You might think that things in North Korea are pretty locked down and strict. However, it turns out, things might be getting a little bit looser and nicer — starting with the bribing practices of the police.

In short, no matter how many rules you put in place, they’re only as good as the people enforcing them. In the past, those enforcing rules regarding things like imports in North Korea have been pretty strict, demanding bribes in order to let contraband pass or even to allow normal life to continue unimpeded.

Now, however, that seems to be changing. Reports from Daily NK indicate that North Korean police are asking for much smaller bribes than they did before. Not only that, but they’re phrasing their requests differently; while police used to demand money straight up, one interviewee claims that an officer simply said “he was rushing to buy seasonings for the upcoming kimchi-making season before prices climbed, and that he would pay the man back later or help him if needed.”

Why the sudden switch? While there’s some thought that this could be due to reduced finances in the country more generally, others believe it has to do with a renewed crackdown on corruption. Pair a poor performance review with a bribery charge, and you could lose your job — something no one wants during an economic downturn.

Tourists seem largely immune from this. So, if you were worried that you were going to bribe your way into the country’s new resort development, don’t worry — not that you’re likely allowed to enter, anyway.