North Korea is the only country in the world which kills its citizens for making unauthorized international telephone calls. Many assassinations have been made for similar reasons such as sleeping on the job as was the case when 1 person was killed, defaming Kim Jong Un’s wife as was the case when 9 people were killed, or being the ex-girlfriend of Kim Jon Un, as was the case when Kim Jong Un’s girlfriend was sentenced to death by firing squad. These executions occur as a deliberate strategy to maintain the North Korean governments absolute control over its population. By enforcing extreme punishments for the most minor infractions, the North Korean government instills a pervasive sense of fear, ensuring that citizens remain obedient and submissive. These actions are rooted within the governments desire and need to suppress dissent and eliminate any perceived threats to its authority, regardless of how trivial they may appear. Executions also serve as a haunting reminder of the consequences of disloyalty against the North Korean state, reinforcing a culture in which silence and compliance are essential to survive. By targeting individuals for minor actions, the North Korean government sends a clear message that no person is beyond its reach, and that every aspect of life is subject to its control. This calculated system of fear and punishment is central to the North Korean government’s strategy of self-preservation
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