North Korea is a country with laws designed to protect the image of their leaders and the Juche ideology. That is why we request all tourists to enter the country open-minded. If you have a different opinion than the guides, we advise you to keep this opinion with you until you are out of the country. A few rules to keep in mind: - Do not engage in discussions about politics with the Koreans. - Do not be critical of the government or its leaders. Also, never fold images of the leaders. - Respect the local way of thinking, you can ask questions but in a respectful way. So be kind to your Korean guides. Listen to them. This will make them more relaxed and give you more space. - If you are not sure whether your question is appropriate, you can first ask the Western guide.| - In some places, often with statues of the leaders, we will bow to show our respect. This is a local custom. If for any reason you feel uncomfortable with this, please let us know well in advance. This will prevent you from getting into trouble when we are standing in front of the statue. You can also often buy flowers (€ 5.00). This is not expected of you, but the Korean guides will appreciate it very much. - If the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun is on the program, we request that you wear proper clothing. Think of a neat dress, a suit, or a shirt with long pants and neat closed shoes. This shows that you respect Korean leaders and avoid offending local guides and residents. Jeans, shorts, slippers and sandals are out of the question. Without proper clothing you cannot visit the palace and you will have to wait in the hotel or the bus.