The North Korean leader has described the cultural phenomenon as a "vicious cancer" plaguing culture. The world got a taste after South Korean artist PSY strongarmed his way onto commercial radio across the planet in 2012. The reinforced push against South Korean influence means anybody distributing content to North Koreans faces the death sentence if caught. According to North Korean documents obtained by Asia Press, citizens' electronic devices and notebooks are being regularly searched by authorities for traces of South Korean culture. An advocate of purity, Kim Jong-un has been accused of spending $3.4 million on lingerie for his reported "Pleasure Squad".

Source: New Zealand Herald June 12, 2021 08:48 UTC