North Korea Implements State-Sanctioned Haircuts for Men and Women
Dictator Kim Jong-un Issues Hair-Brained Order
28 Approved Styles to Choose From
In a move that has raised eyebrows around the world, the secretive hermit state of North Korea has implemented state-sanctioned haircuts for its citizens. The measure, announced by the state-owned newspaper The Telegraph, gives men and women a choice of just 28 hairstyles, 18 for women and 10 for men.
The government has released a guide to the approved hairstyles, which includes detailed descriptions and diagrams. Some of the styles, such as the "Bob Cut" for women and the "Undercut" for men, are relatively common. However, others, such as the "Female Fade" and the "Male Bun," are more unusual.
The new regulation is said to be an attempt by the government to control the appearance of its citizens and to enforce conformity. However, it has also been met with some ridicule, with many commentators mocking the idea that the government would try to dictate how people wear their hair.
It is unclear how the new regulation will be enforced, but it is likely that citizens who fail to comply could face punishment. In the past, North Korea has been known to punish people for wearing "unapproved" clothing or hairstyles.
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