North Korea: Soldiers severely beaten at martial arts festival

At a “serious martial art” ceremony, North Korean soldiers showed what they could do on Monday. Ruler Kim Jong Un (37) was also present – and was impressed by the show.

North Korean state media released a video of the ceremony. It shows smashing concrete blocks with bare hands, lying on bare chests with broken glass, or smashing bricks on the head. A soldier is also shown allowing himself to be beaten with a wooden stick.