Korean border guards occasionally check the photos in the guests' digital cameras. As long as they think the photos are unqualified, they will be deleted or fined. In and out of North Korea, the photos in the camera must be carefully checked, and there can be no content about the United States and South Korea. Photo framing should be aggressive, and the characters should not be too naked.
Taboo 10: No graffiti.
Don't scribble on Korean newspapers, magazines, walls and buildings with Korean characters. Keep newspapers, brochures and souvenirs with the heads of the two leaders properly. Don't fold them at will and keep them clean and tidy. In North Korea, Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il are the embodiment of God, so any pamphlet related to leaders will be cherished.