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Kim Jong Un’s biggest accomplishments of 2022, according to state propaganda

Main newspaper lauds missiles, COVID ‘victory’ and construction while glossing over food shortages and other problems

North Korean state media has hailed Kim Jong Un’s “brilliant victories” in 2022 as the end of the year approaches but largely steered clear of the many problems that continue to plague the nation.

In a series of articles published between Dec. 6 and 24, ruling party daily Rodong Sinmun emphasized the military, construction projects, “victory” over COVID-19 and Kim’s love for the people.

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