Kim Jong-un Goes Bananas over “The Interview,” Bans All US Movies at the Border

“The Interview” saga is far from over and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un knows this very well. After trying to block the movie from even making its official premiere in the United States, the supreme leader of North Korea is trying to deal with a more local problem, again caused by the very same movie.

It appears that “The Interview” has become a local phenomenon and many North Koreans have already watched it thanks to the black market, which made it possible to buy the movie in the country. Some are willing to pay no less than $50 (€35) for a copy of the movie, BI reports citing the Free North Korea Radio.

Unsurprisingly, Kim Jong-un has his own merit for making “The Interview” so popular in North Korea, mostly because of the international scandal that started against the United States after having a group of hackers threaten Sony with terrorist attacks in case the movie goes public.

For starters, “The Interview” showcases a plot against Kim Jong-un planned by the CIA, with the North Korean leader assassinated at the end of the movie.

This obviously has a strong impact on his image, as Kim Jong-un has always described himself as “the son of a god,” so it's easy to see why he tried so hard to block the movie from reaching theaters.

Trying to block all US movies at the border

It appears that Kim Jong-un is well aware of the fact that many North Koreans are getting their hands on the movie, so what he's now trying to do is block all US movies at the border, especially if they come through the black market.

North Korea’s State Security Department and The Ministry of People’s Security sent all its officers to talk directly to black market dealers and order them not to bring not only “The Interview” in the country, but any other US movie.

With a fully controlled Internet connection and “The Interview” blocked at the border, Kim Jong-un hopes that no North Korean will actually manage to get their hands on the movie, at least until the Pyongyang supreme leader comes up with another way to prove people that he's really God.