North Korea opens new hydroelectric dam in bid to solve ‘power problem’



News North Korea opens new hydroelectric dam in bid to solve ‘power problem’ Expert says plant could improve lives of locals, while location suggests it may also power ski resort Anton Sokolin December 28, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Naephyong Power Station No. 3 in Kangwon Province on Dec. 24, 2023 \| Image: KCTV Correction: Updated at 11:50 a.m. KST on Dec. 29 to correct location of dam based on satellite imagery. North Korea opened a new hydroelectric power plant in the country’s southeast last week, according to state media, infrastructure that an expert said could positively affect the lives of local residents in a country that has long struggled with persistent electricity shortages. Correction: Updated at 11:50 a.m. KST on Dec. 29 to correct location of dam based on satellite imagery. North Korea opened a new hydroelectric power plant in the country’s southeast last week, according to state media, infrastructure that an expert said could positively affect the lives of local residents in a country that has long struggled with persistent electricity shortages. 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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North Korea opens new hydroelectric dam in bid to solve ‘power problem’

Expert says plant could improve lives of locals, while location suggests it may also power ski resort

Anton Sokolin December 28, 2023

North Korea opens new hydroelectric dam in bid to solve ‘power problem’

Naephyong Power Station No. 3 in Kangwon Province on Dec. 24, 2023 | Image: KCTV

Correction: Updated at 11:50 a.m. KST on Dec. 29 to correct location of dam based on satellite imagery.

North Korea opened a new hydroelectric power plant in the country’s southeast last week, according to state media, infrastructure that an expert said could positively affect the lives of local residents in a country that has long struggled with persistent electricity shortages.

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