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#1691 - Yeonmi Park

The Joe Rogan Experience

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Language and Control in North Korea

This chapter explores the chilling effects of language manipulation in North Korea, revealing how the absence of personal pronouns and emotions like 'love' affect identity and expression. It examines the regime's oppressive control, highlighting extreme fear, societal surveillance, and the brutal consequences of dissent, including public executions. Through personal anecdotes, the speakers illustrate the harrowing realities faced by individuals living under a totalitarian regime where loyalty is enforced through horrifying means.

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