Jeans are banned in North Korea because they symbolize Western culture and rebellion. The regime enforces this ban through strict dress codes and the ‘fashion police’, aiming to maintain control. The ban illustrates North Korea’s broader efforts to control citizens’ lives and prevent any form of dissent or Western influence.Why can’t North Koreans wear jeans?
Jeans are banned in North Korea because they symbolize Western culture and rebellion. The regime enforces this ban through strict dress codes and the ‘fashion police’, aiming to maintain control. The ban illustrates North Korea’s broader efforts to control citizens’ lives and prevent any form of dissent or Western influence.