Kim Jong Un worship, threats to ruling system stressed as party conference ends



News Kim Jong Un worship, threats to ruling system stressed as party conference ends Thousands of mid-level officials gathered to hear North Korean leader’s closing speech on his party’s survival plans Colin Zwirko March 1, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Some conference attendees were seen bowing to a large framed portrait of Kim Jong Un on display inside the Pyongyang Indoor Stadium in a state TV report on the first day of the event \| Image: KCTV (Feb. 27, 2022) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his ruling party faces “irreparable consequences” if it can’t win the hearts and minds of the population, according to a state media report on a major conference for mid-level party officials which ended Monday. In a closing speech, Kim demanded sincere and “motherly” leadership from thousands of officials gathered from around the country, as well as worship of himself and absolute loyalty to the ruling party’s socialist ideology. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his ruling party faces “irreparable consequences” if it can’t win the hearts and minds of the population, according to a state media report on a major conference for mid-level party officials which ended Monday. In a closing speech, Kim demanded sincere and “motherly” leadership from thousands of officials gathered from around the country, as well as worship of himself and absolute loyalty to the ruling party’s socialist ideology. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Kim Jong Un worship, threats to ruling system stressed as party conference ends

Thousands of mid-level officials gathered to hear North Korean leader’s closing speech on his party’s survival plans

Colin Zwirko March 1, 2022

Kim Jong Un worship, threats to ruling system stressed as party conference ends

Some conference attendees were seen bowing to a large framed portrait of Kim Jong Un on display inside the Pyongyang Indoor Stadium in a state TV report on the first day of the event | Image: KCTV (Feb. 27, 2022)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his ruling party faces “irreparable consequences” if it can’t win the hearts and minds of the population, according to a state media report on a major conference for mid-level party officials which ended Monday.

In a closing speech, Kim demanded sincere and “motherly” leadership from thousands of officials gathered from around the country, as well as worship of himself and absolute loyalty to the ruling party’s socialist ideology.

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