North Korean leader Kim Jong-un attended the inauguration of a new paper mill in Unsan County, South Phyongan Province, on December 28, calling it a 'model experience' for self-reliant factory construction amid his ongoing regional development drive.
Following the recent opening of an industrial complex in Kangdong County, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Sunday, December 28, 2025, inaugurated a new paper mill in Unsan County, South Phyongan Province, cutting the ribbon and touring the facility, per Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
The mill exemplifies Kim's regional development policy, launched in January 2024, which targets modern factories in 20 cities and counties annually over 10 years to boost rural living standards and self-reliance. Kim stressed maintaining 'our-style papermaking' using local materials and technology as a model for other provinces.
With the ninth party congress approaching, these events highlight progress in narrowing urban-rural gaps amid economic challenges, building on earlier projects like Kangdong's facilities.
