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North Korea

Democratic People's Republic of Korea is one of the countries with a totalitarian type of regime. Despite of the name 'People's Republic' it is a pure example of the dictatorship, where all decisions are made by Kim Jong-un - the current ruler. The leader of North Korea considers his country as a 'one-party republic' but the truth is quite opposite and terrifying. The people of Korea are completely isolated from the outside world; there is no access to the World Wide Web or Wi-Fi, even television and media are censored - they know nothing about the world outside. It is forbidden to buy a ticket and fly to another state or visit your relatives in different town. Also when you come to visit North Korea you are not allowed to take photos or even talk to local people without specific permission. The lives of citizens are constantly monitored and controlled by the government so those who do not follow the strict rules face heavy penalties. Some say it's a kind of hell on the Earth.

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  1. englishdiary22 September 2020 at 11:44

    It's NORTH KOREA so please correct the title of the post and the name in the text. There is no THE in front of it.

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