May 02, 2024
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Kim Jong Un’s New Year Address galvanizes North Korean Industry

Surge in production comes just days after Kim's speech – Korea Central TV

North Korea's domestic broadcaster Korea Central TV reported on Sunday that North Korean construction and economic projects have seen significant productivity increases following Kim Jong Un’s New Year address.

Both television and radio news programmes made frequent reference to the speech as a motivator for a surge in production across various sectors; from education to coal mining and fertilizer production.

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