The recent intensification of the idolization of Kim Jong-un and social control has become a key factor negatively impacting the human rights of North Korean residents. As part of the idolization of Kim Jong-un and social control, North Korea is strengthening emphasis on patriotism, unity, loyalty, dedication, and repayment under the slogan “Let’s unite under patriotism,” and promotion of notions ‘power of patriotism,’ ‘power of unity.’

1. Collectivism and Patriotism: Imposition of Unity, Loyalty, Dedication, and
Repayment
2. Patriotism and Unity, Loyalty and Repayment, Culminating in Sacrifices of
Human Rights