Do women have equal rights in North Korea?

For example, women cant even drive nor use bikes in North Korea. Kim-Il-Sung said: '' Women work hard in North Korean society, but do not have the same rights as men. They do not drive cars or bike in the North Korean capital. Nor can smoke in the country. read more

The status of women in North Korea is not fully understood outside the country, due to the political isolation of North Korea, the unwillingness of the North Korean authorities to allow foreign investigators access in the country, and the existence of conflicting reports. The official position of the North Korean government is that women have equal rights with men. North Korea has enacted laws such as the Law on Sex Equality, the Labor Law, and the Law on Nationalization of Essential Industries. read more