North Korea has once again confirmed its cruelty and ruthlessness towards any manifestation of ideological deviation. In the border city of Hveryeong, the local police chief was demoted two ranks after it was discovered that his daughter had been watching South Korean TV series.
The incident occurred during a nighttime inspection conducted by a government task force. The student and her two friends were detained for viewing prohibited content on a flash drive. Watching TV shows from South Korea is considered a serious crime in North Korea, which poses a threat to state ideology.
The North Korean authorities not only severely punish citizens, but also make high demands on civil servants, demanding from them not only impeccable service, but also ensuring "ideological purity" in their families. As a result, the police chief was not only demoted, but also transferred to a lower position. Despite the severe punishment, he publicly expressed his gratitude to the Workers' Party of Korea for allowing him to continue his service, even after the "insult" committed by his daughter.
This incident was another confirmation of how brutal the consequences of violating ideological norms in North Korea can be. In the past, such cases could lead to the deportation of entire families to labor camps. To date, the daughter of the former police chief is being held in a police station, where she is likely to face severe punishment.
Watching South Korean TV series is seen as a serious threat to the regime of Kim Jong-un, who considers South Korea as the main enemy.
