A child without legs is begging near a market. A lot of kotchebi lose their legs after being involved in an accident (since they sleep under freight cars) or they cut their legs off after being frostbitten. March 2013, in Pyongson City, South Pyongyang Province. Taken by Kim Dong-cheol (ASIAPRESS)
Related article: A toddler–roaming around a city–represents the society. Kim Jong-un thoughtlessly enters orphanages without taking off shoes.
Rodong Sinmun reported Kim Jong-un’s visit to an orphanage. It is supposed to convey his “love towards the children.” Staff and government officials seem to be moved to tears. Quoted from Rodong Sinmun in January 2015.
＜Kotchebi, the Homeless, Under the Kim Jong-un Regime＞View article sections
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