North Koreans Allegedly Sentenced to Hard Labor for Watching Korean Dramas

As with any news coming out of North Korea from defector reports make sure to keep some skepticism, but this report seems plausible to me:

More than 17 young North Koreans were prosecuted for watching unsanctioned videos and using South Korean slang in 2023 as the regime strengthened its control over almost every aspect of people’s lives, according to a report published Thursday (U.S. time).

In its annual World Report, Human Rights Watch (HWR), a New York-based NGO, said North Korea “remains one of the most repressive countries in the world” as totalitarian leader Kim Jong-un continues to use torture, executions and other barbaric means to tighten his grip on power.

Citing North Korean escapees who spoke to their relatives there, Elaine Pearson, HRW’s Asia director, said 17 young North Koreans were prosecuted last year for watching unauthorized videos ― likely originating from South Korea ― and using South Korean-style language.

“The group’s leader was sentenced to 10 years forced labor,” Pearson said in response to The Korea Times’ email inquiries. “In another case, youth athletes were sentenced to 3-5 years for using South Korean vocabulary.”

Korea Times

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ChickenHead
ChickenHead
9 months ago

Fake news.

The hard labor was because Korean babies have big heads.

FLYINGSWORD
FLYINGSWORD
9 months ago

Isn’t watching Korean dramas punishment enough?!?

setnaffa
setnaffa
9 months ago

, it’s even difficult to take one ot two rooms away, with headphones and Sabaton…

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