On the 12th of September 2007, the “Good Friends” reported
a nation-wide inspection of prostitution within the DPRK.
Many of the young women who were arrested were forced into
prostitution by their own mothers.

The arrested women argued that, “If there were more jobs, salary or even rationing, who in their right mind would do such things for a living?”

Due to the lack of food, there has been a direct increase in the
number of young women entering the prostitution business.

The punishment for business owners?

“The seven restaurant owners and managers were sentenced to execution by a firing squad and the 40 underage children that were involved in the prostitution are currently in jail receiving indoctrination.”

Furthermore, there was a “a shortage of necessities in North Korea
nationwide due to the huge flood this summer.”
North Hamkyung is faring the worst without rice, water and electricity.
Since the transportation methods within the
province are terrible as well, it makes things worse–they are
unable to receive even the minimal aid.

For more information: The Daily NK.

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