To set an example, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un ordered the execution of a man by firing squad while his family watched. The man, whose last name was Lee, got arrested in Wonsan, Gangwon province when NoKor authorities caught him with copies of the films and music from South Korea. He was later sentenced to be shot to death about 40 days after his arrest, to be witnessed by 500 people, including his family, reported Daily Mail.
According to the Daily NK, Lee works as a chief engineer at the Wonsan Farming Management Commission when he was caught and charged for anti-socialist acts. A report claimed that Lee was caught selling the South Korean films and music in secret by the daughter of his 'people's unit' leader, or community watch group.
The condemned man
His family was compelled to watch his execution by a firing squad only 40 days after his arrest. His wife, son, and daughter were in the front row. According to the North Korean authorities, it was the first execution in Gangwon Province for anti-socialist acts under the anti-reactionary thought law.
People are sent to labor or re-education centers, but authorities added that reactionaries must not be allowed to exist in our society without fear. The anti-reactionary thought law that saw anti-socialist behavior result in an execution last year is considered the supreme leader Kim Jong-un's reaction against all outside influences.
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After Lee's execution, his body was put in a straw sack, placed in a box, and sent somewhere. All his friends and family were in tears after the firing squad but were quiet for fear of getting accused. One report said that the accused did not deny what he did, selling CDs and USBs containing South Korean films and musics.
Also set to be executed are 20 people who bought the South Korean music and films that Kim Jong-un said are against Socialist goals. Just watching a South Korean movie can earn a life sentence or death sentence in the Hermit Kingdom. At the same time, those not reporting anyone doing such things will get about seven years in prison.
More executions ordered by the Supreme leader
Based on a Sun article, Kim Jong-un executed a University minister because he complained about his job and could not make enough Zoom calls. After failing to apply the Distance Education Act, the North Korean leader was said to have ordered a death sentence for the top chairman.
The North Korean leader declared the extermination of cats and pigeons, instructing authorities to destroy the creatures spreading COVID-19. NoKor Authorities at the border have been shooting at birds and searching for cats, fearing that they are bringing coronavirus from China.
Last May 24, a family of four from Hyesan, Yanggang Province, was isolated for discreetly raising a cat. The cat in question is thought to have crossed back into China.
