In the Rain
In one July after liberation, the opening ceremony of a park for the people, Moranbong Pleasure Park, was to be held in Pyongyang, the capital of revolution.
That day it was raining from the early morning. The official who was supposed to deliver a congratulatory address at the ceremony was hesitating over the bad weather before finally he made haste to prepare himself to go to the park as it was time to leave.
It was some minutes after noon.
When the official was about to leave his office, President Kim Il Sung summoned him to say that he would accompany him to the ceremony. Looking at the window streaming with rainwater, he hesitated for a few moments and told the President that they would go there by themselves because of the rain.
The President folded the documents on the table, rose from the seat, and declined his proposal. Insisting on going there to see the people happy, he headed for the ceremony in the van.
Following the President, the official was feeling himself charged with a strong emotion.
That day the President took pleasure in sharing joy with the people even in the constant rain.
Looking up at him respectfully, the people were moved to tears with deep gratitude for him.
