North Korea Banned Laughing, Drinking And Shopping For 11 Days To Observe Anniversary Of Kim Jong Un’s Father’s Death — Those Caught Were ‘Taken Away And Never Seen Again’

In a move reflecting the government’s tight control over its populace, North Korea banned laughter, alcohol consumption and leisure activities for an 11-day mourning period two years ago. The directive, reported by Radio Free Asia and covered by Newsweek, was to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the death of Kim Jong Il, the father ofOn Time.com.ng