Kim Jong Un secretly visited medical factories last year, state media reveals



News Kim Jong Un secretly visited medical factories last year, state media reveals Rare inspections tied to economy come amid focus on military, as leader also approves new mural to push personality cult Colin Zwirko June 12, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Workers place flowers at the foot of new mosaic murals of the three Kim leaders at the Myohyangsan Medical Appliances Factory \| Image: Rodong Sinmun (June 12, 2023) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made rare in-person inspections of two medical equipment factories last November, state media said Monday, belatedly revealing details of the economic-focused visits as he increasingly prioritizes military and ideological matters. The Rodong Sinmun reported that Kim visited the Myohyangsan Medical Appliances Factory and the nearby Huichon Hospital Bed Factory on consecutive but unspecified dates in Nov. 2022 to check out production lines and “wake [workers] up to medical equipment shortages” facing the country. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made rare in-person inspections of two medical equipment factories last November, state media said Monday, belatedly revealing details of the economic-focused visits as he increasingly prioritizes military and ideological matters. The Rodong Sinmun reported that Kim visited the Myohyangsan Medical Appliances Factory and the nearby Huichon Hospital Bed Factory on consecutive but unspecified dates in Nov. 2022 to check out production lines and “wake [workers] up to medical equipment shortages” facing the country. 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 secretly visited medical factories last year, state media reveals

Rare inspections tied to economy come amid focus on military, as leader also approves new mural to push personality cult

Colin Zwirko June 12, 2023

Kim Jong Un secretly visited medical factories last year, state media reveals

Workers place flowers at the foot of new mosaic murals of the three Kim leaders at the Myohyangsan Medical Appliances Factory | Image: Rodong Sinmun (June 12, 2023)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made rare in-person inspections of two medical equipment factories last November, state media said Monday, belatedly revealing details of the economic-focused visits as he increasingly prioritizes military and ideological matters.

The Rodong Sinmun reported that Kim visited the Myohyangsan Medical Appliances Factory and the nearby Huichon Hospital Bed Factory on consecutive but unspecified dates in Nov. 2022 to check out production lines and “wake [workers] up to medical equipment shortages” facing the country.

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