Kim Jong Un hails "progress" at Samjiyon construction site in first visit of 2019



News Kim Jong Un hails “progress” at Samjiyon construction site in first visit of 2019 Project on track to meet October 2020 completion deadline, North Korean leader says Dagyum Ji April 4, 2019 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Rodong Sinmun Kim Jong Un this week praised the rapid progress being made at North Korea's marquee construction project in Samjiyon county, state media reported on Thursday, urging workers to complete the second phase of the town's refurbishment "unconditionally." In coverage of an on-site inspection by the DPRK leader carried by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) and ruling party organ Rodong Sinmun, Kim was also said to have reiterated that the project must be completed by October 2020. Kim Jong Un this week praised the rapid progress being made at North Korea's marquee construction project in Samjiyon county, state media reported on Thursday, urging workers to complete the second phase of the town's refurbishment "unconditionally." In coverage of an on-site inspection by the DPRK leader carried by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) and ruling party organ Rodong Sinmun, Kim was also said to have reiterated that the project must be completed by October 2020. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Kim Jong Un hails “progress” at Samjiyon construction site in first visit of 2019

Project on track to meet October 2020 completion deadline, North Korean leader says

Dagyum Ji April 4, 2019

Kim Jong Un hails “progress” at Samjiyon construction site in first visit of 2019

Rodong Sinmun

Kim Jong Un this week praised the rapid progress being made at North Korea's marquee construction project in Samjiyon county, state media reported on Thursday, urging workers to complete the second phase of the town's refurbishment "unconditionally."

In coverage of an on-site inspection by the DPRK leader carried by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) and ruling party organ Rodong Sinmun, Kim was also said to have reiterated that the project must be completed by October 2020.

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