North Korea duplicates Lego blocks: A propaganda tool for kids
North Korea has introduced a new set of toys eerily similar to Lego blocks, according to NK News portal. Experts speculate these toys could be used to further Kim Jong Un's nuclear and ballistic campaigns.
6:54 PM EST, December 9, 2023
The North Korean agency KCNA has published photos revealing the set, comprised of miniatures of four rockets, including two intercontinental Hwasong-15s capable of carrying nuclear warheads. The toys bear a striking resemblance to the Lego City Space Rocket and Launch Control model.
North Korea's indoctrination of children
NK News portal highlighted the fact that North Korea does not hold a license to manufacture Lego toys, suggesting they may be infringing upon the Danish company's copyright. It remains unclear if the toys are solely marketed domestically or also exported to other countries.
The second set imitated by the Koreans clearly mimics the Lego Ninjago series.
Experts conjecture that these rocket toys could be a key component of the regime's propaganda strategy, designed to foster loyalty towards the leader and promote national pride. Moreover, the toys might serve an educational purpose, introducing children to North Korea's nuclear and ballistic programs - viewed as a crux of national security.
The continued threat of North Korea
North Korea poses a threat to global security on multiple fronts. Primarily, its operation of a nuclear program has raised eyebrows in the international community. After conducting numerous successful nuclear and ballistic tests, concerns have escalated over North Korea's potential to launch nuclear attacks on other nations. These actions stir international instability and heighten the risk of conflict escalation.
Secondly, the North Korean regime is marked by tyrannical rule and human rights abuses. There's tight control over information dissemination within the country, with citizens heavily restricted in terms of free speech and assembly. Reports of human rights violations, including torture, political imprisonments, and forced labor, are rampant. Such oppression sparks fears of regional stability and could precipitate a humanitarian crisis.
Moreover, North Korea is notorious for its aggressive posturing towards other nations, often threatening attacks on neighboring countries, including South Korea and Japan. Such actions escalate tension and the risk of military conflict in the region. North Korea's involvement in cyber-attacks also threatens the infrastructure and computer systems of other nations.
