Kim Il-sung forbade to take photos of him

Even at official public gatherings, it was against the law to snap pictures of Kim in his final years. Why? because the leader's neck began to develop a tumor. Some stories claim that Kim passed away as medical professionals worked to remove the tumor. Kim's death was officially attributed to a heart attack. It was forbidden for anyone to disclose Kim's condition and medical issues.

According to authorities, two people are responsible for the disposal of restricted images of three generations of North Korean leaders at a South Korean outdoor market. South Korean law restricts access to communist regime television broadcasts as well as forbids some portrayals of North Korea and its leaders.

Don't clip or zoom when taking pictures of statues, murals, or other works of art that include General Kim Jong Il or President Kim Il Sung. These subjects, especially statues, should only be photographed from the front. You are welcome to appear in these images yourself, but please make sure your hands are by your sides (not in front, behind, or crossed), that you are not making any silly faces or movements, and that you are not wearing sunglasses or chewing anything. These guidelines apply throughout the nation, but they are most frequently found near Pyongyang's revered Mansudae Grand Monument.

In North Korea, as in the majority of other nations, it is highly forbidden to take pictures of soldiers, military facilities, checkpoints, and military vehicles. Construction sites, which are frequently engaged with the military, are included in this guideline. You will be informed of the exclusions, most notably the Korean Demilitarized Zone, where you are even allowed to snap pictures with North Korean soldiers!