North Korea has started building factories in all 20 cities and counties targeted for new construction under a sweeping rural development initiative, according to state media, after authorities held another 13 groundbreaking ceremonies in recent days.

The party-run Rodong Sinmun reported on Monday that the latest wave of ceremonies were held in Kujang, Unsan, Yonthan, Unchon, Jaeryong, Tongsin, Usi, Kosan, Ichon, Hamju, Kumya, Kim Hyong Jik and Jangphung from March 6-10.

The events come after DPRK leader Kim Jong Un unveiled his ambitious “regional development 20×10 policy” to build factories in 20 cities and counties per year over