January 5th 2025.
According to reports, hot dogs have recently become a controversial topic in the eyes of the North Korean dictator, Kim Jong-un. It has been rumored that he has banned citizens from consuming this Western delicacy, claiming that it goes against their traditional ways of living. In fact, it has been declared an act of treason to serve or sell hot dogs in any form, whether it be at home or on the streets. Those who disobey this decree run the risk of being sent to the dreaded labor camps, notorious for their inhumane conditions which have been condemned by the United Nations as possible crimes against humanity.
This is just another example of the strict measures being taken by Pyongyang to prevent what they see as the infiltration of Western culture. Recently, the popular dish Budae-jjigae, a spicy noodle soup made with hot dogs or Spam, has come under scrutiny. The dish was introduced to North Korea from their neighbor, South Korea, in 2017 and quickly gained popularity. However, vendors in the northern province of Ryanggang have reported that they have been forced to stop selling it due to warnings from the police and market authorities. They have been threatened with closure if caught serving the dish.
In a bizarre and extreme crackdown, it has also been reported that Kim has ordered couples who are in the process of divorcing to be sent to labor camps for up to six months. This is seen as a form of punishment for their "anti-socialist" behavior. Until last year, only the person who initiated the divorce was sent to a labor camp, but now both parties are being punished. A resident of Ryanggang province shared their experience at the county court where they witnessed 12 people receiving divorce decrees and immediately being transferred to the labor camp.
In other news, Metro is now available on Whatsapp for the latest updates on this and other stories. Divorce rates have been on the rise due to the financial strain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and despite threats of public humiliation and expulsion from the Korean Workers' Party, the rates have not significantly decreased. Since taking power in 2011, Kim has implemented a series of unusual rules and regulations in North Korea. In the past, celebrating Christmas could result in execution and now there are rumors that he has chosen his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, as his successor.
It is clear that the strict rule of Kim Jong-un continues to affect the daily lives of North Koreans, even in matters as trivial as food choices and personal relationships. The consequences of disobeying these rules can be severe, and the fear of punishment looms over the citizens. Stay updated with Metro on Whatsapp for the latest news on this and other developments in North Korea.
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