Kim Jong Un Tries to Appease NK People by Visiting Flood-hit Areas

News Summary

North Korean state media reported on Tuesday that Kim Jong Un visited flood-hit areas and urged for the swift completion of rehabilitation efforts before the December party plenary meeting.

Kim made his third inspection of the flood recovery work site in North Phyongan Province on Monday, expressing his commitment to finishing the rehabilitation efforts at the highest standard.

South Korea's unification ministry stated that Kim's recent visit to the flood-hit regions underscores his endeavors to enhance his reputation as a leader who is attentive to the needs of the people and to soothe public opinion.

Commentary

Kim's multiple visits to flood-stricken areas in a short period of time show his desperate attempts to appease his people who have become increasingly dissatisfied with their dictator.

Especially with the news about the deployment of North Korean troops to Russia spreading among the North Korean citizens, it is more crucial for Kim to show them how caring he is as their leader.

However, the North Korean population is already aware that Kim's deceptive display is merely an attempt to appease them, given that they have witnessed the true nature of their dictator and his regime when Kim willingly sold thousands of young individuals to Russia.

Despite Kim's desperate efforts, Kim will soon realize that his people are no longer fooled and manipulated by his deceptive facade. As a result, he will likely resort to escalating military tensions with South Korea on a significant level as a final measure to maintain control over his people.