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Kim Jong Un, Daughter Open Pyongyang Village, Hit 50,000 Housing Goal

Kim Jong Un, Daughter Open Pyongyang Village, Hit 50,000 Housing Goal

Matichon•International•16h ago

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inaugurated a new village in Pyongyang with his daughter, marking the completion of a 50,000-unit housing project.

  • •Kim Jong Un, accompanied by his daughter Kim Ju Ae, attended the opening ceremony of a new residential area in Pyongyang.
  • •The event celebrated the completion of 10,000 new homes, contributing to the overall goal of constructing 50,000 housing units.
  • •The new housing initiative is linked to a policy set during the 8th Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea in 2021.

Overview

  • •On February 16, Kim Jong Un presided over a celebration for 10,000 newly completed homes in Pyongyang.
  • •Kim Jong Un, accompanied by his daughter Kim Ju Ae, opened a new residential village in Pyongyang.
  • •This opening marks the realization of a goal to build 50,000 new housing units, a policy from the 2021 Workers' Party Congress.
  • •Kim Jong Un visited construction sites in recent months to inspect progress on new homes.
  • •The newly completed homes in the Hwaseong district will house families of soldiers who died on duty abroad.
  • •Kim Ju Ae's presence fuels speculation among international analysts and South Korean intelligence about her potential succession.
  • •The new residential zone is intended to provide a comfortable and proud living environment for the families of fallen soldiers.
  • •North Korea sent approximately 14,000 soldiers to join Russia's war in Ukraine in 2024, with over 6,000 reportedly dying in the conflict.

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Key Quotes

Kim Jong Un
"This new residential area is a symbol of the spirit and sacrifice of soldiers who gave their lives to defend the country."
เขตที่อยู่อาศัยใหม่นี้เป็นสัญลักษณ์ของจิตวิญญาณและการเสียสละของเหล่าทหารที่สละชีวิตเพื่อปกป้องประเทศ

Key Entities

Person

Kim Jong Un(คิม จองอึน)ℹ️
Leader of North Korea who officiated the opening of a new housing village.
Kim Ju Ae(คิม จูแอ)ℹ️
Daughter of Kim Jong Un who attended the opening ceremony of the new housing village.

Place

Pyongyang(เปียงยาง)ℹ️
The capital city of North Korea where a new housing village was opened.
Hwaseong district(เขตฮวาซอง)
The specific district in Pyongyang where the 10,000 newly completed houses are located.

Organization

Workers' Party of Korea(พรรคแรงงานเกาหลี)ℹ️
The political party that set the policy for building 50,000 housing units, as mentioned in the article.
Korean Central News Agency (KCNA)(สำนักข่าวกลางเกาหลี (KCNA))ℹ️
The state news agency of North Korea that reported on the housing project completion.