Kim Jong-un, the dictator of North Korea, commands that married couples seeking divorce must be sent to labor camps for punishment for their actions.

DICTATOR Kim Jong-un has ordered divorcing couples be sent to a labour camp to atone for their “crimes”.

The North Korean dumpy despot wants both to serve up to six months as a split is seen as “anti-socialist”.

In the past, only the spouse who initiated the divorce process faced consequences, even when they were victims of domestic violence, as shared by a resident from the reclusive country.

But now, both spouses will face imprisonment once the divorce is finalised.

A resident from Ryanggang, a northern province, shared their experience at the Kimjongsuk County People’s Court where 12 individuals were granted divorce decrees, according to a report by RFA.

“Immediately after the verdict, they were transferred to the county labour training camp.”

The resident said that divorces have increased rapidly since 2020.

With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the entire country was locked down and it was very difficult for most families to make a living.

The poor economic conditions led to many marriages falling apart.

To stop married couples from splitting up during this turbulent time, the government began punishing divorcees.

“Until last year, when a couple divorced, only the person who first filed for divorce was sent to a labour training camp,” the resident said.

“Starting this month, all divorced couples will be sent to labour training camps.”

Last year, the state initiated an education campaign to prevent specifically women from getting divorced.