North Korean leader Kim Jong Un conducted an inspection of a key military production facility, focusing on missile and artillery shell manufacturing.
The state-run Rodong Sinmun reported on its front page on Friday that Kim Jong Un, General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and Chairman of the State Affairs Commission, visited critical defense industry enterprises to assess missile and shell production for the fourth quarter.
Kim stressed that the Missile Bureau and relevant departments of the Second Economic Committee must be fully prepared to unconditionally accept and implement the modernization and production targets to be set at the upcoming 9th Party Congress.
On page two, the newspaper reported that Kim sent a wreath on Thursday to express condolences over the death of Kim Chang-sun, deputy chairman of the State Affairs Commission. It also said that several farms in Nampo City held ceremonies to mark the occupancy of newly built housing.
Page three covered events marking the 53rd anniversary of the constitution. The Central Labor Union Art Propaganda Team performed “The People’s Country” at the Central Workers’ Hall, while the Women’s Union Central Art Propaganda Team staged “My Country is the Best” at the Women’s Hall. Agricultural workers and union members held a practical research presentation on Thursday.
Page four highlighted the nationwide inauguration of local industrial factories, claiming these events have significantly boosted the ideals, aspirations, and confidence of local residents and observers alike. An article titled “Source of Boldness” urged citizens to face challenges with confidence, demonstrate unwavering loyalty to the party, and apply their skills and passion to boldly plan and execute all tasks.
Page five reported that the Songrim City Fuel Business Office is actively optimizing the mixing ratio of primary fuel materials and waste while upgrading existing facilities.
Page six covered a spoken word performance by the Central Art Economic Propaganda Team at the Chollima Cultural Hall. It also reported that Kim Il Sung University’s Life Sciences Department is continuously improving its teaching methods to align with educational trends and pedagogical requirements, aiming to cultivate creative and practical talent to advance socialist construction.