from typing import List


def padding_list(someList: List[str], N: int) -> List[str]:
    """Padding the list with <s> at the front and </s> behind

    Args:
        someList (List[str]): The list to be padded with
        N (int): The amount of <s>, </s> to be padded

    Returns:
        List[str]: Padded list
    """
    for i in range(N):
        someList = ['<s>'] + someList + ['</s>']
    return someList