North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has banned the sale of sausage sandwiches.

The recent decisions made by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have sparked new debates in the country. The 40-year-old leader has reportedly banned the sale of hot dogs and sentenced divorced couples to prison.

According to the leader, fast food culture is too Western, and the sale of such foods will be considered treason. Anyone selling hot dogs on the streets or cooking this dish at home could be sent to labor camps.

A vendor from Ryanggang province stated, "The sale of budae-jjigae in the market has stopped." Budae-jjigae is a spicy dish made with meat, beans, and sausages from Korean-American fusion cuisine. Shops selling this dish, which was imported from South Korea in 2017, will be closed.

Severe Penalties for the Divorced

One of Kim Jong Un's new decisions targets divorced couples. Divorce is seen as an "anti-socialist" act, and both parties can face up to 6 months in a labor camp. It is noted that women may receive longer sentences.

A citizen from Ryanggang reported, "12 people who divorced in court were immediately sent to a labor camp. Until last year, only the party initiating the divorce was penalized."

New Leader Candidate?

Meanwhile, concerns about Kim Jong Un's health have raised questions about who his successor will be. The leader was seen with his 12-year-old daughter Kim Ju Ae during New Year celebrations. Ju Ae, described by state media as the "great guiding person," is rumored to be her father's potential successor.