An Analysis of Control Mechanisms Preventing Coups in North Korea

North Korea is a totalitarian dictatorship with a comprehensive cult of personality around the Kim family, but why have the oppressed populace remained obedient?

North Korea's legal and physical infrastructure is deliberately constructed to prevent coups. The country's strict control over citizen movement exemplifies this. Residents cannot travel freely within the country; for instance, moving from Kaesong to Sariwon requires explicit government authorization.

In terms of residential planning, those who are loyal…