Giant octopus slide? North Korea shows off new, colorful ‘socialist villages’



News Giant octopus slide? North Korea shows off new, colorful ‘socialist villages’ See the photos: North Korean state TV is airing propaganda about newly-built housing communities and partying residents Won-Gi Jung December 1, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCTV For many months, North Korean state media has spoken of its “utopia” towns and “socialist villages,” broadcasting images of vibrant and colorful homes tightly knit into cookie-cutter residential communities. Now, North Koreans in two northeastern coastal regions are celebrating "housewarming parties" as they move into their new houses, state media reported on Monday. For many months, North Korean state media has spoken of its “utopia” towns and “socialist villages,” broadcasting images of vibrant and colorful homes tightly knit into cookie-cutter residential communities. Now, North Koreans in two northeastern coastal regions are celebrating "housewarming parties" as they move into their new houses, state media reported on Monday. 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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Giant octopus slide? North Korea shows off new, colorful ‘socialist villages’

See the photos: North Korean state TV is airing propaganda about newly-built housing communities and partying residents

Won-Gi Jung December 1, 2020

Giant octopus slide? North Korea shows off new, colorful ‘socialist villages’

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For many months, North Korean state media has spoken of its “utopia” towns and “socialist villages,” broadcasting images of vibrant and colorful homes tightly knit into cookie-cutter residential communities.

Now, North Koreans in two northeastern coastal regions are celebrating "housewarming parties" as they move into their new houses, state media reported on Monday.

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