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Kim Jong Un Unveils Ambitious Housing Plan Amid Commemoration

2/17/2025

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un honored his late father, Kim Jong Il, at the Kumsusan Palace, marking the first such commemoration in four years. With a vow to drive national prosperity, he also launched a bold initiative to construct 50,000 new homes in Pyongyang, part of a five-year economic vision that faces doubts about its success.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un honored his late father, Kim Jong Il, at the Kumsusan Palace, marking the first such commemoration in four years. With a vow to drive national prosperity, he also launched a bold initiative to construct 50,000 new homes in Pyongyang, part of a five-year economic vision that faces doubts about its success.