March 28, 2024
Ask A North Korean

Ask a North Korean: How do North Korea’s traffic laws work?

"In most regions outside of Pyongyang, there isn’t much traffic at all and traffic lights are rare"

Every week, we ask a North Korean your questions, giving you the chance to learn more about the country we know so little about.

Today’s question comes from Shai Axelrud: Does North Korea have traffic laws, and are government or military drivers subject to the same fines?

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