Kim Jong Un has reportedly banned North Koreans from eating hot dogs, deeming the food item “too Western.”
This ban is part of a broader crackdown on what the regime views as capitalist or Western influences.
Individuals caught selling or cooking hot dogs could face severe penalties, including being sent to labor camps.
This action aligns with previous efforts by the North Korean government to control cultural infiltration from the West, including restrictions on other foods and entertainment perceived as non-socialist.