North Korea's Kim Jong Un has taken an unprecedented step by publicly rebuking senior officials, including firing Vice Premier Yang Sung-ho during the inauguration ceremony of a modernisation project at the Ryongsong Machine Complex.
In a rare display of public disapproval, Kim deemed Yang "unfit to be entrusted with heavy duties," according to state media, citing the official's role in delays affecting the project as the reason for his dismissal.
Kim took aim at officials who he deemed incompetent and "incompetent" party members responsible for the delays. He also slammed those who had "been accustomed to defeatism, irresponsibility and passiveness."
The public rebuke comes ahead of a significant event in North Korea's ruling Workers' Party: its Ninth Party Congress, which is expected to set out major policy goals for the country.
Experts have noted that the move mirrors past cases where Kim Jong Un publicly dismissed senior officials before executing them. In this instance, Kim appears to be using public accountability as a shock tactic to warn party officials about their performance and expectations ahead of the upcoming Party Congress.
The North Korean leader's actions underscore the ongoing struggle for power within the secretive regime. The firings of key officials may signal a deeper shakeup in the country's ruling hierarchy.
In a rare display of public disapproval, Kim deemed Yang "unfit to be entrusted with heavy duties," according to state media, citing the official's role in delays affecting the project as the reason for his dismissal.
Kim took aim at officials who he deemed incompetent and "incompetent" party members responsible for the delays. He also slammed those who had "been accustomed to defeatism, irresponsibility and passiveness."
The public rebuke comes ahead of a significant event in North Korea's ruling Workers' Party: its Ninth Party Congress, which is expected to set out major policy goals for the country.
Experts have noted that the move mirrors past cases where Kim Jong Un publicly dismissed senior officials before executing them. In this instance, Kim appears to be using public accountability as a shock tactic to warn party officials about their performance and expectations ahead of the upcoming Party Congress.
The North Korean leader's actions underscore the ongoing struggle for power within the secretive regime. The firings of key officials may signal a deeper shakeup in the country's ruling hierarchy.
), but because it feels like he's just trying to maintain control and power through fear 
. I mean, firing people publicly during a major event? That's some serious psychological manipulation right there! It makes me wonder if these officials really were incompetent or if Kim Jong Un is using them as scapegoats to deflect from his own issues.
I'm no expert on North Korean politics, but it seems to me that Kim Jong Un is using this public rebuke as a way to assert his dominance and warning others about the consequences of not meeting his expectations. It's like he's saying, "Hey, don't mess with me or you'll suffer the same fate" 
. I just hope there aren't any innocent bystanders caught in the crossfire 
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Kim Jong Un just publicly roasted his own senior officials at their inauguration ceremony 
. Like, what even is going on over there? 
. This Ninth Party Congress thingy better be ready for some major shakeups, 'cause it seems like Kim's having none of that incompetence 
. My guess is he's just trying to keep everyone on their toes before the big event 
. Fingers crossed it doesn't lead to any more executions... 
, and Yang's gotta be one of the first to feel the heat 
. seems like he's trying to send a message to the party officials: step up your game or get left behind 
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something that shows the lines of authority and the consequences for not meeting expectations. it'd be cool to use some ASCII art to represent the different levels of trust and accountability 
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. wonder what kind of policies Kim'll announce then 
. might be interesting to see how the international community reacts 
! Firing someone right in front of everyone just to send a message? That's not a good look, dude 
. Newsflash: it's not working 
. The real question is, who else is on the chopping block? 
. But at the same time, it's like he's trying to show that he's still in control and that everyone needs to be accountable for their actions 
and publicly calling them out for being incompetent? That's some next level leadership right there 
. I mean, we all know the North Korean system can be super secretive and unpredictable, but this move by Kim seems like a bold attempt to get those party officials on their toes 
. One thing's for sure, Kim Jong Un is definitely making waves in the NK world 
but seriously, this could be a power struggle in the making...
for everyone else who might be thinking about slacking off or not following orders.
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. If Kim is using public accountability as a way to scare people into shape ahead of the congress, then it's likely that we'll see some major changes in the country's leadership and policies 
It's all so... unpredictable 
Kim Jong Un's sudden outburst against senior officials smells like a trap to me! He's basically saying "you're either with me or you're out" but I think it's more than that. This whole thing feels like a setup for the upcoming Party Congress, where he's gonna make some major moves and we don't want to see him getting rid of anyone who might be able to counter his plans... 
just saw that Kim Jong Un basically roasted senior officials live on tv during the inauguration ceremony lol what a move, might be trying to send a message or something idk but now i'm low-key worried about the power struggle within north korea 
This is crazy! Kim Jong Un literally throwing his own people under the bus during a ceremony. Like, what's up with that? He's basically saying these officials are so incompetent they're no good for anything. I get it, delays and stuff happen, but publicly trashing them like that? It's intense