N. Korea's Kim stresses importance of agriculture, vows to improve rural life
The Korea Times
In a recent emphasis on the country's agricultural sector, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has stressed the vital role of agriculture in the nation's development and pledged to improve the lives of rural residents.
Kim, during a visit to a farm in Pyongang, highlighted the need for increased productivity and modernization in agriculture, according to the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). He called for the development of advanced farming techniques and the introduction of new technologies to boost crop yields.
The leader also vowed to enhance rural infrastructure, provide better living conditions for farmers, and improve access to education and healthcare. These measures, he stated, are aimed at elevating the standard of living in rural areas and fostering a happier and more prosperous rural society.
This focus on agriculture is part of a broader push by Kim's regime to modernize and diversify the country's economy, which has traditionally relied heavily on agriculture and industrial sectors.