North Korea's Kim Jong-un Makes His First Public Speech

Kim Jong-un addresses North Koreans in Pyongyang. Photograph: Reuters

Kim Jong-un Uses First Public Speech To Call For Push To 'Final Victory' -- The Guardian

North Korean leader breaks father's habit of silence by speaking in public at military parade.

North Korea's new leader has delivered his first public speech as the impoverished state celebrates the centenary of its founder's birth.

Kim Jong-un, the third Kim to rule North Korea, called for a push to "final victory" at a military parade in Pyongyang. He read monotonously from a script in the capital's central square after goose-stepping soldiers and sailors showcased the country's military power in the spring sunlight.

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More News On North Korea's Kim Jong-un's First Public Speech

N Korea's Kim Jong-un speaks publicly for first time -- BBC
New N. Korean leader Kim speaks publicly for first time -- Washington Post
North Korea's Kim lauds military in "push to victory" -- Reuters
New North Korean leader speaks publicly for first time at celebrations marking 100th birthday of the nation's founder -- Daily Mail
N.Korea's Kim gives first speech at centenary parade -- AFP

My Comment: If I was a North Korean, I would be on my hands and knees praying that Kim Jong-un does not repeat the 5,6,7 hour speeches that both Castro and Chavez are famous for.