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Kim Jong Un Urges Cement Production for National Power

3/2/2026

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a cement factory on March 1, 2026, to urge continued production for goals set at a party congress.
State media KCNA reported that during the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party, he highlighted ongoing construction to strengthen national power.
Kim Jong Un's public appearances rose from 70 in 2021 to 153 in 2025, signaling a focus on Pyongyang building projects.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a cement factory on March 1, 2026, to urge continued production for goals set at a party congress.
State media KCNA reported that during the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party, he highlighted ongoing construction to strengthen national power.
Kim Jong Un's public appearances rose from 70 in 2021 to 153 in 2025, signaling a focus on Pyongyang building projects.