North Korea Bans ‘I Love You’ in Letters: Cupid Under Surveillance

North Korea Takes Love Letters Seriously

In a move that can only be described as a romantic tragedy, North Korea has officially banned citizens from expressing their love in letters. Yes, you heard that right—Cupid has been put on notice!

The Incident that Sparked Outrage

In Hamhŭng, the country’s second-largest city, officials from a factory's Socialist Patriotic Youth League stumbled upon a love letter during a routine inspection. The letter contained phrases like ‘I love you’ and ‘The only thing I think of is you.’ Apparently, these sweet nothings were deemed a serious national security threat!

Romance or Treason?

According to sources, the authorities criticized the phrase “I love you,” branding it as emblematic of a ‘decadent lifestyle’ tainted by capitalist ideologies. The young man behind the letter was publicly shamed and forced to denounce his ‘rotten spirit’ in front of his peers. Talk about a love story gone wrong!

Crackdown on Culture

This bizarre crackdown on romance fits into a broader trend where North Korean officials are increasingly paranoid about outside influences. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the regime has tightened its grip, fearing that any hint of Western culture could spark unrest among the youth.

More Bizarre Bans

But it doesn’t stop at love letters. The state has also wiped out terms like ‘ice cream’ and ‘hamburger,’ forcing citizens to adopt state-sanctioned alternatives. Who knew that language could be so dangerous?

A Love Story for the Ages

In a country where even the simplest expressions of affection can lead to severe consequences, one has to wonder: what’s next? Perhaps a ban on holding hands? The world watches with bated breath.