Posted 1/25/2024, 12:55:29 PM
Kim Admits to Economic Failures, Poor Living Conditions in Rare Moment of Candor
- Kim Jong Un acknowledged poor living conditions and lack of necessities as a "serious political issue" in North Korea
- He said the disparity between rural and urban areas must be addressed
- Kim urged officials who have let conditions deteriorate to admit their incapability without excuses
- North Korea remains very poor due to economic mismanagement and sanctions limiting trade
- This was a rare moment of honesty from the regime about internal governance and well-being issues