Articles tagged with “hwasongdistrict”

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has inaugurated a new residential district in Pyongyang as part of a fiveyear plan to build 50,000 apartments by 2025. The Hwasong area development features highrise buildings, a skybridge, and modern amenities. The project aims to modernize the capital and improve living standards despite economic challenges. Kim Jong Un described the initiative as key to transforming Pyongyang into a "worldfamous civilized city" and reaffirmed the government's focus on citizen welfare. The construction comes amid ongoing international sanctions and economic difficulties. Authorities say the new district includes educational, commercial, and service facilities to support residents. The initiative reflects broader efforts to upgrade urban infrastructure in the capital.