The government of North Korea has reportedly commenced executing citizens for watching foreign movies and TV shows.
According to a report from the United Nations (UN), North Korea has publicly executed individuals for watching or distributing foreign media, including films and popular TV shows, such as South Korean dramas.
Reason For North Korea Allegedly Executing Citizens For Watching Movies
A recent report from UN report reveals that North Korea’s executions for watching or distributing foreign media stem from the desire to instill fear in the population and serve as a deterrent.
The human rights report was based on interviews with over 300 witnesses and victims who reported increased restrictions on freedom after fleeing North Korea.
The report covers developments since the landmark 2014 report, which found that North Korea had committed crimes against humanity.
Reports claim that the new laws criminalize access to unauthorized foreign information and prohibit the consumption or dissemination of information.
Recent Policy Carried Out by North Korea
it’s worth noting that North Korea has implemented laws to restrict citizens freedoms, including the Reactionary Ideology and Culture Rejection Law, which punishes those who access or distribute foreign media, including South Korean content.
The Youth Education Guarantee Act aims to indoctrinate youth with the regime’s ideology and prevent them from being influenced by foreign ideas.
The Pyongyang Cultural Language Protection Law protects the North Korean language and culture from foreign influences, punishing those who use South Korean vocabulary or language style.
Despite the report unconfirmed by the North Korean government, it has dominated buzz online.