On December 6, North Korea’s ruling Workers’ Party newspaper Rodong Sinmun extensively promoted the achievements of the New Era Rural Revolution Program. The paper highlighted increased grain production, a shift in residents’ dietary habits towards rice and wheat-based foods, and the completion of irrigation projects across various regions as key successes.
The newspaper dedicated its first two pages to a Korean Central News Agency report titled, Proud Achievements in the Ongoing Struggle for Sustained Agricultural Production. It stated that since the introduction of the New Era Rural Revolution Program, the material and technical foundation of rural management has significantly strengthened, leading to a dramatic surge in grain production.
The article noted that with the establishment of a nationwide irrigation system, a transformation in agricultural production has occurred. It emphasized that farmers’ attitudes towards wheat cultivation have completely changed from viewing it as a secondary crop to embracing scientific cultivation methods and techniques across the country. The paper also highlighted scientific farming, showcasing achievements in regions adopting advanced techniques such as nutrient management, cold frame nurseries, and rice-fish farming.
The New Era Rural Revolution Program, introduced at the end of 2021 during a plenary meeting, aims to transform all rural areas into prosperous and culturally advanced model villages.
Page 3 reported on the construction of new facilities, including production bases for black swans at the Dandelion Paper Factory, Hamhung Korean Medicine Factory, and Anju Duck Factory. The paper also mentioned housewarming events in Ogyeri, Anbyeon County, and in Sangjari and Jungyongri of Wonsan City.
On Page 4, party officials were urged to constantly seek new tasks and responsibilities. The newspaper stressed the importance of demonstrating high accountability in assigned duties while encouraging patriotism and dedication to the nation. It also reported that an agricultural cooperation delegation, led by Kim Kwang-wook, director of the Agricultural Science Institute, had returned from a visit to Russia.
Page 5 announced that the Daean Friendship Glass Factory has established a production process for reflective glass beads. The paper claimed this development would enhance night-time driving safety in the transportation sector.
The sixth page noted that this year marks the 80th anniversary of Japan’s defeat in World War II. It criticized Japan, stating that 2025 would reveal its true nature as a threat to regional and global peace and security. The article warned that Japanese reactionaries must understand that forgetting the atrocities of the last century leads to a path of self-destruction from which they cannot escape.