Kim Jong-un unveils new paper factory as economic push accelerates
North Korea has displayed a new paper factory as part of a broader push to modernize regional industries. Leader Kim Jong-un attended the opening ceremony in Unsan County, deeming it a blueprint for future projects. The move comes ahead of the ninth party congress in early 2023.
The Unsan paper factory is one of several plants built under Kim’s decade-long regional development plan. Since 2020, the policy has required the construction of modern facilities in 20 cities and counties each year. Its goal is to narrow the gap between Pyongyang and less developed areas.
At the ceremony, Kim cut the ribbon and inspected the new site. He urged other provinces to follow Unsan’s example by building similar factories on their own. Officials have framed the project as a way to boost living standards amid ongoing economic struggles.
The state is now emphasizing these achievements before the upcoming party congress. While no specific location has been named for the next factory, the policy remains a central part of Kim’s agenda.
The paper factory’s completion marks another step in North Korea’s regional development drive. Authorities continue to promote the initiative as a solution to economic hardship and uneven growth. Further factory openings are expected in the coming years.
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