response to "North Korean Human Rights"

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    The human rights situation in North Korea is widely regarded as one of the worst in the world. The North Korean government has been accused of numerous human rights abuses, including judicial killings, torture, forced labor, and the suppression of free speech and dissent. The regime's policies have also resulted in widespread famine and poverty, leaving many North Koreans struggling to survive. One example of human rights extortion in North Korea is the treatment of political prisoners. It is estimated that as many as 120,000 people are held in political prison camps, where they are subjected to brutal conditions and forced labor. Many prisoners are never released, and some are even executed. Also the freedom of movement in North Korea is severely restricted due to the country's authoritarian government and tight control over its citizens. The North Korean government heavily regulates travel within the country and limits its citizens' access to information from outside sources. The government has established a system of internal passports that citizens must obtain to move from one region to another. These passports are difficult to obtain and require permission from the government. In addition, the government controls the country's borders and restricts foreign travel, making it challenging for North Koreans to travel abroad. While when those who attempt to leave the country without permission face severe punishment, including imprisonment, torture, or even execution.

Human rights in North Korea. (n.d.). Amnesty International. https://www.amnesty.org/en/location/asia-and-the-pacific/east-asia/north-korea/report-korea-democratic-peoples-republic-of/