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North Korea Completes 50,000-Unit Housing Project in Pyongyang Ahead of Party Congress

North Korea has announced the successful completion of a landmark project to construct 50,000 new living units in its capital, Pyongyang. The initiative, a pet project of leader Kim Jong-un, was unveiled at the 2021 congress of the ruling Workers' Party to address housing shortages. Kim attended an inauguration ceremony for the project with his daughter, hinting at even more gigantic construction plans to be outlined at the upcoming party congress. The regime is expected to showcase this achievement as a major accomplishment to rally public support ahead of the key policy meeting.

Key Points: North Korea Finishes 50,000-Home Pyongyang Project Before Congress

  • 50,000 living units built in Pyongyang
  • Pet project of Kim Jong-un
  • Unveiled at 2021 party congress
  • Aimed at housing shortages and living standards
  • To be hailed as major party accomplishment
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North Korea completes 50,000-unit housing construction project in Pyongyang: KCNA

North Korea announces completion of a major 50,000-unit housing construction project in Pyongyang, a key initiative of leader Kim Jong-un.

"an epoch-making success in the new era of the comprehensive national rejuvenation - KCNA"

Seoul, Feb 17

North Korea said on Tuesday it has completed a landmark housing project to build 50,000 living units in Pyongyang ahead of a party congress later this month.

"The construction of 50,000 flats in Pyongyang, powerfully carried on as the top-priority task of the historic eighth congress of the Workers' Party of Korea, has been successfully concluded to be an epoch-making success in the new era of the comprehensive national rejuvenation," the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said.

The housing construction is a pet project of leader Kim Jong-un, unveiled at the 2021 congress of the Workers' Party of Korea, aimed at addressing housing shortages and enhancing living standards.

Under the project, a total of 40,000 living units were constructed in Pyongyang's Songsin and Songhwa districts in 2022 and in the Hwasong district from 2023 to 2025, with the remaining 10,000 units recently completed, Yonhap news agency reported.

Kim attended an inauguration ceremony for the completion of the project Monday with his daughter Ju-ae, according to the KCNA.

At the ceremony, Kim said the North will unfold a "more gigantic construction project," adding that it will clarify "the greater milestone" at the ninth party congress and that people will "witness again another exciting five years" of "perfect implementation."

Participants and audience members for the upcoming party meeting arrived in Pyongyang on Monday, the KCNA said.

Officials in Seoul earlier predicted that the North Korean regime may first complete the key construction project before convening the ninth party congress, which the North has said will take place in late February.

The North is expected to outline its key policy priorities for the economy, defence and diplomacy during the party meeting, with the Pyongyang construction project likely to be hailed widely as a major party accomplishment that's aimed at rallying public support.

- IANS

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Sarah B
The article mentions addressing housing shortages. That's a universal challenge. While the project seems grand, I wonder about the quality of life inside those units. Does it include reliable electricity, water, and sanitation? Infrastructure is just as important as the buildings themselves.
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Vikram M
Classic propaganda move before a major political event. Reminds me of how some of our own state governments rush to inaugurate projects before elections. 🏗️ The real test is how these homes fare in 5-10 years. Hope the people of Pyongyang genuinely benefit.
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Priya S
It's interesting they completed this while facing severe international sanctions. Makes you think about resource allocation. Should a nation's priority be massive showcase capitals or balanced regional development? Many Indian cities outside Delhi/Mumbai need similar focus.
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Rohit P
The leader attending with his daughter sends a strong message about succession planning. In terms of housing, 50,000 units is no small feat. But at what cost to the ordinary citizen? These projects in closed societies often come with a heavy human cost that isn't reported.
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Kavya N
As an architect, I'm curious about the design and planning. Building so many units so quickly often compromises on liveability and creates future urban problems. I hope they avoided the mistakes of our own rushed housing complexes from the 70s and 80s.

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