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JH Ahn
JH Ahn was an NK News contributor based in Seoul. He previously worked as an interpreter for United States Forces Korea.
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News North Korea emphasizes second successful month of 200 day battleN.Korea emphasizes metalworking industry and chemical industry as ‘two pillars’ for future economy North Korean state-run media on Monday reported the successful completion of the second month of an ongoing ‘200-day battle' – the DPRK's second national productivity drive of the year – though yet again provided no evidence for its claims. Several reports, published across the entirety of the third page of the Rodong Sinmun, emphasized the nation’s overall increase in the production of coal, steel, chemicals, construction materials, electricity and daily necessities. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |