Teary-eyed Kim Jong Un issues rare apology to North Koreans over 'failing' to protect them

In a first, rth Korean leer Kim Jong-un became emotional and shed tears while speaking at a huge military pare held on Saturday to mark 75th anniversary of ruling Workers’ party. Kim removed his glasses and wiped his tears while issuing a rare apology to his fellow countrymen for woes y h to suffer due to COVID-19 pandemic.

dressing mammoth crowd he said that his countrymen placed immense trust in him but he failed to live up to expectations. 

“Although I am entrusted with important responsibility to le this country upholding cause of great comres Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il thanks to trust of all people, my efforts and sincerity have t been sufficient eugh to rid our people of difficulties in ir lives,” Kim said as reported by Guardian.

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Mounting pressure on Kim

China is largest ecomic partner of rth Korea, however, tre between two came to a standstill as latter closed border due to COVID-19. Although rth Korea has claimed y have t reported a single case of Coronavirus, country has suffered immensely due to closure of borders and impact of several natural disasters coupled with years of sanctions.

refore, Kim shedding tear is seen as a sign of mounting pressure on his regime by experts according to international media. Reportedly most people in audience also h tears rolling down ir faces.

Kim in his speech sent out good wishes to people affected by COVID-19 all over world and expressed desire to improve relations with South Korea while avoiding any direct reference with US.

"I also send this warm wish of mine to our dear fellow countrymen in south and hope that this health crisis would come to an end as early as possible and day would come when rth and south take each or's hand again," Associated Press quoted him as saying.

However, he issued a warning that he would fully mobilise his nuclear force if threatened. During military pare, Kim also unveiled what appeared to be a new intercontinental ballistic missile. military pare witnessed showcasing of heavy artillery tanks, armoured vehicles, rocket launchers and a bro range of ballistic missiles.

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(with inputs from ncies)