Sources said that this year’s Mother’s Day mood in North Korea was sharply divided between families who were financially well off and those who were not.
On the 19th, a Daily NK source from South Pyongan Province said, “The moods of families celebrating Mother’s Day on the 16th were very contrasting depending on their economic situation. Wealthy families spent Mother’s Day happily in a warm atmosphere, but families in need shed tears. “I spent the day with this in mind,” he said.
Since Chairman Kim Jong-un established November 16 as ‘Mother’s Day’ at the Supreme People’s Assembly in May 2012, the first year of his administration, North Korea has developed a culture in which children express their gratitude by giving flowers and gifts to their mothers every year on this day. Settled.
“It would be difficult to find women in this world who carry as much burden on their shoulders and suffer as much as mothers in our country (North Korea),” the source said. “The children know all too well the hardships they endure, so they never forget to express their gratitude, even on Mother’s Day.” “On this day, the mothers are receiving great comfort from their children who understand their difficulties.”
According to sources, on the 16th, a woman in her 50s in Pyongsong had a meaningful day with her children on Mother’s Day. The married son came to visit with his daughter-in-law, thanked them, gave them an envelope containing $100, and they all went to a restaurant and shared delicious food.
In fact, this woman said, “It touched my heart to hear a thank you more than money or food, and I felt like all the difficult days I had while raising my children were forgotten. It was a day I will never forget in my life, and I learned that the power of words that express one’s heart is truly great.” He expressed his thoughts.
Meanwhile, another woman in her 40s from Pyongsong City also received an unexpected gift from her child on Mother’s Day. In fact, he wasn’t expecting much, but on the morning of that day, his son, a second-year student at an advanced middle school (high school), gave him flowers and a scarf as a gift, saying, “Happy Mother’s Day,” and he was so happy that he was blown away by the reward of raising a child all day.
The source said, “In the past, children rarely expressed their gratitude, but these days, even children and young people freely express their emotions and give gifts to their parents. This social atmosphere brings great comfort and joy to some parents.” “It is becoming a reality, but it is also hurting economically difficult residents,” he said.
In fact, the source said that while some families spent Mother’s Day in a warm atmosphere as much as the holidays, families experiencing financial difficulties felt Mother’s Day as a burden and had an uncomfortable day.
The source said, “Residents who could not afford to prepare gifts due to financial difficulties were unable to visit their mothers in person or give them gifts, and suffered by only expressing their feelings through words. “There are quite a few people who think that not doing anything is the way to help,” he said.
At the same time, the source added, “Even on the same day, the emotions you feel are very different depending on your financial ability.” He added, “The economic situation clearly affects not only everyday life, but also special days like this.”
Source: www.dailynk.com
