North Korean media issues rare rebuke of those who waste ‘precious electricity’



News North Korean media issues rare rebuke of those who waste ‘precious electricity’ Expert says allegations seek to distract from power production problems, while another notes energy theft is pervasive Chad O'Carroll July 18, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Eric Lafforgue (April 2008), edited by NK News North Korea’s main newspaper issued a stern rebuke of individuals and units who waste electricity on Tuesday, describing their activities as undermining “vigorous” national efforts to save energy. The Rodong Sinmun report, which described positive steps taken by other work units to conserve energy supplies, was notable for delivering a rare dressing-down of those who have allegedly misused “precious electricity” in a “reckless” manner. North Korea’s main newspaper issued a stern rebuke of individuals and units who waste electricity on Tuesday, describing their activities as undermining “vigorous” national efforts to save energy. The Rodong Sinmun report, which described positive steps taken by other work units to conserve energy supplies, was notable for delivering a rare dressing-down of those who have allegedly misused “precious electricity” in a “reckless” manner. 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. © 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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North Korean media issues rare rebuke of those who waste ‘precious electricity’

Expert says allegations seek to distract from power production problems, while another notes energy theft is pervasive

Chad O'Carroll July 18, 2023

North Korean media issues rare rebuke of those who waste ‘precious electricity’

Eric Lafforgue (April 2008), edited by NK News

North Korea’s main newspaper issued a stern rebuke of individuals and units who waste electricity on Tuesday, describing their activities as undermining “vigorous” national efforts to save energy.

The Rodong Sinmun report, which described positive steps taken by other work units to conserve energy supplies, was notable for delivering a rare dressing-down of those who have allegedly misused “precious electricity” in a “reckless” manner.

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