North Korea

Kim Jong-un admits “terrible situation” in rural areas, pushes for regional development

Kim Jong-un admits “terrible situation” in rural areas, pushes for regional development

As someone who has been in power for over 10 years, it is disheartening to hear that North Korea’s rural areas have remained horribly underdeveloped since the collapse of the USSR. And while Kim Jong-un may have had ample time to fix these issues, it seems that he has instead chosen to focus on other priorities.

It is difficult to ignore the stark irony in Kim Jong-un’s declaration to help the starving people in remote villages by building 20 new missiles and shooting them into the sea. This approach not only highlights the misplaced priorities of the regime but also speaks to the lack of understanding and empathy for the struggles faced by the people.… Continue reading

North Korea’s Kim warns failure to provide food a ‘serious political issue’

North Korea’s Kim warns failure to provide food a ‘serious political issue’

As I read through the varied opinions and insights on North Korea’s recent plea for food assistance, I couldn’t help but contemplate the gravity of the situation. It’s undeniable that the issue of failing to provide food in North Korea is indeed a serious political matter, one that affects not only the current regime but also the people of the country.

There’s no shortage of skepticism when it comes to Kim Jong-un’s concerns about food shortages. With images of his robust figure circulating online, it’s easy to question whether he has ever truly experienced hunger.… Continue reading