North Korea Completes 10K New Flats in One Year, Showcases Commitment to Development Projects Amid Tensions

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Workers react during the groundbreaking ceremony for new flats in the 2nd phase of the construction project in Hwasong district, in Pyongyang, North Korea, in this photo released on February 15, 2023 by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). KCNA via REUTERS

North Korea Completes 10,000 New Flats Despite International Tensions

PYONGYANG – North Korea has announced the completion of a modern city district containing 10,000 flats, built within one year in Pyongyang’s Hwasong area. The project is part of a larger plan by the country’s ruling Workers’ Party of Korea to build 50,000 new flats in the capital, reflecting their goal of a “thriving street under socialism” and creating a “civilized life” for Pyongyang’s citizens.

The flats were inaugurated on 16 April by North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong Un, who attended the event along with members of the Party’s central committee and local officials. This new development showcases North Korea’s continued efforts to modernize and improve the living conditions of its citizens.

A North Korean flag flutters on top of the 160-metre tall tower at North Korea's propaganda village of Gijungdong, in this picture taken from Tae Sung freedom village near the Military Demarcation Line (MDL), inside the demilitarised zone separating the two Koreas, in Paju, South Korea, September 30, 2019. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji
A North Korean flag flutters on top of the 160-metre tall tower at North Korea’s propaganda village of Gijungdong, in this picture taken from Tae Sung freedom village near the Military Demarcation Line (MDL), inside the demilitarised zone separating the two Koreas, in Paju, South Korea, September 30, 2019. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji

The completion of these flats comes at a time when tensions between North Korea and other countries, particularly the United States, continue to escalate. South Korea, Japan, and the United States recently conducted joint naval missile defence exercises aimed at improving responses to North Korean threats. The three nations agreed to hold regular missile defence and anti-submarine exercises in their efforts to boost diplomatic and military cooperation.

These exercises were conducted hours after North Korea tested a new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile, which was described as a self-defensive measure against the US. The US Ambassador to the UN stated that their efforts to defend against North Korea’s escalatory actions do not justify their unlawful behaviour. The recent deployment of US strategic bombers was called clear evidence that the US nuclear threat and blackmail against North Korea have reached a level that cannot be overlooked.

Development Projects Prioritized Amid Escalating Tensions with US and Allies

Despite these tensions, North Korea remains focused on its development projects. The country’s ruling Workers’ Party of Korea has prioritized the construction of new housing units as part of its five-year plan. This plan aims to modernize the country’s infrastructure and provide a better standard of living for its citizens.

The completion of 10,000 new flats in just one year is a remarkable feat, especially given North Korea’s economic challenges and limited resources. The country has been under international sanctions for its nuclear weapons program, which has severely impacted its economy. However, North Korea has continued to prioritize its development projects, including the construction of new housing units.

A view of a test launch of a new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) Hwasong-18 at an undisclosed location in this still image of a photo used in a video released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) April 14, 2023. KCNA via REUTERS
A view of a test launch of a new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) Hwasong-18 at an undisclosed location in this still image of a photo used in a video released by North Korea’s Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) April 14, 2023. KCNA via REUTERS

The completion of these flats is a significant milestone for North Korea, and it highlights the country’s commitment to improving the living conditions of its citizens. The country’s focus on development projects, despite international pressure and economic challenges, is a testament to the resilience and determination of its people.

As tensions continue to escalate between North Korea and other countries, it is important to recognize the efforts being made by the country’s leadership to improve the lives of its citizens. The construction of new housing units is just one example of North Korea’s ongoing development projects, which aim to modernize the country’s infrastructure and provide a better standard of living for its citizens.

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In conclusion, North Korea’s completion of a modern city district containing 10,000 flats in just one year is a significant milestone for the country. The construction of new housing units is part of a larger plan to modernize the country’s infrastructure and provide a better standard of living for its citizens. Despite international pressure and economic challenges, North Korea remains committed to its development projects, which highlight the resilience and determination of its people. As tensions continue to escalate, it is important to recognize the efforts being made by the country’s leadership to improve the lives of its citizens. – Reuters/KCNA