Kim Jong Un bans mullets, skinny jeans fearing their capitalist allure: reports

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un recently banned mullets and other "non-socialist" haircuts – as well as skinny jeans – over fears the fashions would lead to capitalistic urges among the closed-off nation’s young people, according to reports. 

Along with the mullet, other styles, like spiked or dyed hair, have also been banned in the totalitarian state – while only 15 "proper" cuts received an OK for citizens.   "A country can become vulnerable and eventually collapse like a damp wall … if we do not hold on to our own lifestyle." "We were always taught that Americans were wolves and South Koreans were their puppets but when you listen to their art, you’ve just got to acknowledge them." North Koreans also won’t be allowed to sport ripped jeans, have nose or ear piercings or wear T-shirts with slogans, the Express reported.  "History teaches us a crucial lesson that a country can become vulnerable and eventually collapse like a damp wall regardless of its economic and defense power if we do not hold on to our own lifestyle," the state newspaper wrote.