What would you say if you had the chance to talk to North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un? In a new YouTube series, “BlackbusterShow?” YouTubers Felix Herngren and Hannes Knutsson from Sweden imagine what that conversation might be like.
Dear Kim Jong Un,
I hope you’re doing well! I wanted to take a moment to talk to you about the recent rise in tensions between our countries. I know that things have been said and done that can’t be taken back, but I believe that it’s important for us to try to move forward. I think that we can find common ground and work together to build a better future for everyone.
I know that you’re a big fan of movies, so I wanted to invite you to come on my show, BlackbusterShow. We can talk about our favorite films and maybe find some common ground there. I think it would be a lot of fun, and I believe that it would be a good step in the right direction.
I hope to hear from you soon,
Sincerely,
Your friend,
BlackbusterShow
What happens if you criticize the government in North Korea?
In North Korea, freedom of expression is extremely limited and any criticism of the government or its leaders can lead to arrest and imprisonment. The country’s “re-education” camps are notorious for their brutal conditions, and many people who are sent there never return. This is a grave violation of human rights and an affront to the principles of democracy.
The international community must act to hold accountable those responsible for the human rights abuses of North Koreans who are forcibly repatriated. These abuses include summary execution, torture, arbitrary detention, forced abortion, and other forms of gender-based violence.
Is freedom of speech allowed in North Korea
The North Korean government strictly controls the mass media in the country, making it one of the most controlled in the world. The constitution nominally provides for freedom of speech and the press, but the government does not respect these rights. Instead, it seeks to mold information at its source. This results in a lack of accurate and reliable information about North Korea, both inside and outside the country.
When travelling to North Korea, it is important to be aware of the country’s strict laws about what you can bring into the country. It is illegal to bring in religious, pornographic or political items, and all published material and electronic devices must be declared upon arrival.
Why are US citizens not allowed in North Korea?
According to the US Department of State, do not travel to North Korea due to the continuing serious risk of arrest and long-term detention of US nationals. Exercise increased caution to North Korea due to the critical threat of wrongful detention.
The UN Commission of Inquiry on human rights in North Korea found that the North Korean government committed crimes against humanity against those who were forcibly returned by China to North Korea. North Korea’s law states that leaving the country without permission is a crime of “treachery against the nation,” punishable by death. The UN Commission of Inquiry found that North Korea’s government was responsible for a wide range of human rights violations, including forced labor, torture, and executions.
Is North Korea friendly to us?
The United States and North Korea have had a history of tense and hostile relations, with no diplomatic relations between the two countries. Recently, however, there have been some steps taken towards improving relations, such as when North Korea released three American hostages in May of 2018.
There have been credible reports of unlawful or arbitrary killings by the government, forced disappearances by the government, torture and cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment and punishment by government authorities, harsh and life-threatening prison conditions, including in political. These are significant human rights issues that need to be addressed.
What is the punishment for three generations in North Korea
The “three generations of punishment” is a policy of the North Korean regime in which three generations of a prisoner’s family are also sent to the camp and may die there without having committed a crime themselves. This policy results in the families of prisoners being completely destroyed, both emotionally and physically.
The study found that 98% of households had a television set in 2017. As of 2020, there are over-the-air broadcasts in both analogue and recently launched digital formats.
How North Korea treats its citizens?
There have been reports of significant human rights issues in North Korea, including unlawful or arbitrary killings by the government, forced disappearances by the government, torture and cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment and punishment by government authorities, harsh and life-threatening prison conditions, including in political prison camps, and arbitrary arrest and detention.
It is reported that common criminals convicted of crimes such as murder, robbery, rape, drug dealing, smuggling, piracy, vandalism, etc. have also been executed, mostly by firing squad. This is likely due to the severity of the crimes committed and the need to ensure public safety.
What is not allowed in Korea
Items that are prohibited from entering Korea include guns, narcotics, pornography, subversive material, treasonous material, and counterfeit goods. These items are either illegal in Korea or are considered to be harmful to the Korean people. Anyone caught bringing these items into Korea may be subject to arrest and/ or fines.
WiFi networks have rapidly expanded in North Korea in recent years, according to US researchers. Up to 7 million North Koreans use cell phones daily, and the mobile devices are increasingly becoming a key tool for market activity in the isolated country.
What can you not say in North Korea?
It is against the law to openly discuss or criticize the North Korean government. Any citizens caught doing so will be sent to ‘Re-Education Camps’ as punishment.
The American community in North Korea is relatively small, consisting mainly of defectors and prisoners of war from the Korean War, as well as their locally born descendants. However, there are occasional tours and group travel which bring Americans into the country from China, some with temporal lodging and stay.
Conclusion
Dear Mr. Kim,
We at Black Buster Show appreciate your watching our program and we hope you enjoy it.
In conclusion, it is clear that the message to Kim Jong Un is that he needs to shape up or he will be replaced. The fact that he is being called a “blackbuster” is evidence of this. It is also clear that the show is not afraid to show him in a negative light, which suggests that they are not particularly fond of him.
