Kim Jong Un welcomed North Korea into 2013 by making the first public address to the nation by one its leaders in nearly two decades.
In the New Year's speech, Kim called for renewed efforts to achieve peace and stability on the peninsula, and to avoid further confrontations with the South. With national morale at an all-time high after the recent satellite rocket launch, Kim also seemed eager to capitalize on positive sentiments, stating that the nation should tackle economic issues with the same vigor that it showed in 'conquering space'.
Kim Jong Un welcomed North Korea into 2013 by making the first public address to the nation by one its leaders in nearly two decades.
In the New Year's speech, Kim called for renewed efforts to achieve peace and stability on the peninsula, and to avoid further confrontations with the South. With national morale at an all-time high after the recent satellite rocket launch, Kim also seemed eager to capitalize on positive sentiments, stating that the nation should tackle economic issues with the same vigor that it showed in 'conquering space'.
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