"Doubts and Discontent: North Korean Citizens Question Kim Family Rule and Economic Stability"

A report from the Unification Ministry of South Korea indicates that North Korean citizens are increasingly skeptical of the Kim family's leadership, with interviews of defectors suggesting a decrease in confidence since the early 2010s. The country's failing economy has led to widespread hardships, including hunger and poor medical care, contributing to negative public sentiment. Kim Jong Un recently acknowledged the poor living conditions in his country and called for addressing the disparity in quality of life between rural and urban areas.