India, March 7 -- How would you feel if the government controlled your television purchases and decided what you could watch? While this might seem unusual or even unthinkable in most parts of the world, in North Korea, it is simply a part of daily life.

Timothy Cho, a North Korean escapee and two-time defector who is now a human rights activist, endured torture after a failed escape attempt before eventually settling in the UK. He shared the challenges citizens face when trying to buy consumer goods like televisions.

Speaking to LADbible recently, Cho explained that purchasing a TV in North Korea comes with strict government oversight.

"If you buy a TV in North Korea, the government come to your house and take all antennas out and lea...