North Korean fishing boat captain executed for listening to foreign radio

[radiocph]

A North Korean fishing-boat captain is believed to have been publicly executed for listening to banned foreign radio stations while at sea.

The man, known by his surname, Choi, and said to have been in his 40s, was killed by firing squad in front of 100 boat captains and fisheries executives, a Radio Free Asia report said, citing sources in the country.

North Korea has strict rules governing the behavior of its citizens and prohibits them from listening to most foreign radio stations. Radio Free Asia noted, however, that international broadcasts could be picked up while in the open water.
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A North Korean fisherman was publicly executed for listening to foreign radio stations at sea, Radio Free Asia report says

The man, known by his surname, Choi, and said to be in his 40s, was killed by firing squad in front of 100 boat captains and fisheries executives.

www.insider.com

 

[kf4rca]

What do you expect from a country run by a certified a-hole?

 

[Ai4i]

South Korea is not as strict but they do jam broadcasts from the north.