N. Korean recalls corrupt security agents from Russia, but punishment unlikely - Daily NK English

N. Korean recalls corrupt security agents from Russia, but punishment unlikely - Daily NK English

North Korea has begun summoning corrupt state security agents deployed to Russia in what appears to be an anti-corruption effort, but there are concerns the government will shield the agents from serious punishment. After recalling agents to Pyongyang, the Ministry of State Security issued a directive threatening severe consequences, yet corrupt officials typically escape punishment — a contradiction that even North Koreans criticize. According …