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00:00 Welcome to One India News. Today we delve into the peculiar world of North Korea, where
00:10 even the choice of lipstick color can have serious consequences. Imagine wearing red
00:16 lipstick and it seems like an ordinary cosmetic choice. But in North Korea, it could lead
00:22 up to punishment. Let's explore this bizarre rule and how it reflects the unique dynamics
00:28 of the country. In the isolated nation of North Korea, the grip of authority extends
00:35 even to the realm of personal appearance and fashion choices. Under the dictatorship of
00:40 Kim Jong-un, the supreme leader, a web of strict and often peculiar laws govern the
00:46 lives of the citizens. One of the most notable regulations is the ban on red lipstick, a
00:54 seemingly innocuous cosmetic item but laden with significance in the eyes of the regime.
01:00 The color red, traditionally associated with communism, is paradoxically viewed as a symbol
01:06 of capitalism by the North Korean leadership. Thus, wearing red lipstick is deemed an act
01:13 of defiance against the state's ideology. But the prohibition of red lipstick goes beyond
01:19 mere political symbolism. The regime fears that heavy makeup, including red lipstick,
01:25 could incite desires and disrupt the perceived simplicity and modesty valued by the government.
01:32 Women are therefore restricted to minimal makeup as per the law, reinforcing the regime's
01:37 emphasis on the austerity. This stringent control over personal appearance extends to
01:43 other facets of fashion as well. The regime has banned various clothing items and hairstyles
01:50 associated with Western influence or perceived capitalist ideology. Blue jeans, body-pursing,
01:57 and certain hairstyles are all prohibited, with only state-approved options allowed.
02:03 Moreover, some bans appear to be driven by the personal preferences of Kim Jong-un himself.
02:10 Some styles resembling the Supreme Leader's attire or hairstyle are strictly forbidden,
02:16 indicating the extent of his authority and even the minutest aspects of citizens' lives.
02:23 To enforce these regulations, North Korea employs the fashion police or moral police,
02:29 who monitor the populace closely and ensure compliance. Those found in violation of these
02:34 laws face severe consequences, including fines, public humiliation, or even physical punishment.
02:42 In the face of such pervasive control, dissent or deviation from the mandated norms is met
02:47 with swift and harsh retribution. The regime's iron grip on personal appearance serves as
02:54 a stark reminder of the authoritarian nature of the North Korean government and the lengths
02:59 it will go to maintain its power and control over its people. Moral policing, indeed! It's
03:06 fascinating how certain regimes go to extreme lengths to control even the most personal
03:11 choices, like lipstick color.
03:13 What are your thoughts on this? Share them in the comments below.
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