20-12-2021 00:53 via theguardian.com

North Korea 'bans laughing' during mourning for anniversary of Kim Jong-il's death – video

Video from Pyongyang shows North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un looking very dour as he attends the memorial service to mark the 10th anniversary of his father's death. As part of the national memorial, North Koreans have reportedly been banned from showing any sign of happiness. According to Radio Free Asia's Korean service, restrictions include an explicit ban on laughter and alcohol during the 11-day period of mourning. A North Korean citizen also told the news service, t
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