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Some people have fled their homes to avoid the crackdown and are now wandering aimlessly.<\/p>\n<div class=\"font-claude-message  pr-4  md:pr-9  relative  leading-[1.65rem]  [&amp;_pre&gt;div]:bg-bg-300  [&amp;_pre]:-mr-4  md:[&amp;_pre]:-mr-9\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"grid-col-1 grid gap-2.5 [&amp;_&gt;_*]:min-w-0\">\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">The source said that the provincial party committee&#8217;s offer of rewards for reporting illegal surgeries has bred mistrust among locals, with people informing on acquaintances for personal gain. Many argue that economic hardship forces them to engage in these illegal activities for survival, despite state prohibitions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">Public unease is growing due to rampant corruption during the crackdown. Those with connections to powerful officials are avoiding punishment, while mobile police strike teams are accused of taking bribes to overlook illegal activities. This selective enforcement has further fueled frustration and resentment among the population.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>The Daily NK works with a network of sources in North Korea, China, and elsewhere. For security reasons, their identities remain anonymous.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"><em>Please send any comments or questions about this article to dailynkenglish@uni-media.net.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailynk.com\/20240920-2-2\/\"><em>Read in Korean<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>North Hamgyong province has launched a crackdown on popular illegal surgeries and procedures, calling them &#8220;capitalist behavior.&#8221; Provincial authorities have mobilized law enforcement agencies to carry out harsh crackdowns, following a policy directive from the executive council of the provincial party committee. 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