North Korea's Dictator Is Really Into His Haircut

In December, 2013, North Korean media reported that Jong-un ordered his uncle executed, accusing him of being a traitor. In January 24, he reportedly ordered the family of his uncle, including children, be executed, too.

In Feb. 2014, United Nations investigators accused North Korea's government of committing crimes against humanity.

The government uses an array of abusive tactics — including murder, starvation, slavery, torture, and sexual violence — to terrorize "the population into submission," according to a report by the United Nations Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights.

On March 10, Jong-un was re-elected to North Korea's highest legislative body. He reportedly received 100% of the votes cast.

North Korea has banned the internet and all independent media.

According to Human Rights Watch, an estimated 80,000 to 120,000 people may be imprisoned in North Korea's secret torture camps.

Or at least they have to.

Forced child labor is widespread in North Korea, where children are often sent on unpaid, school-organized labor projects, according to HRW.

The former NBA star Dennis Rodman made several trips to North Korea and called Jong-un a friend. In March 2014, he announced he would no longer be traveling there, after his trips raised repeated controversy.