A recent warning posted publicly in North Korea earlier in the year warned citizens of "strict punishment" up to and including execution for engaging in the trafficking of counterfeit medicine and alcohol, a photo obtained by NK News this week revealed.
The sign -- spotted at two locations in-country -- was produced and distributed by the Ministry of People's Security (MPS), North Korea's top law enforcement body, and is dated June 11, 2019.
A recent warning posted publicly in North Korea earlier in the year warned citizens of "strict punishment" up to and including execution for engaging in the trafficking of counterfeit medicine and alcohol, a photo obtained by NK News this week revealed.
The sign -- spotted at two locations in-country -- was produced and distributed by the Ministry of People's Security (MPS), North Korea's top law enforcement body, and is dated June 11, 2019.
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