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October 15, 2024
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Kim Jong Un makes surprise speech aimed at ‘skeptics’ of his economic plans

North Korean leader promises to ‘transform’ country through rural 10-year plan, reiterates vow to boost nuke production

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made a surprise speech on “the orientation of state work” to fix “backward” economic conditions, build more nuclear weapons and improve party member obedience on Monday, according to state media, marking the 76th founding anniversary of the DPRK.

Kim once again called for expanding the scope of the “Regional Development 20x10 Policy” and made a point to address North Koreans with a “skeptical attitude,” suggesting authorities have struggled to convince the population that the big plans will truly “transform” the country as the leader has promised.

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