Disabled Veterans in North Korea Forced into Debt Collection
Disabled veterans in Pukchang County, South Pyongan Province, have been forced by circumstances to work as debt collectors for moneylenders, a recent report from Daily NK has revealed. These veterans, struggling to make ends meet amid economic challenges worsened by COVID-19, have resorted to aggressive debt collection tactics.
Underpaid and Undervalued: The Plight of North Korean Veterans
Due to shared interests, moneylenders pay disabled veterans to intimidate debtors, taking advantage of loopholes in the legal system. With little support from the government, these veterans see debt collection as a means of survival, often resorting to destructive methods to extract payments.
While public opinion remains divided on the issue, many feel that the root cause lies in the government’s neglect of disabled veterans, driving them to desperate measures. As tensions escalate, questions arise on how to address the systemic failures that push veterans to the brink.
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