Spread the word about the leader’s superhuman capabilities: “Kim Jong Un drives at the age of three”.Inform the world about Kim Jong Il’s unprecedented achievements: “Amazing news! Kim Jong Il learns to walk when 3 weeks old and uttered his first words just 8 weeks after being born”.Disclaim any rumors about Kim Jong Un’s plastic surgery that he allegedly got to resemble his grandfather Kim Il Sung.He is known to have been particularly bad at maths and sciences. Cover up for Kim Jong Un’s failing results from his school years in Switzerland.Your tasks, should you get the job, would include: As a PR officer, you have to present the Kim dynasty as almighty superhumans. Your job would be to constantly work to improve Kim’s personal brand and support the strong standing of the past and present leaders of the country. If you’re looking for a truly creative job in North Korea, or perhaps have some previous experience with PR, marketing, or even fiction writing, this might well be your dream job! Working on the PR of the Kim’s dynasty may well be the most important job in the country. Ensure that tourists bow to the statues and the bodies of former leaders Kim Il Sung ad Kim Jong Il.Admire the dear leaders and all their accomplishments during the tours,.Making sure no tourists leave their hotel unescorted,.Ensuring tourists don’t take any photos of the military or pictures reflecting poverty,.You’d have the following responsibilities: It’d be your responsibility to watch every move the foreign visitors make and show them the country in the best possible light. They’re forced to rely on a tour guide.Īs a tour guide, you’d essentially be the keyholder. Still, tourists aren’t allowed to explore the coutnry on their own. It’s estimated, that every year, around 6,000 Western tourists visit the secretive country. Over the past few years, tourism has been on the rise in North Korea. Image courtesy of CNN.īeing a tour guide is one of the jobs in North Korea that require most responsibility. One of your responsibilities as a tour guide would be bringing all tourist to bow to the dear leaders’ monument at the Mansu Hill. Collaborate with a team of 400 male colleagues stationed at roundabouts.Direct traffic with the use of orange halters and a whistle,.In winter, your uniform will be embellished by fur complements and a thick hat. You’ll work in a blue uniform which consists of a knee-length pencil skirt, blue fitted military-style jacket with a belt, white socks in heels, a distinct high-peaked hat, and white gloves. Undergo demanding training where you’ll master elegant moves and improve your endurance.If you want to become one of Pyongyang’s 300 “traffic ladies”, officially known as traffic security officers, you’ll have to meet the following requirements: One of the most coveted jobs in North Korea involves working as a human traffic light in the streets of Pyongyang. More than 300 women direct traffic in the streets of Pyongyang. You would take part in activities such as digging tunnels to South Korea. Be ready to deal with Kim Jong Un’s temper tantrums. Member of the submarine fleet, serving on one of the 75 submarines (the US has only 70 submarines).Your job would include hacking South Korean banks, governmental organizations as well as the president’s office. These are some of the military jobs in North Korea: Every man has to serve a ten-year term when he turns 18 years old. There are 47.8 active duty military members for every 1000 citizens, which is ten times higher than the US.īeware, you’ll have to undergo a demanding training, which is mandatory for all men and women in North Korea. You’ll have a chance to become part of the largest military in the world, with 7.7 million servicemen and servicewomen. It’s estimated the government spends around 30% of the country’s budget on military despite its ongoing difficulties to fund healthcare or rural development. If you join the army, you’ll have one of the most highly regarded jobs in North Korea. Military Parades happen regularly to celebrate the country’s various holidays.