Saralnama6 new laws since 2015 allow North Korea to use the death penalty more often, a UN report finds. Watching foreign films and TV shows can now be punished by death. Public executions by firing squads aim to scare people. The report, based on over 300 interviews with North Korean escapees, reveals tighter government control. Citizens face more restrictions, forced labour, and food shortages. The UN says no other population faces such limits today. Surveillance has increased with new technology. Political prison camps still operate, with prisoners facing torture and abuse. The UN urges action but faces obstacles from China and Russia in the Security Council. (Updated 12 Sep 2025, 15:05 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 6 new laws since 2015 allow North Korea to use the death penalty more often, a UN report finds
- Watching foreign films and TV shows can now be punished by death
- Public executions by firing squads aim to scare people