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The absurdity of North Korea's medal-giving practices becomes evident when examining the bizarre recipients of these honors. For instance, a man was awarded the Hero of Labor title for cultivating barren land using human waste, and various other accolades have been granted to individuals for remarkably trivial achievements. The number and categories of civil medals exploded post-Korean War, characterized by an elaborate array of peculiar awards that even extends to professionals such as base-level doctors, pharmacists, fishermen, and myriad other occupations.