New North Korean Sci-Tech Library officially opens after long delay



News New North Korean Sci-Tech Library officially opens after long delay Hamhung project appeared nearing completion in 2016 before state media coverage picked up this year Colin Zwirko December 31, 2018 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCNA An opening ceremony was held Sunday for a new science and technology library in the North Korean city of Hamhung, according to state media – over two years after the project first appeared to be nearing completion. The South Hamgyong Sci-Tech Library, located in the east-coast city’s center, is understood to be the first such large-scale facility outside of Pyongyang, which is home to the country’s biggest Sci-Tech center. An opening ceremony was held Sunday for a new science and technology library in the North Korean city of Hamhung, according to state media – over two years after the project first appeared to be nearing completion. The South Hamgyong Sci-Tech Library, located in the east-coast city’s center, is understood to be the first such large-scale facility outside of Pyongyang, which is home to the country’s biggest Sci-Tech center. 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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New North Korean Sci-Tech Library officially opens after long delay

Hamhung project appeared nearing completion in 2016 before state media coverage picked up this year

Colin Zwirko December 31, 2018

New North Korean Sci-Tech Library officially opens after long delay

KCNA

An opening ceremony was held Sunday for a new science and technology library in the North Korean city of Hamhung, according to state media – over two years after the project first appeared to be nearing completion.

The South Hamgyong Sci-Tech Library, located in the east-coast city’s center, is understood to be the first such large-scale facility outside of Pyongyang, which is home to the country’s biggest Sci-Tech center.

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