Rodong Sinmun: Production Lines of Finishing Building Materials Newly Established or Expanded
Amid the brisk regional and rural construction, many regions have made actual progress in the work to consolidate their own foundations for producing finishing building materials.
Over 40 finishing building materials production bases were newly built and 60-odd others were expanded.
South Hwanghae Province registered marked success in cementing its own finishing building materials production foundation.
In the beginning of this year, the provincial headquarters for rural construction held a meeting to deal with the shortage of finishing building materials needed for the construction of rural dwelling houses in some regions.
The officials of the headquarters present at the meeting drew a serious lesson from their work attitude and decided to launch the work for solidifying the production foundation of finishing building materials in a bold manner.
Under the guidance of the provincial Party Committee, the officials of the provincial headquarters for rural construction pushed ahead with the construction work of the production building and the manufacturing and installation of equipment with a definite plan.
At the same time, Yonan County and other regions of the province newly established or expanded the finishing building materials production lines.
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South Hamgyong Province planned to enhance the capacity of several finishing building materials production units like the Songchongang Tile Factory in an effort to supply finishing building materials to those regions with unfavorable traffic conditions and weak foundations and proved successful by paying efforts to this end.
Other provinces like North Phyongan and North Hwanghae provinces generalized the successes and experience gained in the process of consolidating the production foundations for finishing building materials.
At present, officials and working people in different parts put spurs to the struggle to attain higher goals for cementing the finishing building materials production foundation.
Amid the brisk regional and rural construction, many regions have made actual progress in the work to consolidate their own foundations for producing finishing building materials.
Over 40 finishing building materials production bases were newly built and 60-odd others were expanded.
South Hwanghae Province registered marked success in cementing its own finishing building materials production foundation.
In the beginning of this year, the provincial headquarters for rural construction held a meeting to deal with the shortage of finishing building materials needed for the construction of rural dwelling houses in some regions.
The officials of the headquarters present at the meeting drew a serious lesson from their work attitude and decided to launch the work for solidifying the production foundation of finishing building materials in a bold manner.
Under the guidance of the provincial Party Committee, the officials of the provincial headquarters for rural construction pushed ahead with the construction work of the production building and the manufacturing and installation of equipment with a definite plan.
At the same time, Yonan County and other regions of the province newly established or expanded the finishing building materials production lines.
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South Hamgyong Province planned to enhance the capacity of several finishing building materials production units like the Songchongang Tile Factory in an effort to supply finishing building materials to those regions with unfavorable traffic conditions and weak foundations and proved successful by paying efforts to this end.
Other provinces like North Phyongan and North Hwanghae provinces generalized the successes and experience gained in the process of consolidating the production foundations for finishing building materials.
At present, officials and working people in different parts put spurs to the struggle to attain higher goals for cementing the finishing building materials production foundation.
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Admin’s note : I see on social networks that some people claim many hospitals are not finished, etc. They must know that most hospitals are tests that are supposed to be low-scale and will enlarge their scale if the limited successes are completed.
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Bang Wi Song (Faculty of Philosophy, Kim Il Sung University): Korean Revolution Opened Up Era of Comprehensive Development of Socialism publication date: 24 June 2025)
Compared with the total growth of the economic sector in 2020, the previous year of the 8th Party Congress, the production of important indices largely went up in 2023 by raising the production of iron trioxide 3.5 times, pig iron 2.7 times, rolled steel 1.9 times, machine tools 5.1 times, cement 1.4 times and nitrogen fertilizer 1.3 times and the GDP grew up 1.4 times.
Admin’s note : these numbers were for 2021-2023 period, so even before the 2024 turn towards industrialization, modernization, mass mobilization, and centralization of the economy (20x10 policy).
Compared with the total growth of the economic sector in 2020, the previous year of the 8th Party Congress, the production of important indices largely went up in 2023 by raising the production of iron trioxide 3.5 times, pig iron 2.7 times, rolled steel 1.9 times, machine tools 5.1 times, cement 1.4 times and nitrogen fertilizer 1.3 times and the GDP grew up 1.4 times.
Admin’s note : these numbers were for 2021-2023 period, so even before the 2024 turn towards industrialization, modernization, mass mobilization, and centralization of the economy (20x10 policy).
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Phillip H. Park, South Korean economist and regarded as the best specialist of DPRK economy by South Korean government, in "History of Economic Management in North Korea" published in 2025:
Achieving a CAGR of 12% in GDP over three years is undoubtedly a remarkable feat. What makes it even more remarkable is the context: the DPRK implemented a complete border closure during this period to combat the spread of COVID-19, leading to the cessation of all international trade, notably with China. In essence, this substantial CAGR of 12% in GDP over three years was solely driven by internal efforts within the DPRK.
This exponential growth rate from 2020 to 2023, which is nearly two and a half times higher than the GDP growth rate of 5.1% recorded from 2015 to 2019, prompts profound interpretation. As extensively discussed in Chapters 2 and 3, the DPRK successfully surmounted the challenges akin to the "Arduous March" by fortifying its self-reliant capabilities through advancements in science and technology. Transitioning from an extensive growth strategy to an intensive one, anchored in harnessing advanced technology for economic development, enabled the DPRK to emerge from a protracted economic crisis.
This technological advancement, permeating across all sectors from heavy industry to light industry, facilitated exponential economic growth. This revitalized self-reliance not only shielded the country from the hardships of the Arduous March but also engendered a virtuous cycle of economic enhancement across all sectors. Each sector's interdependence effectively reinforced economic growth, evident in the remarkable two and a half times higher growth rate experienced from 2021 to 2023 compared to the preceding period from 2015 to 2019.
Admin’s note : even enemies recognize the impressive feats of DPRK. Do the maths… if in 3 years, you have annual GPD growth of 12%, this means… 36% economic growth in 2021-2023 period*, which is compatible with Kim Jong-Un’ January speech where he declared 40% growth from 2021 to 2023…Reminder that in 2021-2023 period, borders were completely closed, and trade was no where to be seen with China. DPRK basically modernized and unleashed all its capacities while in the worst situation since the 90s.
*Erratum : from @g4rg4ntu4's comment below, if you have a 12% CAGR, this means you must do 1,12*3×100= 40%. This means Kim Jong-Un was extremely close to reality and that Philip H. Park did not underestimate DPRK development. Thanks to him! I apologize for having confused raw annual growth with CAGR.
Achieving a CAGR of 12% in GDP over three years is undoubtedly a remarkable feat. What makes it even more remarkable is the context: the DPRK implemented a complete border closure during this period to combat the spread of COVID-19, leading to the cessation of all international trade, notably with China. In essence, this substantial CAGR of 12% in GDP over three years was solely driven by internal efforts within the DPRK.
This exponential growth rate from 2020 to 2023, which is nearly two and a half times higher than the GDP growth rate of 5.1% recorded from 2015 to 2019, prompts profound interpretation. As extensively discussed in Chapters 2 and 3, the DPRK successfully surmounted the challenges akin to the "Arduous March" by fortifying its self-reliant capabilities through advancements in science and technology. Transitioning from an extensive growth strategy to an intensive one, anchored in harnessing advanced technology for economic development, enabled the DPRK to emerge from a protracted economic crisis.
This technological advancement, permeating across all sectors from heavy industry to light industry, facilitated exponential economic growth. This revitalized self-reliance not only shielded the country from the hardships of the Arduous March but also engendered a virtuous cycle of economic enhancement across all sectors. Each sector's interdependence effectively reinforced economic growth, evident in the remarkable two and a half times higher growth rate experienced from 2021 to 2023 compared to the preceding period from 2015 to 2019.
Admin’s note : even enemies recognize the impressive feats of DPRK. Do the maths… if in 3 years, you have annual GPD growth of 12%, this means… 36% economic growth in 2021-2023 period*, which is compatible with Kim Jong-Un’ January speech where he declared 40% growth from 2021 to 2023…Reminder that in 2021-2023 period, borders were completely closed, and trade was no where to be seen with China. DPRK basically modernized and unleashed all its capacities while in the worst situation since the 90s.
*Erratum : from @g4rg4ntu4's comment below, if you have a 12% CAGR, this means you must do 1,12*3×100= 40%. This means Kim Jong-Un was extremely close to reality and that Philip H. Park did not underestimate DPRK development. Thanks to him! I apologize for having confused raw annual growth with CAGR.
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KCNA:Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Gives Field Guidance at Major Munitions Industry Enterprise
The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un learned about the production of multiple rocket launchers to be equipped by major units of the Korean People's Army according to the decision of the Central Military Commission of the WPK.
He repeatedly praised the firm revolutionary attitude of the workers of the enterprise who are waging a labor struggle to attain the goal of producing the multiple rocket system set by the Party while increasing production every day in high spirits.
Stressing once again the importance of the weapon system being produced by the enterprise, he encouraged the workers in their production campaign.
He said that artillery would change the composition of the armed divisions and be part of the large-scale strategy of the Republic.
The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un learned about the production of multiple rocket launchers to be equipped by major units of the Korean People's Army according to the decision of the Central Military Commission of the WPK.
He repeatedly praised the firm revolutionary attitude of the workers of the enterprise who are waging a labor struggle to attain the goal of producing the multiple rocket system set by the Party while increasing production every day in high spirits.
Stressing once again the importance of the weapon system being produced by the enterprise, he encouraged the workers in their production campaign.
He said that artillery would change the composition of the armed divisions and be part of the large-scale strategy of the Republic.
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Forwarded from KFA UK
Meeting of GFTUK Held
Pyongyang, December 30 (KCNA) -- A meeting of workers and members of the General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea (GFTUK) took place at the Central Hall of Workers on Monday to celebrate the 14th anniversary of the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un's assumption of the supreme commandership of the armed forces of the DPRK.
Pyongyang, December 30 (KCNA) -- A meeting of workers and members of the General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea (GFTUK) took place at the Central Hall of Workers on Monday to celebrate the 14th anniversary of the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un's assumption of the supreme commandership of the armed forces of the DPRK.
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Forwarded from KFA UK
Women's Dancing Party Held
Pyongyang, December 31 (KCNA) -- A dancing party of women's union officials and members was held at the plaza of the Arch of Triumph in Pyongyang on Tuesday to celebrate the 14th anniversary of the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un's assumption of the supreme commandership of the armed forces of the DPRK.
Pyongyang, December 31 (KCNA) -- A dancing party of women's union officials and members was held at the plaza of the Arch of Triumph in Pyongyang on Tuesday to celebrate the 14th anniversary of the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un's assumption of the supreme commandership of the armed forces of the DPRK.
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KCNA : House-moving Ceremonies Held in South Hwanghae Province of DPRK
Agricultural workers of the Wolji Farm in Anak County and the Churung Farm in Samchon County, South Hwanghae Province of the DPRK, greeted the auspicious events of moving into new houses amid the growing number of villages boasting of socialist rural civilization.
Good species of trees have been rooted in farm villages where dwellings were built in good harmony with the landscaping of the relevant areas, adding beauty and scenery peculiar to the cultural countryside.
The auspicious events of moving into new houses taking place all the year round are a precious fruition of the energetic leadership of the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un who has devoted himself to providing the agricultural workers with more affluent and civilized living conditions.
Agricultural workers of the Wolji Farm in Anak County and the Churung Farm in Samchon County, South Hwanghae Province of the DPRK, greeted the auspicious events of moving into new houses amid the growing number of villages boasting of socialist rural civilization.
Good species of trees have been rooted in farm villages where dwellings were built in good harmony with the landscaping of the relevant areas, adding beauty and scenery peculiar to the cultural countryside.
The auspicious events of moving into new houses taking place all the year round are a precious fruition of the energetic leadership of the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un who has devoted himself to providing the agricultural workers with more affluent and civilized living conditions.
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