Why Do North Korean Military Personnel Have So Many Medals? #history #facts #northkorea

Why Do North Korean Generals Have So Many Medals?

North Korea’s military is famous for its generals covered in medals—but why so many in peacetime? Surprisingly, even inanimate objects in North Korea can be awarded medals. In this video, we explore the story of a pneumatic hammer named a Hero of Labor and a ginkgo tree honored as a Hero of the Republic.

Discover how the tradition of wearing family medals and the government’s use of awards to create distractions contribute to this unusual phenomenon. Watch now to uncover the fascinating and bizarre reasons behind North Korea’s medal obsession!