Contrary to popular belief, homosexuality is technically not against the law in North Korea, however, North Korea is a sexually conservative country, and this applies to sexuality anywhere on the spectrum. Overt shows of affection by anyone of any sexual orientation tend to be frowned upon. There are, however, claims that it is de facto illegal, but this has no official backing. (Date shown is the date of North Korean statehood.)

While punishment is rare, it has been reported by The Korean Times that North Korea has executed a lesbian couple for being influenced by capitalism and bringing corruption of public morals.

However, even though de jure homosexuality is not prohibited, de facto there were some cases of punishment for LGBT people

Depiction in media of affection in North Korea tend to be very rare, and no law against gay marriage exists in the constitution.

Censorship topics are all controlled by the government

No gender change laws in place but no laws against sex change are in place either.

No legal recognition of non-binary gender

Because sexual orientation as a concept does not appear in North Korea law, there is no legal prohibition of discrimination by state and nonstate actors based on sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or sex characteristics.

North Korea executes LGBTQ+ Members, because they are "influenced by capitalism".

North Korea executes LGBTQ+ Members, because they are "influenced by capitalism".

As of 2020, same-sex couples could not legally adopt children in North Korea.

Some secondary sources claim it is a "Don't Ask Don't Tell" situation. But, based on a North Korean propaganda film from the year 2000, male homosexuality may be against the law in the military, including for prisoners of war. Information is extremely limited, because North Korea heavily censors LGBT content.

Not enough is known about North Korea to know their stance on blood bans.

Unknown, North Korea has known to be very Anti-LGBTQ though. However it has never been reported, North Korea is very hostile with new reporters. USA federally condemns people going to North Korea.

Under the Article 295 of the North Korean Criminal Law, the age of consent is 15 irrespectively of gender of parties.