Kim Jong Un visits machine factory on east coast, votes in local election



News Kim Jong Un visits machine factory on east coast, votes in local election State media says North Korean leader lauds self-reliance while casting ballot in local elections in Hamhung Colin Zwirko November 27, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kim Jong Un votes at a polling station at the Ryongsong Machine Complex on the east coast as part of local elections held on Nov. 26 \| Image: Rodong Sinmun (Nov. 27, 2023) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un emphasized economic policy in a visit to a major machine factory on the east coast, according to state media, where he cast a symbolic vote in a local election held Sunday. The focus on the “people’s economic development” comes after most of his recent public on-site inspections have been related to the military, and amid daily state media reports on Kim reviewing imagery of U.S. and South Korean military bases taken by a new satellite the DPRK launched last week. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un emphasized economic policy in a visit to a major machine factory on the east coast, according to state media, where he cast a symbolic vote in a local election held Sunday. The focus on the “people’s economic development” comes after most of his recent public on-site inspections have been related to the military, and amid daily state media reports on Kim reviewing imagery of U.S. and South Korean military bases taken by a new satellite the DPRK launched last week. 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 visits machine factory on east coast, votes in local election

State media says North Korean leader lauds self-reliance while casting ballot in local elections in Hamhung

Colin Zwirko November 27, 2023

Kim Jong Un visits machine factory on east coast, votes in local election

Kim Jong Un votes at a polling station at the Ryongsong Machine Complex on the east coast as part of local elections held on Nov. 26 | Image: Rodong Sinmun (Nov. 27, 2023)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un emphasized economic policy in a visit to a major machine factory on the east coast, according to state media, where he cast a symbolic vote in a local election held Sunday.

The focus on the “people’s economic development” comes after most of his recent public on-site inspections have been related to the military, and amid daily state media reports on Kim reviewing imagery of U.S. and South Korean military bases taken by a new satellite the DPRK launched last week.

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