North Korea has reportedly executed schoolchildren for watching the popular South Korean series "Squid Game" and listening to K-pop music, according to new testimony obtained by Amnesty International. The executions, along with other harsh punishments, highlight the severe restrictions on foreign media consumption in the country.
The reports, detailed after 25 interviews with escapees, also indicate that citizens face death for enjoying South Korean cultural products. The less affluent are reportedly more likely to receive the most severe punishments, while wealthier individuals may face less harsh consequences.
In other news, a British man died after falling from the sixth-floor balcony of a hotel in Torremolinos, Spain. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, is under investigation by the country's National Police, according to local newspaper Diario Sur. The man was 37 years old.
Meanwhile, the upcoming Winter Olympics in Italy are already facing controversy. Claims of ski jumpers using "crotch enhancements" to gain a competitive edge have been brought to the World Anti-Doping Agency, according to Sky News sports correspondent Rob Harris. Other controversies include banned helmets, qualifying manipulation claims, and Russian hacking.
In Japan, a new Pokémon theme park, PokéPark Kanto, opened in Tokyo on Thursday. The permanent attraction, located within Yomiuriland, covers 26,000 square meters and features a forest trail with life-sized Pokémon and areas for rides, shops, and food. The opening comes as Japan experiences a surge in tourism.
Finally, Germany is warning of increased Iranian espionage targeting the Bundeswehr, the German army. Security officials and lawmakers have expressed concerns about cyber attacks and a heightened threat environment, following Iran's designation of the Bundeswehr and other EU armed forces as "terrorist groups." This move was in response to the European Union placing Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on its terror list.
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