Kim Jong Un gives the order: No birthday, marriage, and alcohol for a week

Kim Jong Un gives the order: No birthday, marriage, and alcohol for a week

North Korea is in the midst of a seven-day mourning period after marking the 11th anniversary of former leader Kim Jong Il's death and will not be allowed to sing, drink or celebrate birthdays, Radio Free Asia said instead. The government has ordered its citizens to take a stand [...]

The government has ordered its citizens to take a solemn reflection stance on the life of current leader Kim Jong Un, who died on December 17th 2011.

“No one should drink alcohol or enjoy singing or drinking alcohol during the memory of Kim Jong II”, a resident of Ryanggang's northern province said on condition of anonymity for security reasons.

Moreover, people must lower their tone of voice or avoid major events in life, such as birthday ceremonies, weddings, funerals, and even ceremonies to commemorate dead relatives.

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