North Korean Officials Now Wear Kim Jong Un Pins to Solidify His Rule

The move marks a significant step in elevating Kim's personality cult and distancing his legacy from his predecessors.

State media published photos showing officials with Kim Jong Un lapel pins for the first time.
The pins aim to consolidate Kim's authority and obscure the legacies of his father and grandfather.
Observers note this as an effort to strengthen internal cohesion amid economic hardships.
The introduction of these pins follows other symbolic moves to elevate Kim's status.
Experts suggest this is part of a broader strategy to secure Kim's dynastic rule.