Following an alleged increase in suicides in North Korea, the country’s leader ordered the phenomenon to become an “act of treason” against the homeland and against socialism. Local leaders “shocked” by data. <3
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has stated that suicide is a “act of treason against socialism” in the country, ordering regional administrations to take preventive measures to combat this phenomenon, the North American radio station Radio Free Asia reported on Monday.
At the origin of this decision will be the Suicides in North Korea rise by 40% Compared to last year, according to data from South Korean information services, which point out, as one of the reasons for the rise, the “difficulties” faced by the North Korean population.
According to a source from North Hamgyong province heard by Radio Free Asia, there was an emergency meeting that included party leaders from all regions of the country to discuss the issue. “The number of suicide cases was revealed and some leaders were unable to hide expressions of anxiety,” the same source said.
Another fact that worried the North Korean authorities was the fact that 35 suicides involved the death of the whole family. Analyzing the suicide notes, party leaders were also “shocked” by the country’s “criticism of the social system.”
“Despite the suicide prevention ratified by the Secretary General [Kim Jong-un]the leaders were unable to agree on a proper solution,” said the North Hamgyong source present at the meeting, adding that the “most suicides are caused by extreme poverty and hungerso no one has been able to take any action.”
However, the North Korean leader stated that local leaders must be held accountable if the number of suicides does not decrease in the future. “Suicide is a clear social challenge and a betrayal of the homeland.”
Source: Observadora
