Updated September 28th, 2020 at 13:15 IST
North Korea reveals that Kim Jong-un pays taxes and fines; Netizens ask 'To whom? Himself?
North Korea's official news service took to Twitter to announce that Kim Jong-Un pays his taxes. Netizens are wondering why the Supreme leader fined himself
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The official Newsfeed of the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (North Korea) took to Twitter to announce that the nation's Supreme Leader Kim Jong-Un follows his 'patriotic duty'. The DPRK News Service said that Marshal Kim Jong-Un pays his taxes and fines among other things. Subsequently, netizens are wondering why the Supreme leader fined himself.
Marshal Kim Jong-Un follows his patriotic duty to pay all taxes, fees, assessments, levies, and fines.
— DPRK News Service (@DPRK_News)
Netizens React to North Korea's Kim 'fining himself'
While several users ask what Kim Jong-Un was fined for, others lauded him (albeit sarcastically) for his 'honesty and upright' leadership. There were also those who pointed out that North Korea is reportedly a tax-free country with no upfront taxes. Netizens also pointed out that Kim Jong-Un actually pays the taxes and fines to himself.
What has Marshal Kim been fined for though?
— Flip Lucas (@FlipOLucas)
You are a lucky country to have such honest, upright and meticulous leadership. Many in my nation think many of our lawmakers’ loyalties have been captured by our election system requiring almost constant campaign fundraising. This makes me sad
— morgan terry (@morganterry3)
...to himself!
— Andrew Shea (@OttawaShea)
You know, fun fact: North Korea does not have an income tax
— Nathaniel Downes (@downix)
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Published September 28th, 2020 at 13:15 IST