North Korea will continue building up its military in response to the “destabilizing” situation on the Korean Peninsula, while focusing on agricultural problems and the population’s ideological purity in the new year, according to state media Saturday.
In a report on the conclusion of a five-day party plenum led by Kim Jong Un, the Rodong Sinmun did not include messages for the U.S. or South Korea like those that Kim has delivered in previous New Year’s policy speeches, instead focusing mostly on the country’s own political and economic policies.
North Korea will continue building up its military in response to the “destabilizing” situation on the Korean Peninsula, while focusing on agricultural problems and the population’s ideological purity in the new year, according to state media Saturday.
In a report on the conclusion of a five-day party plenum led by Kim Jong Un, the Rodong Sinmun did not include messages for the U.S. or South Korea like those that Kim has delivered in previous New Year’s policy speeches, instead focusing mostly on the country’s own political and economic policies.
Try unlimited access
Only $1 for four weeks
-
Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis
-
Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period
-
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.
SHARE
COPY LINK
X
MASTODON
