Kim Jong Un inspects foodstuff factories linked to new development drive



News Kim Jong Un inspects foodstuff factories linked to new development drive Kimha county facilities apparently offer glimpse of modernization efforts leader said he wants throughout North Korea Anton Sokolin February 8, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on a factory tour in Kimhwa county \| Image: Rodong Sinmun (Feb. 8, 2024) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited multiple foodstuff and other factories on Wednesday, state media announced, as part of his “regional development 20×10 policy” aimed at reviving economically depressed parts of the country. The Rodong Sinmun said Kim provided his signature on-the-spot guidance on “foodstuffs, daily necessities and paper” outputs in Kimhwa county, flanked by top officials Jo Yong Won, Ri Il Hwan, Pak Jong Chon and others including sister Kim Yo Jong. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited multiple foodstuff and other factories on Wednesday, state media announced, as part of his “regional development 20×10 policy” aimed at reviving economically depressed parts of the country. The Rodong Sinmun said Kim provided his signature on-the-spot guidance on “foodstuffs, daily necessities and paper” outputs in Kimhwa county, flanked by top officials Jo Yong Won, Ri Il Hwan, Pak Jong Chon and others including sister Kim Yo Jong. 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 inspects foodstuff factories linked to new development drive

Kimha county facilities apparently offer glimpse of modernization efforts leader said he wants throughout North Korea

Anton Sokolin February 8, 2024

Kim Jong Un inspects foodstuff factories linked to new development drive

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on a factory tour in Kimhwa county | Image: Rodong Sinmun (Feb. 8, 2024)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited multiple foodstuff and other factories on Wednesday, state media announced, as part of his “regional development 20×10 policy” aimed at reviving economically depressed parts of the country.

The Rodong Sinmun said Kim provided his signature on-the-spot guidance on “foodstuffs, daily necessities and paper” outputs in Kimhwa county, flanked by top officials Jo Yong Won, Ri Il Hwan, Pak Jong Chon and others including sister Kim Yo Jong.

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