Gay men haircut wonsan, north korea

Salon owner's son Karim Nabbach tells Radio 4's PM about the "men in black suits". Each is similar in style, with long hair definitely off the menu — but Kim Jong-un’s distinctive ‘do is no where to be seen. Obviously in the current news there has been this story that North Korean men are only allowed one haircut.

All citizens are required to have the same hairstyle, which is chosen by the government. North Korean officials paid a visit to a London hair salon to question why it had used their leader Kim Jong-un's picture in a poster offering haircuts. Discover North Korea's rigid hair regulations with our deep dive into the 28 government-approved haircut styles!

The salon put up the poster on 9 April and the next day two men claiming to be officials from the North Korean embassy visited the salon and demanded to meet the manager, Mo Nabbach. More on this story. Leader's haircut for N Korea students. Barber Karim Nabbach said embassy officials were shown the door and the salon's manager spoke to the police.

The most common hairstyles for men are crew cuts and for women, they are allowed to have their hair styled in a bob. The Met Police said: "We have spoken to all parties involved and no offence has been disclosed. Illustrated guides have appeared in hair salons in the capital Pyongyang showing haircuts deemed acceptable.

Laws on lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex people. This video can not be played. We were just using it as a cheeky ad campaign. Last month it was reported by Radio Free Asia that male university students in North Korea were now required to get the same haircut as their leader.

The next day we had North Korean officials pop into the salon asking to speak to the manager. LGBTI Rights in North Korea. 🌟 From short and tidy options for men to the limited choices available for women. Karim Nabbach said: "We put up posters for an offer for men's hair cuts through the month of April.

The poster has become a tourist attraction, the salon claimed. North Korean men and women have a choice of just 15 approved hairstyles, it has been claimed. North Koreans have a choice of 15 state-approved haircuts, a journalist who has been given access to the country has claimed.

The manager later informed the police about the visit by the North Koreans and he was told the embassy had also contacted officers. Karim Nabbach said the advert was "cheeky". Homosexuality is not illegal in statute, but instances of criminalization and execution for homosexuality have been reported.

Speaking to BBC Radio 4's PM programme, he added: "A lot of our loyal clients found it hilarious and people on the street came in and complimented us on it and it drew in a little bit of business. Illustrated guides have appeared in hair salons across Pyongyang showing haircuts deemed acceptable by.

In North Korea, the only haircuts that are allowed are those that are approved by the government. Country record at United Nations. Other LGBTQ rights in the country are not explicitly addressed in North Korean law. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people in North Korea may face social challenges due to their sexuality or gender identity.