Kim Jong-un has reportedly ordered that divorcing couples be sent to labour camps for up to six months, with women potentially facing longer sentences.

The North Korean leader has declared that ending a marriage demonstrates anti-socialist sympathies and warrants punishment.

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    6 days ago

    I had no idea it was that easy to ensure your citizens will never get married!

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      6 days ago

      Unmarried?? That’s a trip to the labor camps!

      Married no kids?? That’s right labor camps.

      Married, kids, no boys?? You better believe that’s labor camp.

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      Do you really think people will have a choice? Here’s your wife chosen for you by the Party. Do you marry her or are you an anti-socialist class traitor?