During the week of Lunar New Years, North Korean TV news reported on holiday festivities and made some significant announcements. In addition to coverage of the holiday, which included an emphasis on food production, the KCNA reported on a national meeting of representatives from the agricultural sector as they gathered in the capital. There was also coverage of preparations for the 13th SPA and the announcement of Kim Jong Un’s nomination in the upcoming elections.

Agricultural Sector Meeting

On the eve of the Lunar New Year, the KCNA reported on a national gathering of mid-level managers from the agricultural industry in