Regime Control

North Korea has ordered all its students abroad to return home for ideological training – to reverse the outside influence the students have been exposed to while overseas

Living in a country like North Korea must be a challenge. The limited access to information, the lack of freedom, and the strict government control are just a few factors that make it a difficult place to live. I recently came across an article discussing how North Korea has ordered all its students abroad to return home for ideological training. The purpose behind this decision is to reverse the outside influence the students have been exposed to while studying overseas. It made me ponder on the extent of control and manipulation that the North Korean regime exercises over its citizens.

It’s intriguing to think about how someone who has experienced life outside of North Korea, with all its freedoms and opportunities, could willingly return to a place known for its oppressive regime.… Continue reading