Discover the truth: 10 facts about North Korea

Three generation punishment In North Korea

In North Korea, guilt for a crime runs over three generations. The bloodline of a family is punished for a crime their ancestor committed just because they are biologically related. They are thrown into a prison camp. The prisoners serve their time in it. In North Korea, convicts attempting to run away are unpardonable. It is taken to be a major offence which often results in the death penalty.