Is birth control allowed in North Korea?

Is birth control allowed in North Korea?

Contraceptives are banned in North Korea but are available in the unofficial markets that have grown in the country. A female North Korean defector told VOA contraceptives and birth control treatments are expensive, but more women are becoming “westernized and liberalized,” a trend that is bumping up demand.

Is condoms banned in North Korea?

Widely available in other countries around the world, condoms are prohibited for manufacture or sale in North Korea, and are blocked from entry at customs posts, a Chinese-North Korean merchant who travels between China and Pyongyang told RFA’s Korean Service.

Are there tampons in North Korea?

Sanitary pads and tampons are not available in North Korea. Women use the old-school reusable pads.

Can Saudi Arabia counter the Iranian–North Korean axis?

Like North Korea, South Korea’s neighbor in the north has a strong relationship with Saudi Arabia’s rival Iran, Saudi Arabia’s alliance with South Korea becomes vital in countering Iranian–North Korean axis.

What is the relationship like between Saudi Arabia and South Korea?

As such, the relationship between Saudi Arabia and South Korea have been largely cordial and the two countries are economic and strategic partners.

What is the current situation between North Korea and South Korea?

A heavily guarded demilitarized zone (DMZ) still divides the peninsula, and an anti-communist and anti-North Korea sentiment remains in South Korea. Since the war, the United States has maintained a strong military presence in the South which is depicted by the North Korean government as an imperialist occupation force.

What is the relationship like between North Korea and China?

North Korea enjoys a close relationship with China and China is often called North Korea’s closest ally. The relations were strained in the last few years because of China’s concerns about North Korea’s nuclear program.