North Korean leader Kim Jong-un compares economic woes to 1990s famine

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called on his citizens to wage another “arduous march” to fight severe economic difficulties, comparing them to a 1990s famine that killed hundreds of thousands.

Mr Kim had previously said his country faces the “worst-ever” situation due to several factors, including the coronavirus pandemic, US-led sanctions and heavy flooding last summer. But it’s the first time he publicly drew…