Some believe Kim's absolute power could falter if he does not address COVID-19 pandemic-related issues plaguing the country.
For three minutes on Friday, citizens of the capital of Pyongyang observed a moment of silence, bowing their heads as a siren blared within the city and cars, trains and ships all blew their horns. Meanwhile, masses climbed Pyongyang's Mansu Hill to place flowers in front of statues of Kim Jong Il and his father Kim Il Sung and bowed., published articles showing reverence for Kim Jong Il, also asking readers to show more loyalty to Kim Jong Un.
South Korean government estimates say the North's grain production is at its lowest point since Kim took his leadership position a decade ago. In an apparent echo of official propaganda, Pyongyang citizen Won Jong Rim also told the Associated Press Television News that"our great general went through so much hardship, pushing his way along such an arduous path, to build a paradise here, achieving what the people want."
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