Kim Jong Un visits factory project for 7th time ahead of first-year deadline



News Kim Jong Un visits factory project for 7th time ahead of first-year deadline North Korean leader also touts use of domestic machinery, though photos appear to show sanctioned foreign equipment Colin Zwirko November 20, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kim Jong Un at the Songchon County 20x10 project factory site on Nov. 19 \| Image: KCNA (Nov. 20, 2024) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un publicly inspected a new “20x10” factory construction project aimed at addressing the “backward” rural economy for the seventh time on Tuesday, according to state media, as end-of-year deadlines rapidly approach. The Rodong Sinmun reported Wednesday that Kim visited the “Regional Development 20×10 Policy” site in Songchon County, where he declared satisfaction with its progress and demanded “accelerating the pace” for next year. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un publicly inspected a new “20x10” factory construction project aimed at addressing the “backward” rural economy for the seventh time on Tuesday, according to state media, as end-of-year deadlines rapidly approach. The Rodong Sinmun reported Wednesday that Kim visited the “Regional Development 20×10 Policy” site in Songchon County, where he declared satisfaction with its progress and demanded “accelerating the pace” for next year. 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 factory project for 7th time ahead of first-year deadline

North Korean leader also touts use of domestic machinery, though photos appear to show sanctioned foreign equipment

Colin Zwirko November 20, 2024

Kim Jong Un visits factory project for 7th time ahead of first-year deadline

Kim Jong Un at the Songchon County 20x10 project factory site on Nov. 19 | Image: KCNA (Nov. 20, 2024)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un publicly inspected a new “20x10” factory construction project aimed at addressing the “backward” rural economy for the seventh time on Tuesday, according to state media, as end-of-year deadlines rapidly approach.

The Rodong Sinmun reported Wednesday that Kim visited the “Regional Development 20×10 Policy” site in Songchon County, where he declared satisfaction with its progress and demanded “accelerating the pace” for next year.

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