Kim Jong Un admits to shortcomings in country's power sector during on-site visit



News Kim Jong Un admits to shortcomings in country’s power sector during on-site visit DPRK leader says many power stations "fall short" in supplying local populations with electricity Oliver Hotham May 5, 2019 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Rodong Sinmun North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in an on-site inspection of the hydroelectric Kumyagang Power Station No. 2 over the weekend expressed regret that power shortages continue to plague some parts of the country, ruling party organ the Rodong Sinmun reported Sunday. The visit -- coverage of which appeared alongside news of Saturday's short-range ballistic missile test -- saw the DPRK leader praise ongoing construction efforts at the site and local workers for their "revolutionary spirit of self-reliance and fortitude." North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in an on-site inspection of the hydroelectric Kumyagang Power Station No. 2 over the weekend expressed regret that power shortages continue to plague some parts of the country, ruling party organ the Rodong Sinmun reported Sunday. The visit -- coverage of which appeared alongside news of Saturday's short-range ballistic missile test -- saw the DPRK leader praise ongoing construction efforts at the site and local workers for their "revolutionary spirit of self-reliance and fortitude." 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 admits to shortcomings in country’s power sector during on-site visit

DPRK leader says many power stations "fall short" in supplying local populations with electricity

Oliver Hotham May 5, 2019

Kim Jong Un admits to shortcomings in country’s power sector during on-site visit

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in an on-site inspection of the hydroelectric Kumyagang Power Station No. 2 over the weekend expressed regret that power shortages continue to plague some parts of the country, ruling party organ the Rodong Sinmun reported Sunday.

The visit -- coverage of which appeared alongside news of Saturday's short-range ballistic missile test -- saw the DPRK leader praise ongoing construction efforts at the site and local workers for their "revolutionary spirit of self-reliance and fortitude."

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