Porn videos are secretly circulating among North Korean men, with most of the porn produced in China or Japan, according to a website focused on the isolated country.
News Focus International reported that the porn is referred to as “Sex R,” a phrase combining the word “sex” with CD-R, citing an interview with a defector.
“North Korean men can’t get proper sex education, so they learn by watching porn,” said Kim Young-min, who fled to South Korea earlier this year. He added that talking about sex is a social taboo in North Korea.
Most viewers look for Sex R videos made in China, as those made in Japan are more expensive.
However, the North Korean government is reportedly controlling the spread of these videos. The report said a man had been executed for watching such a video.