North Korean citizens were told about the new ban on sarcasm at large meetings held around the country, which sound like a fun time.
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A source fold Radio Free Asia’s Korean Service: “One state security official personally organised a meeting to alert local residents to potential ‘hostile actions” by internal rebellious elements.
‘The main point of the lecture was “keep your mouths shut”,’ the source said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reportedly issued a directive that prohibits citizens from making sarcastic remarks about what some may or may not label an oppressive regime, according to sources.
North Koreans have been warned of strict action if they make any satirical comments directed at their leader Kim Jong-un or his governance.
Another mocking expression, “A fool who can not see the outside world”, was also said to be circulating in the totalitarian state, referring to the country’s notoriously isolationist leader.
According to South Korea’s Unification Ministry, the number of defections from North Korea is increasing. The Unification Ministry claims that this 15% increase is on track to bring the total amount of defectors to 30,000 by the end of the year. The successful launches raised alarms, particularly after a previous test missile crashed just moments after takeoff, an embarrassing spectacle for the Kim regime-or, as North Koreans are no longer allowed to say, “This is all America’s fault”.
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Expressions of public discontent have apparently grown louder in the secretive state this year, with graffiti mocking Kim Jong Un appearing in areas near China.
