Kim Jong Un calls on military to carry out ‘steady development’ of coastal towns



News Kim Jong Un calls on military to carry out ‘steady development’ of coastal towns Leader praises troops’ loyalty as construction nears completion on showcase fishing village under 20x10 initiative Colin Zwirko July 14, 2025 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kim Jong Un stands in front of a display showing a map and computer render of the new Rakwon fishing village. \| Image: KCNA (July 14, 2025) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected the Ragwon County Offshore Farm construction site on Sunday, according to state media, where he praised the handiwork of conscripted soldiers and vowed “steady development” of every single coastal town in the country. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Monday that the Ragwon project (also sometimes officially spelled Rakwon) “entered the final stage” of construction after kicking off just five months ago. Kim set a deadline of Oct. 10 for finishing the “most beautiful fishing village in the world.” Other major projects such as the Pyongyang General Hospitalare expected to © 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 & Podcast Updates Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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Kim Jong Un calls on military to carry out ‘steady development’ of coastal towns

Leader praises troops’ loyalty as construction nears completion on showcase fishing village under 20x10 initiative

Colin Zwirko July 14, 2025

Kim Jong Un calls on military to carry out ‘steady development’ of coastal towns

Kim Jong Un stands in front of a display showing a map and computer render of the new Rakwon fishing village. | Image: KCNA (July 14, 2025)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected the Ragwon County Offshore Farm construction site on Sunday, according to state media, where he praised the handiwork of conscripted soldiers and vowed “steady development” of every single coastal town in the country.

The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Monday that the Ragwon project (also sometimes officially spelled Rakwon) “entered the final stage” of construction after kicking off just five months ago.

Kim set a deadline of Oct. 10 for finishing the “most beautiful fishing village in the world.” Other major projects such as the Pyongyang General Hospitalare expected to

Kim Jong Un calls on military to carry out ‘steady development’ of coastal towns

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