North Korea has initiated the move-in process for Saebyeol Street, a newly developed area in Pyongyang’s capital district, designed to house families of veterans who served overseas.
The state-run newspaper Rodong Sinmun reported on March 14 that residents have begun moving into Saebyeol Street, hailed as a new landmark and source of pride for Pyongyang. Officials attending the ceremony emphasized that it is the solemn duty as public servants to take full responsibility for the welfare and livelihoods of veterans’ families. This commitment reflects the nation’s moral obligation to honor those who sacrificed for the country.
Page 2 of the publication noted that Kim Jong Un responded on March 12 and 13 to congratulatory messages from the First Secretary of Cuba’s Central Committee and the President of Belarus, acknowledging his reappointment as General Secretary.
An editorial on the same page, titled, The Foundation of Revolution is Cultivating People, stressed that the cornerstone of comprehensive socialist development lies not in material progress or wealth creation, but in nurturing individuals who will drive social advancement. The piece asserted that developing citizens with revolutionary ideological awareness, diverse knowledge, and high cultural standards is fundamental to the revolutionary cause.
Page 3 reported on the expanded meeting of the 13th plenary session of the 9th term of the Korean Agricultural Workers’ Union Central Committee. Chairman Han Jong-hyuk delivered a report during the proceedings. The article also mentioned that rallies of workers’ organizations were held in Pyongyang and other provinces to implement decisions from the 9th Party Congress.
According to page 4, a virtual conference on urban aesthetics for winter 2026 took place at the Science and Technology Hall on March 13. Participants focused on Creating Green Spaces and Protecting the Ecological Environment, aiming to share best practices in green space development and address theoretical and practical issues in scientific landscape design.
An article on page 5, titled, Quality Improvement: A Demand of the Times and the People, urged economic leaders to enhance their guidance in both quantitative and qualitative aspects of production and construction. It emphasized the need for tangible changes and innovations from the outset of the new five-year plan.
Page 6 featured coverage of the 80th anniversary stamp exhibition. Heo Seong-gil, director of the National Stamp Issuance Bureau, stated that over 1,400 types of stamps and securities were displayed at the event, themed Tracing the 80-Year History of Korean Stamps, commemorating the first stamp issued after liberation on March 12.