Breaking The Dress Codes In North Korea

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North Korea has strict dress codes. Jeans have to be black because blue denim is seen as a symbol of America, an enemy of the state and the people. In addition, skirts must be knee-length. Also, men’s hair must be short and dyed hair is not permitted. Bright colors, high heels, earrings and any kind of tight clothing were almost never seen because of the fashion police patrolling the streets. But recently you see more of this fashion.
In North Korea, breaking the dress code is a crime. Members of the Kim Il Sung Socialist Youth League, enforce these dress codes. Punishments for breaking the dress codes include public shaming, self-criticism sessions and in extreme cases a period in a labor camp. Recently, people have been breaking the rules,

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