North Korea asks citizens to take loyalty oaths on Kim Jong Un's birthday, signaling political assertiveness.
North Korea has asked its citizens to take loyalty oaths on leader Kim Jong Un's birthday for the first time since he took power in 2011, signaling a shift towards political assertiveness. This move comes as part of other steps the country is taking to demonstrate support for its leader, including missile tests and a delegation visit to Iran. Experts suggest the choice to host a loyalty oath ceremony marks a departure from Kim's predecessors' approach, and the South and North Development Institute (SAND) has also suggested that North Korea could designate Kim's birthday as an official anniversary as soon as next year.
May 06, 2024
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