Following Kim Jong Un’s designation of “socialist rural construction” as a top priority objective at a plenary meeting of the Workers Party of Korea in December 2021, North Korean media has constantly reported on housing construction in farming villages across the country. This 38 North panel will review the status, implications, and challenges of these efforts, assessing North Korea’s ongoing rural construction, how it aligns with the new “regional development 20×10 policy,” and things to watch for in the future.
Featured Speakers
Martyn Williams, Senior Fellow, Korea Program and 38 North
Rachel Minyoung Lee, Senior Fellow, Korea Program and 38 North
Iliana Ragnone, Research Associate, Korea Program; Producer, 38 North
Moderator
Jenny Town, Senior Fellow and Director, Korea Program and 38 North