The video provides an in-depth look into the unique and often bizarre aspects of life in North Korea. It begins by setting the stage for the audience, stating that North Korea is an isolated country that's often compared to another planet. The video then proceeds to list 50 peculiar things that only happen in North Korea, such as the country's unique birth control methods, its strict social hierarchy, and its bizarre official biography of Kim Jong-il.
The video also highlights the severe punishments for dissent, including death, and the lack of freedom of expression and religion. It discusses the country's unique calendar, which begins with the birth of Kim Il-sung, and its rigid control over internet access, with only 1,579 IP addresses.
Furthermore, the video delves into the harsh living conditions, with only 2.83% of the country's roads paved and a significant portion of the population living in poverty. It also touches on the country's unique workforce, where citizens are assigned to jobs for life and are subject to extreme work and punishment for crimes committed by their family members.
The video concludes with a discussion on North Korea's unique social norms, such as the mandatory hairstyles, the prohibition of Christmas, and the country's largest stadium. It also mentions the country's tense relations with South Korea and the existence of a 'fake city' in North Korea.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Kim Jong-il, the former leader of North Korea, was born under a double rainbow, according to his official biography.
2. Kim Jong-il's birth caused the appearance of a new star in the sky, according to his official biography.
3. Possessing a Bible is a crime in North Korea, as religion is seen as a threat to the North Korean regime.
4. Watching South Korean films and viewing or distributing pornography is prohibited in North Korea.
5. Punishments in North Korea can include death.
6. North Koreans do not celebrate birthdays on July 8 or December 17, as these are the dates of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong-il's deaths.
7. The national animal of North Korea is the Johjima, a mythical horse with wings.
8. North Korea has its own time zone, called Pyongyang time, which is 30 minutes behind South Korea and Japan time.
9. There are 25,554 kilometers of roads in North Korea, but only 724 kilometers are paved.
10. North Korea and Somalia are tied for the title of the most corrupt nations in the world.
11. There are three classes in North Korea: those loyal to the government (the "heart class"), those who are not so loyal (the "second class"), and those who are not loyal to the government (the "hostile class").
12. It is difficult to enter North Korea, but even more difficult to leave.
13. Citizens who try to leave North Korea are sent to extreme work camps.
14. The internet is only available to the political class and a few elite university students in North Korea.
15. There are only 1,579 IP addresses in North Korea.
16. The operating system used in North Korea is called Red Star.
17. Women in North Korea are obliged to enlist in the army from the age of 17 to 23.
18. Women in the army are fed only 3 tablespoons of white rice a day.
19. The salary of women in the army is 50 cents a month.
20. Women in the army are forced to wear the same hairstyle and march in sync.
21. Making international calls without the government's permission is strictly prohibited in North Korea.
22. A man who made an international call in 2007 was murdered by the government.
23. All citizens are given a job automatically after their higher studies and are tied to that job for life.
24. The system of assigned jobs is collapsing, and many North Koreans are now working extra jobs on their own.
25. There are concentration camps in North Korea where around 50,000 men, women, and children are subjected to slavery, experimentation, and suffering.
26. North Koreans do not celebrate Christmas.
27. Marijuana is legal in North Korea and is even recommended for its health benefits.
28. The calendar in North Korea begins with the birth of Kim Il-sung, making the current year 105.
29. Elections are held every 5 years in North Korea, but all citizens are forced to vote for a single leader.
30. Kim Il-sung is proclaimed the eternal leader of North Korea, despite having died in 1994.
31. There are only three amusement parks in North Korea, with very dubious quality.
32. The biggest attraction in North Korea is visiting the preserved body of Kim Jong-il.
33. Relations between North Korea and South Korea are tense, with southern soldiers holding each other to prevent anyone from being pushed to the other side.
34. There are an estimated 34,000 statues of Kim Il-sung in North Korea.
35. Almost no public transport is available in North Korea, and citizens need explicit permission from the government to travel between territories.
36. There is almost no light at night in North Korea, except in the capital, Pyongyang.
37. According to UNESCO, North Korea has a 100% literacy rate, although this has been questioned.
38. The North Korean soccer team scored a goal against Brazil in the 2010 World Cup.
39. Kim Jong-un, the current leader of North Korea, studied at a university in Switzerland.
40. Half of the population in North Korea lives in extreme poverty, with around 24 million people affected.
41. There are reports of cannibalism in some regions of North Korea.
42. Around 200,000 prisoners are held in labor camps in North Korea.
43. Due to a lack of fertilizer, North Koreans are forced to use human feces as fertilizer on farms.
44. The main city in North Korea is not open to everyone, and citizens need permission from the government to live there.
45. Students in North Korea have to pay for almost everything in school, including chairs, desks, and food.
46. Freedom of expression, democratic voting, and freedom of belief are stipulated in the North Korean constitution.
47. There is a fake city on the border with South Korea, built by North Korea to surprise its southern neighbor.
48. If a crime is committed in North Korea, the punishment will last for three generations of the perpetrator's family.
49. North Korea has the largest stadium in the world, with a capacity of 114,000 attendees.
50. There are only 28 approved hairstyle models in North Korea.
51. Aspiring teachers in North Korea have to pass an accordion exam since 1990.
52. Kim Jong-il ordered the kidnapping of South Korea's most famous director and his ex-wife in 1978.
53. Kim Il-sung took 1,000 Volvos from Sweden to North Korea in 1974 and never paid for them or returned them.
Note: Some of these "facts" may be based on unverifiable or disputed sources, and should be treated with caution.