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Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji was a senior NK News correspondent based in Seoul. She previously worked for Reuters TV.
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News N. Koreans must report acts of espionage and “demoralization”, photo revealsImage reveals crackdown on pornography, cyber-crime, and drug use, among others
North Korea is calling on citizens to report suspicious acts linked to espionage, rebellion, and demoralization, a photo obtained by NK News in Pyongyang has revealed. The notice, entitled “stipulations of inculpation”, outlines behavior that North Koreans are expected to report. The announcement suggests that social issues in North Korean society are under increased scrutiny, saying “superstition, gambling and prostitution” must be reported to the police. “The act of illegally possessing, buying and selling various kind of ‘drugs,’ gold, silver, copper, aluminum, fuel oil, non-ferrous metal and state-banned goods [should be reported],” the notice says, suggesting drug use is becoming © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |