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How is North Korea considered a democracy and not a monarchy when Kim Jong Un's freakin sister took over in his absense? (hexbear.net)
submitted 5 years ago by to c/main@hexbear.net
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I see the point being treaded all over the place. Father, son, and grandson have run the country for 70+ years, yet I keep seeing people refer to N. Korea as a democracy. Is this ironic joke memes, or just something going over my head?

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[–] 2 points 5 years ago* (last edited 5 years ago) (1 child)

She didn't. The Chairman of the State Affairs Commission, the closest thing they have to a head of state in the DPRK, is elected by their elected legislature, the Supreme People's Assembly. Same with their prime minister. Party positions like General Secretary are voted on by the party. Please stop believing the corporate news media that we're all well aware lie constantly.

Next question.

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  • [–] [S] 0 points 5 years ago (1 child)

    The power struggles within the dynasty have been violent, with Kim Jong-il's brother-in-law Jang Song-thaek, and Kim Jong-un's half-brother, Kim Jong-nam, having been killed by the regime by execution and assassination, respectively.

    Is that part a lie? Why are they murdering one another's heirs and talking about successors to the dynasty?

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