{"id":36573,"date":"2018-07-03T11:41:48","date_gmt":"2018-07-03T02:41:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dailynk.com\/english\/?p=36573"},"modified":"2020-01-17T09:23:04","modified_gmt":"2020-01-17T00:23:04","slug":"cadres-told-to-keep-lid-on-north-korea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dailynk.com\/english\/cadres-told-to-keep-lid-on-north-korea\/","title":{"rendered":"Cadres told to reinforce North Korea&#8217;s zeal to fight &#8216;imperialist ideology&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_36581\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36581\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36581 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dailynk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/07\/\ub2e8\uc18d-696x419.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dailynk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/07\/\ub2e8\uc18d-696x419.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.dailynk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/07\/\ub2e8\uc18d-696x419-300x181.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36581\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A North Korean official stops a passing resident in Chongjin City, North Hamgyong Province. Image: Daily NK file photo, early 2017.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following special orders given to Party cadres, the North Korean authorities have been continually emphasizing the importance of rejecting foreign culture and adhering to socialism. The policy marks a clear divergence from the leadership&#8217;s peace offensive on the international stage, and is seen as an effort to crackdown on residents, strengthen internal solidarity, and increase loyalty.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During a telephone call with Daily NK on June 27, an inside source from Ryanggang Province said, \u201cImmediately before the US-North Korea summit on June 12, the authorities gathered the cadres and delivered a lecture to them. It was announced that as the imperialist ideological attack takes place, we need to slam the socialist door of Juche (self-reliance) shut even tighter.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lecture distinguished for the first time the type of behavior that denigrates socialism. It was explained in great detail which social phenomenon fell into which category.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, the authorities labeled as anti-socialist the practice of dyeing one&#8217;s hair and wearing decadent clothing that clouds the socialist spirit. \u201cInform them not to wear long socks (mesh stockings) with flowers drawn on them, or clothes with English lettering on them,\u201d the source recounted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIt was emphasized that, if one sells these products in the markets, all of the goods will be confiscated. In particular, women will have to pay a fine of 30 yuan (about US $4.50) if they are caught wearing skirts that ride above the knee.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Behavior that is considered counter to socialism includes acts like criticizing the Party&#8217;s policies and the enjoyment of overseas culture. \u201cIllegal cell phones, illegal TV shows and movies, South Korean movies, radios, South Korean songs, erotic dancing, etc. were noted. If caught associated with any of the above, residents are subject to severe punishment without trial,\u201d a source in North Hamgyong Province said, adding that the same lectures took place in that province.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cErotic dancing refers to the dance craze spreading around Pyongyang at the moment, which involves copying the moves of South Korean pop stars. It\u2019s also targeted at eradicating the practice of teaching these sorts of dance classes for money.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both sources noted that daily emphasis has been placed on expanding the role of Group 109 [a task force dedicated to rooting out the spread of foreign media]. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Through strengthened control over residents, no capitalist elements are being allowed to step even a single foot on this land [North Korea],&#8221; the source in Ryanggang Province explained.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asked about the reaction of the cadres, the North Hamgyong-based source said that &#8220;they feel as if they&#8217;ve been struck on the back of the head.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe cadres are guessing that as the international relations of the country improve, their role will be to ensure that the people remain isolated,&#8221; he continued.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;The future looks discouraging &#8211; we\u2019ll need to live with our mouth, eyes, and ears closed.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Following special orders given to Party cadres, the North Korean authorities have been continually emphasizing the importance of rejecting foreign culture and adhering to socialism. 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