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North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has reportedly criticised a turtle factory for “serious shortcomings” after it failed to breed lobsters. | North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has reportedly criticised a turtle factory for “serious shortcomings” after it failed to breed lobsters. |
The dictator toured the Taedonggang Terrapin Farm outside Pyongyang on Monday, according to a release from the state’s official media outlet. | The dictator toured the Taedonggang Terrapin Farm outside Pyongyang on Monday, according to a release from the state’s official media outlet. |
Mr Kim, who allegedly executed his defence minister last week, appeared upset that farm officials had failed to successfully breed from the freshwater lobsters provided to the factory two years ago. | Mr Kim, who allegedly executed his defence minister last week, appeared upset that farm officials had failed to successfully breed from the freshwater lobsters provided to the factory two years ago. |
The official report labelled workers failings as a “manifestation of incompetence, outmoded way of thinking and irresponsible work style.” | The official report labelled workers failings as a “manifestation of incompetence, outmoded way of thinking and irresponsible work style.” |
He also said that workers had failed to pay proper respect to the country’s former leader and his father Kim Jong Il. | He also said that workers had failed to pay proper respect to the country’s former leader and his father Kim Jong Il. |
He noted employees “who failed to bear deep in their minds his leadership exploits could hardly perform their role as masters in production". | He noted employees “who failed to bear deep in their minds his leadership exploits could hardly perform their role as masters in production". |
Mr Kim senior reportedly visited the farm in 2011, encouraging his subjects to eat terrapin (a type of freshwater turtle) as it was a “tasty and nutritious” meat, “widely known as a precious tonic from olden times.” His visit and criticism comes in the run-up to the 70th anniversary of the Korean Workers Party (KWP), an event that is anticpated to be lavishly celebrated. | |
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