North Korea executes schoolchildren for watching Squid Game

People in North Korea, including schoolchildren, are facing execution for watching foreign media like Squid Game and K-pop, according to Amnesty International. The testimonies from escapees reveal a climate of fear, where the less wealthy are disproportionately punished, while the wealthy can avoid prosecution through bribes. Public executions are used as a form of ideological education, with people being killed for accessing South Korean media. The government’s repression and corruption create an oppressive environment that restricts access to information and violates human rights.

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