Although I am entrusted with the important responsibility to lead this country upholding the cause of the great comrades Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il thanks to the trust of all the people, my efforts and sincerity have not been sufficient enough to rid our people of the difficulties in their lives.
— Kim Jong-un Contemporary

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Self-criticism delivered during a military parade speech.

Date / Period

2020

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Strange & Unusual

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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/oct/12/kim-jong-un-sheds-tears-as-he-deli…

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