◆ Authorities Consider It Problematic... Even Joking Leads to Reporting
Meanwhile, A says that even these jokes must be careful. Even without direct insults, carelessly speaking about the supreme leader could cause problems for the entire family.
Reports indicate that the Children's Union and Youth League are already issuing notices problematizing such jokes.
"There are already students who have been reported. Some students have been summoned by Youth League instructors at school, and it seems to affect their school evaluations. Parents warn their children 'don't say such things outside'" (A)
*Children's Union: In North Korea, everyone must belong to and be controlled by an organization. The first organization children join is the 'Children's Union' in 2nd grade of elementary school.
*Youth League: Officially called the 'Socialist Patriotic Youth League'. It's a Workers' Party mass organization encompassing senior middle school (equivalent to high school) students and working youth up to age 34. Schools have Youth League instructors who control students separately from faculty.
The popularity of expressions mocking Kim Jong-un and his daughter among children can be seen as reflecting shared discontent and resistance to the long-imposed poverty among residents.
Additionally, the reporting partner mentioned that the daughter's name remains completely hidden, and residents don't know it, nor has the rumored name 'Ju-ae' spread.
*ASIAPRESS maintains contact through Chinese mobile phones smuggled into North Korea.
