According to the NK News website, there have been no changes to the haircut guideline in Pyongyang. The late leader Kim Jong-il, for example, wore a short, bouffant hairstyle that made him appear taller. A previous version of this story misstated that this rule applied only to men and to university students. In fact, there is no limit on the length of the hair or the style.
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The North Korean government has strict rules on hairstyles, and men in the country are only allowed to have the following 15 haircut styles. Any hairstyles that are not approved by the regime are subject to arrest, and any man who tries to cut his hair outside of these guidelines will be imprisoned. North Korea uses the Juche calendar, which starts April 15 in 1912, to determine the approved hairstyles.
The regime has been strict about its hairstyles for many years, and a five-part series aired on state TV in 2005 detailed the rules and guidelines. This was part of a series on the socialist lifestyle. The new leader, Kim Jong Un, seems to be reintroducing the idea, but it’s unclear whether the new style is as strict as its predecessors were. It’s likely Kim Jong Un won’t make it a point to sport a pompadour in his new role as leader, though it would not be illegal to wear blue jeans either.
While North Korean men are allowed to have a long barnet, women are allowed to wear their hair shorter or longer. Men are also permitted to have a mullet or a spiky wig, but no mullets or dreadlocks. But they can’t go wild with their hair in North Korea, which is why there are illustrated guides showing what’s acceptable. However, these guides don’t say much about which haircut Kim Jong Un prefers.
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The government in North Korea has issued a list of 28 hairstyles, but only 18 of them are allowed for women. Single women are required to keep their hair short, while married women are allowed to grow their locks long. No hairstyles can be longer than shoulder-length. The hairstyles are based on national pride and the Kim Jong-il style. They were deemed appropriate for the country, but their restrictions are still a mystery.
The regime has also made it illegal to have any non-state-sanctioned haircut. The country has banned mullets, dyed hair, and spiky hair, but has allowed 15 hairstyles for women. There’s a corresponding illustrated guide available on the official North Korean government’s website. The list is shocking, but it’s important to remember that you’re not allowed to color your hair in North Korea.
The government has prohibited blue jeans and other clothes that symbolize American imperialism, as well as piercings. The country’s strict rules about hairstyles have caused many citizens to bribe government officials to keep their hairstyles under wraps. They can only wear one of the 28 approved hairstyles, which is a shame, since three generations will suffer for one crime. However, it’s worth mentioning that interracial marriages are not allowed in North Korea.
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It may come as a surprise to hear that male university students in North Korea are forced to adopt the same haircut as their leader, Kim Jong-un. However, this state-sanctioned guideline has only been implemented since two weeks ago in Pyongyang and is now being adopted throughout the entire country. It is important to note that not all of the students will follow the same hairstyle as Kim Jong-un, so a person should check with the university’s rules before making the decision.
A guide on state-approved haircuts in North Korea has recently circulated the internet. The guide lists 18 acceptable haircuts for women and 10 for men. The only hairstyles that are banned for unmarried women are short above-the-shoulder styles. However, married women can opt for classy curls or even lengthen their locks. The state-sanctioned hairstyles have sparked a debate about the governing authority’s stance on a woman’s hairstyle.
Although North Korean society has long prohibited any form of asymmetrical haircut, there are still a few types of hairstyles that are allowed. One of the most popular types is the pompadour. However, if you don’t follow the rules, you might be banned from wearing it in the country. Aside from the ban on hair extensions, the country’s government has also banned spiky hair, so that only a few women can sport a spiked ‘do in the country.
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