Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in July: speedbattling on-the-spot guidances
Last month saw the leader make a record breaking number of economy-related visits
As predicted by NK Pro analysis last month, July saw Kim Jong Un switch his focus from diplomatic affairs to more traditional on-the-spot guidance, conducting a record number of visits to economic sites.
NK Pro findings for the month can be summarised as follows:
Kim Jong Un’s July set a new record: 17 reports of on-the-spot guidances in a month is the highest since his ascension to power; The most notable feature of the reports was Kim Jong Un’s highly unusual criticism of government officials – possibly related to conflicts in the elite; Kim Jong Un