Kim Jong Un says he’s ‘ashamed and sorry’ for neglecting economy


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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he was “ashamed and sorry” for neglecting economic development outside the capital during his time in power, according to state media on Thursday, promising to reverse the trend by building factories in every county over the next 10 years.

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2024-02-29 02:26:15

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