Kim Jong-un unveils ‘golden islet’ greenhouse farm in North Korea’s modernization drive
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has inspected a nearly finished greenhouse farm in Sinuiju, marking another step in his regional development push. The visit on Wednesday comes as part of a broader plan to modernise local infrastructure across the country over the next decade.
The Sinuiju Combined Greenhouse Farm, located on Wihwa Island, is now 97% complete. The site was heavily damaged by floods last year but has since been transformed into what Kim described as a 'golden islet' with strong development potential.
Kim has made regular visits to the construction site since February, closely monitoring progress. His focus on regional projects has intensified ahead of major political events, with the farm expected to be showcased as a key achievement next month.
The greenhouse farm is part of a larger policy aiming to build modern factories in 20 cities and counties each year for the next 10 years. While the exact completion date for the project remains unconfirmed, state media reported that it will likely be presented as a success at next year’s party congress.
The Sinuiju farm represents one of Kim’s efforts to improve living conditions through large-scale construction. Once operational, it will contribute to the government’s long-term goal of boosting local economies. Officials have not yet announced when the facility will be fully completed.
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