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North Korea's stringent control over people's use of cellphone will most unlikely concede possbiility of grassroots revolution. / Courtesy of Pressian |
A North Korean defector said in an open statement the state, even with growing numbers of cellphone users, will never allow room for civil revolution, Segye Ilbo said Tuesday.
The statement was made by Lee Hyeon-seo, 34, at a seminar hosted by the Committee for Human Rights in North Korea and the Foreign Policy Initiative (FPI) in Washington D.C on Monday.
Lee said that despite North Koreans' comparatively advanced perception from the past as sparked by their increasing use of cellphones, they will constantly be under threats of the state's distinct controlling system that reins on people's mobile communication.
Once the country nabs those trying to raise digital upheaval among citizens, it will execute their bloodlines down to third generations.
Because of such brutality, North Koreans cannot openly express their thoughts when there are more than four people, fearing being tipped off and getting arrested.
Foreign analysts in Washington foresaw the isolated state will soon meet ideological shifts within because of the sudden surge in North Koreans using cellphones since 2009.
Lee also mentioned about changing atmosphere among cellphone users in the state. While in the past they had to seek hideouts to use the devices, nowadays they choose simpler ways to avoid national guards' monitoring, like taking cover by joining large crowds.