Kim Jong-un sheds tears as he delivers rare apology to North Korea over failings

Analysts say emotional speech suggests Kim is feeling pressures on his leadership linked to Covid and nuclear sanctions

The North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, shed tears as he issued a rare apology for his failure to guide the country through tumultuous times exacerbated by the coronavirus outbreak.

Speaking at a huge military parade held at the weekend to mark the 75th anniversary of the ruling Workers' party, Kim removed his glasses and wiped away tears - an indication, analysts say, of mounting pressure on his regime.