7 Words That Are Illegal To Say In North Korea

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Akriti Mishra
Sep 21, 2024

Paesyeon

Typically meaning "fashion," this word is strictly prohibited in North Korea due to its strong association with South Korean pop culture and trends.

Heeoseutail

Meaning "hairstyle," this term is influenced by South Korean media and is discouraged in North Korea for promoting foreign beauty standards.

Waipeu

A Konglish term for "wife." It is considered inappropriate in North Korea, where more traditional language is expected.

Jagiya

A term of endearment meaning "honey" or "darling." Commonly used in South Korean relationships, it's seen as a cultural influence that North Korea rejects.

Namcho

Refers to South Korean men. The casual use of this term is linked to South Korean social norms, making it banned in North Korea.

Oppa

A popular South Korean term used by younger women to refer to older men in a friendly or romantic way. Its use is forbidden in North Korea to prevent the spread of South Korean slang.

Saranghae

The informal way to say "I love you." Though North Korea has its own equivalent term, using this South Korean version is banned to avoid the influence of K-dramas.

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