North Korea suddenly complains that it is "in the most difficult period in its history"

Leader Kim Jong-un (Photo: Reuters)

According to the news siteChosun Ilbo(South Korea), North Korean state media on March 21 admitted that the country is facing the most difficult period in its history as it has to endure international sanctions related to its nuclear and missile programs.

“We have been through the ashes of post-war times and the ‘arduous march,’ but the challenges we have faced in the last 10 years are the most severe in the history of our republic,” the newspaper said.Rodong Sinmun, the mouthpiece of the Workers' Party of Korea, wrote.

Rodong Sinmuncalls for “strong spirit” as well as “courage and creativity in building achievements from nothing” to be able to sustain life, “as long as there is water and air”.

According to South Korean newspapers, North Korean state media rarely acknowledges the country's difficult situation. Therefore, the article aboveRodong Sinmunconsidered an unusual move by Pyongyang.

Besides,Rodong Sinmunalso affirmed North Korea's need to maintain nuclear weapons.

“We have achieved the greatest and most resounding feat even in difficult times,”Rodong Sinmunwrote, while affirming that North Korea “confidently grasps the sword of self-reliance.” This is a phrase often used by North Korea to refer to nuclear weapons./.

Article onRodong Sinmunwas made in the context of North Korea's increasingly difficult economy after the US and the United Nations Security Council continuously imposed sanctions on Pyongyang.