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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shared a rare apology in a visibly emotional speech at a military parade over the weekend.
At a massive event to mark the 75th anniversary of the ruling Workers’ Party, Kim said he was grateful that not a single North Korean had been infected with the virus, a claim that has been questioned by US and South Korean officials.
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Kim Jong Un gets emotional during his speech.
But he added that the combination of measures against the coronavirus, international sanctions and several typhoons prevented the government from fulfilling its promises to improve the lives of citizens.
While wiping her tears, Kim apologized for her failures to help her state through difficult times due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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“Our people have trusted me, as high as the sky and as deep as the sea, but I have not always been able to live up to it satisfactorily,” he said, according to a translation of his words in the Korea Times. “I’m really sorry about that.”
He continued: “Although I have been entrusted with the important responsibility of leading this country defending the cause of great comrades Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il thanks to the trust of all the people, my efforts and sincerity have not been enough to free our people. of the difficulties of his life. “
The controversial leader appeared to sympathize with his people in much of his speech.
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People celebrate the 75th anniversary of the country’s Workers Party at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang, North Korea.
He spoke of “grave challenges”, “innumerable tests” and “unprecedented disasters,” according to media reports.
He also thanked his troops for the sacrifices they have made for his country.
During the parade, a new massive intercontinental ballistic nuclear missile (ICBM) capable of striking the US was unveiled.
The South Korean Defense Ministry said it was expressing concern that “North Korea revealed weapons, including what is suspected to be a new long-range ballistic missile.”
A statement from the ministry demanded that North Korea comply with the 2018 inter-Korean agreements aimed at reducing animosities.
– Stuff, AP from additional reports
