Is it really not allowed to take photos casually when traveling in North Korea? Why?

North Korea is not allowed to take photos casually, which is the rule of this country. It is not allowed to shoot restricted areas and scenic spots that are not allowed to visit. Usually, taking photos requires the permission of North Korean tour guides, and it is not allowed to greet North Korean soldiers when visiting Kaesong.

When you travel to North Korea, you should respect local customs and national feelings, and don't comment on North Korea's politics, economy and leaders. During traveling in North Korea, you must obey the unified arrangement of North Korean tour guides, and it is forbidden to leave the group without authorization.

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North Korea prohibits any form of interview and material collection, and prohibits journalists from going to North Korea. North Korean Customs stipulates that it is strictly forbidden to bring binoculars, cameras with telephoto lenses exceeding 150mm, North Korean currency and North Korean materials into North Korea.

It is forbidden to bring domestic documents, newspapers and periodicals (including materials distributed during the meeting) and other articles out of the country. Once found, you will be responsible for it. When Korean tourists buy cigarettes and wine from North China, each person is limited to two cigarettes and two bottles of wine.

It is forbidden to buy Korean products such as Tiger Bone Wine, Bear Gallbladder Wine, bear bile powder, Angong Niuhuang Pill, etc. Otherwise, if it is confiscated by customs staff at the time of entry, the consequences will be borne by me. The amount of RMB that China citizens can carry is limited to 20,000 yuan. If it exceeds the specified amount, please report it to the Chinese team leader in time.

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People's Daily Online-China team tourists must get permission from the North Korean tour guide when they arrive in North Korea to take photos.