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North Korea Executed 358 People, Surge During Pandemic

Global News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

Published
April 28, 2026
Duration
1:48
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Last updated
Apr 28, 2026

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New report reveals North Korea executed 358 people from 2011 to 2024, with a surge during the COVID pandemic. Executions peaked in 2013, dropped due to UN pressure, but rose again after border closures. Most were public shootings, often for offenses like watching South Korean culture. Experts warn executions could increase as Kim Jong Un prepares for a fo…

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New report reveals North Korea executed 358 people from 2011 to 2024, with a surge during the COVID pandemic. Executions peaked in 2013, dropped due to UN pressure, but rose again after border closures. Most were public shootings, often for offenses like watching South Korean culture. Experts warn executions could increase as Kim Jong Un prepares for a fourth generation handover. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is

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