North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un made a public appearance at a cement manufacturing facility on Sunday, where he urged workers to maintain production levels to achieve objectives established during a major party meeting, according to reports from state-controlled media KCNA on Monday.
The visit follows North Korea’s week-long Ninth Congress of the ruling Workers’ Party, which took place in late February. During that gathering, Kim stressed the significance of advancing construction initiatives, including development in Pyongyang’s Hwasong district, which he described as essential “for strengthening national power.”
According to KCNA’s reporting, Kim praised the cement facility’s workforce for boosting production levels that have enabled various construction endeavors to move forward.
Data from the Asan Institute for Policy Studies shows Kim’s documented public activities have increased significantly, rising from approximately 70 appearances in 2021 to 153 in 2025. This uptick reflects Kim’s renewed emphasis on economic development, with many of his visits focused on inspecting completed construction projects including hotels, apartment complexes, and industrial facilities.
