North Korean construction costs incurred through the creation of statues of Kim Jong Il and the eternal tower is a burden to the people, multiple internal sources say. <\/p>\n
Daily NK sources from the Hamgyong Province reported on the 27th, \u201cHere now, in this phase, prior to the construction of towers and cooperative farms, propaganda has established the necessity to devote money toward the construction projects.\u201d \u201cFarm workers are selling emergency food in order to devote funds,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n
On the 12th, authorities of the Central Committee of the Politburo released \u2018special coverage\u2019 of the construction of statues of Kim Jong Il and the eternal tower. <\/p>\n
It was expected that the construction of idols would create a nationwide construction boom while displaying a dimension of allegiance to Kim Jong Eun. At the same time, concerns that the government would pass the buck to North Korean residents became realized. <\/p>\n
These sources said \u201cWe are required to carry materials such as gravel and other necessary materials through a transport company in Saebyol County, yet because of the price of oil, each household must pay 5,000 won each.\u201d \u201cResidents are reported to raise money through the sale of reserve corn\u201d, he said. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe state knows the reality of this situation. It knows not to make decisions like this. It is the blood and sweat of the people.\u201d \u201cIf you have been instructed to sell food, there is not much to eat\u201d he said. Complaints such as this have begun to emerge. <\/p>\n
Construction costs for the structures were also incurred by the students. Sources say that \u201cThe Children of Allegiance Action Plan\u201d demands that each student be responsible for 600g of copper. <\/p>\n
In Saebyol County, a case originated of copper wire theft by a group of junior high school students. Authorities have conducted inspections and investigations are now underway. <\/p>\n
Yanggang Province sources say \u201cHere if you cannot submit the copper, families must gather 3,000 won.\u201d On the 21st, the \u2018Dear General\u2019 forced those attending a pep rally to donate on the spot. <\/p>\n
According to two sources, television propaganda efforts continue to push for donations and copper for the construction of the statues. <\/p>\n
However, one source said \u201cThe government is taking the money from us first hand.\u201d \u201cIt is crazy for others to believe they are paying voluntarily.\u201d He said he did not believe the propaganda. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
North Korean construction costs incurred through the creation of statues of Kim Jong Il and the eternal tower is a burden to the people, multiple internal sources say. Daily NK sources from the Hamgyong Province reported on the 27th, \u201cHere now, in this phase, prior to the construction of towers and cooperative farms, propaganda has […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":141,"featured_media":18186,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wikipediapreview_detectlinks":true,"footnotes":""},"categories":[645],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18184","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-economy"],"yoast_head":"\n