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Damin Jung
Damin Jung was an NK News correspondent based in Seoul. She previously worked at the CSIS (Center for Strategic and International Studies) Korea Chair.
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News Light industry production in Kaesong up by 120%: North Korean mediaClaims in Arirang-Meari come amid increased government emphasis on domestic manufacturing Light industry production in Kaesong city increased by 120% compared to the same period last year, North Korean outlet the Arirang-Meari reported on Monday. "With the pride and confidence of the nuclear power of Juche, the light industry working class in Xi'an [Kaesong] has made the flame of self-regeneration more intense, and achieved the 1.2 times more production of light industry products than the same period last year," the report said. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |