North Korea: Executions Surge During Pandemic, Mostly Due to Foreign Culture Ban Violations, Says NGO
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A Seoul-based non-governmental organization reported that the number of executions in North Korea significantly increased after the border closure during the COVID-19 pandemic, primarily due to violations of foreign culture and religious prohibitions. The report, based on interviews with 880 North Korean defectors and satellite imagery, documented 60 executions involving 148 people between 2020 and 2024, a notable increase from 41 cases in the preceding five years.