Quirky Laws and Absurdities in North Korea

This chapter examines unusual laws in North Korea, particularly the forbidding of placing cups on newspapers featuring Kim Il-sung's image. The speakers also draw parallels with laws in other countries, such as Thailand and the UK, revealing the absurd lengths to which governments go to protect national symbols. Through humor and narratives, the chapter reflects on the bizarre cultural practices surrounding North Korean leadership and the strange intersections of law and reverence in totalitarian regimes.