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Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – An unusual public appearance by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Unlike the usual, where he always showed a stylish image, Kim appeared in a speech celebrating the 75th anniversary of the North Korean Workers’ Party, a little different.
Loaded The Korea Times, I was so excited. Even shed tears. What is the cause?
This happened when Kim delivered a speech in the middle of a massive military parade held in the country to show his military strength, on Saturday (10/10/2020) evening local time.
A third of all speeches expressed regret that they could not improve the lives of the citizens of this ascetic country.
“Our people have put faith, as high as the sky and as deep as the sea, in me, but I have not always managed to live it satisfactorily. I am very sorry,” said Kim, quoted on Monday (12/10/2020).
“Although I have been entrusted with the important responsibility of leading this country, defending the struggles of the great comrade Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il, thanks to the trust of all, my efforts and sincerity have not been enough to clear us. the difficulties of life them. “
In video footage from various outlets, Kim is even seen taking off her glasses and wiping away the tears that fell in the middle of the speech. He even uses terms like “formidable challenges,” “innumerable trials,” and “calamities that have never occurred in history.”
Analysts say this rarely happens in public and they say he is under pressure. Concern for angry people may be the cause, especially with some of the difficulties in the country.
“It is important to see why he shed tears at this opportunity,” said Hong Min, director of the North Korea Division at the Korean Institute for National Unification.
“Underneath his message, one can feel that Kim feels a lot of pressure on his leadership.”
Previously, the North Korean economy did not grow from 2017 to 2018. The economy contracted, also known as -3.5% and -4.1%.
However, in 2019, North Korea posted 0.4% growth, as cited by Trading Economics. Even so, there is no data on how the country grew during 2020.
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