‘I Have Failed’—Kim Jong Un Shows Tearful Side in Confronting North Korea’s Hardships

North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un reacts during a speech at a military parade marking 75th founding anniversary of Workers' Party of Korea, in this still image taken from video on Oct. 12, 2020. KRT TV/ via Reuters

Analysis

SEOUL—North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appeared to shed tears at the weekend as he thanked citizens for their sacrifices, in the most striking demonstration yet of how he is relying on his “man of the people” persona to tackle his country’s deepening crises.