As part of the first official functions since the recently concluded Seventh Congress of the Worker’s Party of Korea, Kim Jong Un reviewed North Korean-made vehicles, including farm machinery.

Just as he emphasized during the recent congress, the North Korean leader spoke of “self-sustainability” and “socialism” as the weapons of choice for the North Korean economy.

“This exhibition brings faith and optimism to our people, who have engaged in the battle to build a wealthy homeland while endorsing the ‘self-sustainability-first policy,’” Kim was quoted in Friday’s edition of Rodong Sinmun.

“The machinery displayed here once again proves that ‘self-sustainability’ is