1. “The Secret State of North Korea” Organizing Notes
How the regime affects people on a personal level:
A lot of people don't have food.
Orphans don't have anywhere to go.
A whole family will be punished for something only
one of the family members did.
The regime executes people for watching foreign
television
Kim Jong-un and the mythology of leadership: He is the 3rd ruler. He inherited it.
“He's incredibly god like.”
His speeches are played from street corners daily.
He has caused the political prison camps to grow.
Propaganda & Lies:
Their television makes it look like North Korea is happy
and has food.
Most items in stores are not for sale.
The government and news makes it look like the country is at war with America.
The government spreads rumors that Kim Jong-un is
“young and wise.”
Methods of Control:
They use fear tactics.
The country does not have internet.
The government takes people to prison camps. There they can be tortured for at least 9 months.
The people have pictures of their “dear leaders” on their wall.