Kim Jong-un: North Korea to focus on economy in 2022:
Kim Jong-un says the faltering economy will be the national priority as he marks 10 years in power.
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North Korea Prioritizes Economy and Defense in 2022Kim Jong-un marks 10 years in power, highlighting food security and pandemic control amid ongoing border closures.
- Kim Jong-un announced that economic challenges and improving living standards would be the main focus in 2022.
- The ongoing self-imposed COVID-19 border closure has intensified food shortages and supply difficulties across the country.
- Pandemic prevention was identified as a top state priority for the upcoming year.
- Despite economic hardships, North Korea intends to enhance its defense capabilities due to regional military instability.
Emergency epidemic prevention work should be made a top priority in the state work.— Kim Jong-un, in remarks reported by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) at the end of the 4th Plenary Meeting of the 8th Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea
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