16 Shocking North Korea Facts

1.

North Korean archaeologists believe they discovered the lair of a Korean unicorn that a 2,000-year-old king once rode.

2.

The "Rungrado 1st of May" Stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea, is the largest stadium in the world, able to hold 150,000 people.

3.

Kijong-dong is a model city built to attract South Koreans to North Korea from the border, but nobody actually lives there.

4.

Kim Jong-un killed his uncle by throwing him naked in a cage of 120 hungry dogs. He then killed his entire bloodline.

5.

If you get caught reading the Bible or watching porn, you will receive the death penalty.

6.

North Korea currently holds one U.S. Navy Ship captive. It has been under their control since 1968.

7.

In North Korea, marijuana is legal and not even considered a drug. via Alpacannabis.com

8.

North Korea had to watch the 2014 World Cup with a 24 hour delay.

9.

In the last 60 years, 23,000 North Koreans have defected to South Korea. Only two South Koreans have gone to North Korea.

10.

There are 28 government-approved haircuts citizens must choose from.

11.

North Korea has a class system with 51 tiers. The three main groups are often metaphorically described as tomatoes, apples, and grapes. Tomatoes are the most loyal because they are the reddest, and therefore communist.

12.

Wearing jeans is illegal in North Korea.

13.

North Korea doesn't consider themselves communist anymore, but something they made up called "Juche."

14.

North Korea's space program is called "NADA."

15.

January 1st will be the start of the year 103 in North Korea. Their calendar began after the birth of Kim Il-sung, Kim Jong-uns grandfather.

16.

Only military and government officials are allowed to own cars.

17.

It is illegal to take pictures of poor people because they believe it tarnishes North Korea's image.