Why do North Korean adults wear badges on their chests when they go out?

North Korean citizens wear the badges of the leaders of the previous two generations on their chests, which are necessary for North Korean citizens to wear in their daily appearances. If they don't wear them, they will be in trouble if they are seen by the appearance picket.

At present, there are two kinds of leaders' badges worn by North Koreans. One is a badge with the head of Kim Il Sung, and the other is a badge with the heads of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il. Both badges are made of metal. For ordinary Koreans, all units and schools in North Korea will issue such badges. Every family in North Korea has more than a dozen, which can be changed every day. You can wear a badge with only the head of Kim Il Sung, or you can wear a badge with the heads of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il.

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It is difficult for foreigners to get such badges, and they are not available in the market. Moreover, North Korea generally does not allow foreigners to wear leaders' badges. If you wear it, you may be questioned by North Korean personnel about the origin of the badge. However, North Korea sometimes awards leaders' badges to foreigners who have made outstanding contributions or are friendly to the DPRK as recognition.

According to the reporter's observation, the Korean people must wear this badge in their daily life, except for children or sports. There are usually decorated pickets in the street. If the North Korean people are found not wearing the leader's badge, they will be "in trouble".