The North Korean newspaper pointed out that the year was "the worst in the trials since the country was founded," and emphasized Kim Jung-eun's achievements as improving the lives of the people.
While the economy is being hit by the effects of the new coronavirus, it seems that the aim is to seek internal cohesion.
In North Korea, it has been 10 years since General Secretary Kim Jung-eun took office as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces on the 30th of this month.
The Workers' Party of Korea's Rodong Sinmun newspaper publishes daily articles looking back on Kim's 10-year rule, and the article dated 22nd said that the year was "the worst since the country was founded." I pointed out.
According to Radio Press, which analyzes North Korean reports, it is the first time that party newspapers and state media have reported that the situation has been the toughest since the country was founded.
On the other hand, regarding the rule of General Secretary Kim, he said, "It was a climax of 10 years in dedication to the people," and emphasized his achievements as improving the lives of the people, such as the progress of large-scale housing construction projects. Did.
While the economy is being hit by the new coronavirus and prolonged economic sanctions, it seems that the aim is to strengthen internal cohesion by impressing the attitude of being close to the people.