North Korean citizens are increasingly suspicious of Kim family, according to escapees

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North Korean escapees have reported an increasing skepticism toward the ruling Kim family over the last decade, a new report says. North Korean citizens increasingly skeptical of the ruling family, escapees say. North Korea citizens have reported increasing skepticism of the Kim family, the report said.

Kim Jong Un admits lack of 'basic living necessities' is'serious political issue' in North Korea. The North Korean supreme leader acknowledged a "failure to provide" rural communities with "basic living conditions" in a speech on Thursday. North Korea's supreme leader said lack of basic living necessities is a serious political issue.