N/Korea warns against negligence after crucial’ lapses in antivirus efforts

North Korea’s official on Friday said irresponsibility was never acceptable, days after top officials were dismissed for crucial lapses in the country’s fight against the coronavirus.
The Rodong Sinmun, the organ of the ruling Workers’ Party, warned that the undisciplined phenomenon of bargaining for matters already decided should never happen.

“While mistakes made during the process are forgivable, causing critical harm to our party, country and people due to irresponsibility and negligence of duty is never acceptable,’’ it stated
The paper also said that the officials would turn out to be losers of the revolution if they fail to consistently nurture and train themselves for the party.
The article appears to be aimed at tightening internal discipline among officials amid the country’s protracted anti-pandemic campaign and organisational reshuffle.

Kim Jong-un on Tuesday held an extended politburo meeting and berated officials handling anti-epidemic measures for neglecting duties and causing.
“A crucial case of creating a great crisis in ensuring the security of the state and safety of the people,’’ he said.
Speculation has swirled that Ri Pyong-chol, vice chairman of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party, and Pak Jong-chon, chief of the General Staff of the Korean People’s Army, might have been among those dismissed during the meeting.