North Korean Executions Rose After Border Closures
A Seoul-based NGO reported that executions in North Korea rose sharply after the country closed its borders in 2020 to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Most killings were identified as public executions by shooting. Punishments included the death penalty for criticizing leader Kim Jong-un, the ruling party, or distributing South Korean media such as movies and TV shows. Pyongyang views these activities as a threat. Distribution of South Korean movies and television shows also resulted in the death penalty.
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WAMU 88.5 DC
“Seoul-based NGO says executions in North Korea rose sharply after 2020 when the country closed its borders to stop the spread of the coronavirus.”
WAMU 88.5 DC
“Seoul-based NGO says executions in North Korea rose sharply after 2020 when the country closed its borders to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Offences that resulted in the death penalty included criticizing leader Kim Jong-un or the ruling party.”
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