If Americans feel as if they do not have an
opportunity to express their opinion, the circumstances of North Korean
citizens would give them a different perspective. It says that, “Citizens are
guaranteed freedom of speech, of the press, of assembly, demonstration and
association. The State shall guarantee conditions for the free activity of
democratic political parties and social organizations”. This sounds similar to
American policies, but in North Korea this is merely an illusion and not
carried through. Some say North Korean is the closest thing to Adolf Hitler’s
political approach. The loyalty citizens have to the Korean government is above
all else. Not only do citizens need permission to leave the country, their
government regulates and controls everything they see and do. Nothing is
allowed without the governments approval. Even if someone has done no wrong, if
a family member was part of a political crime, they could be shunned to a
political concentration camp. On top of this, only people of power have access
to the internet, and the government also controls what citizens see on television.
Where you stand in the country is based off of your family’s stance
politically. You are born into your destiny, and the citizens thoughts have no
impact on their circumstances. There is no freedom of religion or opinion.
North Korea’s government does not value free speech in any way, shape, or form.
In fact, I’d even go as far to say it is non existent. A North Korean’s life is
in the hands of the government. If they want to arrest you for no reason they
do as they please. If they simply don’t like you, they do as they please. The
Korean government is a threat to North Koreans’ freedom of speech each and
every day.
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