I'm sorry, but this lacks all perspective. We have, on occassion, done some of the same kind of things as NK, but not typically to the same extent, with the same level of brutality and control, let alone all at the same time, today.
When, for example, have we done this?
> The government practices collective punishment, sending to forced labor camps not only the offender but also their parents, spouse, children, and even grandchildren. These camps are notorious for horrific living conditions and abuse, including induced starvation, little or no medical care, lack of proper housing and clothes, continuous mistreatment and torture by guards, and executions. Forced labor at the kwan-li-so often involves difficult physical labor such as mining, logging, and agricultural work, all done with rudimentary tools in often dangerous and harsh conditions. Death rates in these camps are reportedly extremely high.
Or this?
> All media and publications are state controlled, and unauthorized access to non-state radio or TV broadcasts is punished. North Koreans are punished if found with mobile media such as DVDs or computer ‘flash drives’ containing unauthorized TV programs, such as South Korean drama and entertainment shows.
Or this?
> North Korea criminalizes leaving the country without state permission.
Or this?
> people arrested in North Korea are routinely tortured by officials seeking confessions, bribes, and obedience. Common forms of torture include sleep deprivation, beatings with iron rods or sticks, kicking and slapping, and enforced sitting or standing for hours. Guards also sexually abuse female detainees.
(Yes, I realize we have done some of these things to CIA detainees overseas, which is truly terrible. But we're talking here about all arrest in NK.)
Or this?
> Forced labor is essentially the norm in the country, and workers are systematically denied freedom of association and the right to organize and collectively bargain.