N. Korea's Kim tours light industry expo, touts regional policy achievements
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited a garment and footwear exhibition, highlighting achievements in light industry production under his signature regional development policy, state media reported Tuesday. Kim toured the 2026 National Garment and Footwear Exhibition the previous day and expressed satisfaction that products on display showed "rapid and substantial" development in light…
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un recently toured a garment and footwear exhibition, showcasing the progress of light industry production under his regional development policy, according to state media. Kim visited the 2026 National Garment and Footwear Exhibition the day before and expressed satisfaction with the rapid and substantial development of light industry products on display, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported.
Accompanied by his daughter Ju-ae and his wife Ri Sol-ju, Kim observed over 70,700 items of clothing from 30 different types and more than 170,000 pairs of shoes from 60 various kinds, all produced at light industry factories nationwide under his policy. The state media's photos illustrated the extensive display of these products, highlighting Kim's commitment to the Party's goal of eliminating regional disparities and promoting balanced development across the entire country.
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