Kim Jong Un opens ‘luxury’ homes for his elite supporters in Pyongyang



News Kim Jong Un opens ‘luxury’ homes for his elite supporters in Pyongyang North Korean media touts project as loyalty reward, doesn’t mention ‘hardships’ like at earlier ceremony for new homes Colin Zwirko April 14, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCTV announcer Ri Chun Hee (wearing pink and blue, center left) walks triumphantly as radio announcer Choe Song Won takes Kim Jong Un's arm on the way towards their new "luxury" homes gifted by the ruling party \| Image: KCNA (April 14, 2022) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un opened a new “luxurious residential district” for his top elite supporters in downtown Pyongyang on Wednesday, according to state media, touring new multi-story homes reserved for “true patriots” such as the country’s top state TV news anchor. The ceremony came two days after Kim opened a new street of apartment buildings on the outskirts of the city intended for 10,000 ordinary residents. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un opened a new “luxurious residential district” for his top elite supporters in downtown Pyongyang on Wednesday, according to state media, touring new multi-story homes reserved for “true patriots” such as the country’s top state TV news anchor. The ceremony came two days after Kim opened a new street of apartment buildings on the outskirts of the city intended for 10,000 ordinary residents. 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 opens ‘luxury’ homes for his elite supporters in Pyongyang

North Korean media touts project as loyalty reward, doesn’t mention ‘hardships’ like at earlier ceremony for new homes

Colin Zwirko April 14, 2022

Kim Jong Un opens ‘luxury’ homes for his elite supporters in Pyongyang

KCTV announcer Ri Chun Hee (wearing pink and blue, center left) walks triumphantly as radio announcer Choe Song Won takes Kim Jong Un's arm on the way towards their new "luxury" homes gifted by the ruling party | Image: KCNA (April 14, 2022)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un opened a new “luxurious residential district” for his top elite supporters in downtown Pyongyang on Wednesday, according to state media, touring new multi-story homes reserved for “true patriots” such as the country’s top state TV news anchor.

The ceremony came two days after Kim opened a new street of apartment buildings on the outskirts of the city intended for 10,000 ordinary residents.

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