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https://leftypol.org/leftypol_archive/res/12395.htmlFollowing last year, modern cultural housing has been built again at the Hyongsan Vegetable Farm in Hyongjesan District, Pyongyang.
(Pyongyang, November 23, Korean Central News Agency)
Seonkyong Village has emerged at the Hyongsan Vegetable Farm in Hyongjesan District, Pyongyang City, bringing smiles to the faces of the blessed people.
Following last year, the farm, which has once again welcomed new houses, is home to modern cultural houses that are spread out like a painting, a treasure trove of happiness created through the ardent love and devotion of the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un.
The local meeting for new residents was attended by party and government officials, construction workers, and agricultural workers from Pyongyang and the Hyeongjesan district.
At the meeting, following the speeches, the certificate of residence was handed out and discussions took place.
As the new housewarming season began, the farm village was bustling with excitement, as if on holiday. Workers visited the new homeowners and shared in their joy by giving them daily necessities. (End)
>>2577984>wins womens -17 fifa world cup>nobody cares hush hushIs it true the western media tried to make it seem North Korea was lying that it won the standard world cup when they were really celebrating the womens -17 world cup?
>>2580082Most of these planes are decades old Soviet and Chinese aircraft. This is definitely the weakest branch of their military (not counting the anti-air forces, which are quite powerful).
So I learned today that apparently, in the DPRK, abortion is both illegal but also state enforced:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion_in_North_KoreaYou would think a state would just change its laws so that it could official what it wants but no, that'snot for the backward irrational oriental DPRK.
>>2581014The AI admits defeats. Its over.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_North_KoreaLooks like some of the recent death rate calculations are wrong as well; They don't match the deaths/population ratio at all.
South Korean president considers an apology to North Korea over past leafletting and drone use
OUTH KOREAN President Lee Jae Myung said today that he’s weighing up a possible apology to North Korea over suspicions that his ousted right-wing predecessor intentionally sought to raise military tensions in the build up to his brief martial law declaration in December 2024.
Speaking to reporters on the first anniversary of former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s ill-fated power grab, Mr Lee stressed his desire to repair ties with North Korea.
A special prosecutor charged Mr Yoon and two of his top defence officials last month over allegations that he ordered drone flights over North Korea to stoke tensions.
South Korean media also reported on Monday that South Korea’s military under Mr Yoon’s presidency flew balloons carrying propaganda leaflets across the border.
Despite possible domestic political repercussions, Mr Lee insists that he personally wishes to apologise to North Korea.
He said: “I do think we need to apologise, but I haven’t been able to say so because I worry it could be used to smear (me) as pro-North Korean or spark political ideological battles” in South Korea.
Since taking office in June, President Lee has taken steps to ease inter-Korean tensions, including turning off front-line loudspeakers that blared K-pop and world news and banning activists from flying balloons carrying propaganda leaflets across the border.
North Korea has so far ignored President Lee’s overtures.
The South Korean leader has said that he regrets North Korea’s stance, but has promised to continue to make peace gestures.
President Lee said that the suspension of regular South Korea-United States military drills, which North Korea views as invasion rehearsals, could be an option to consider to convince Pyongyang to return to talks.
Such a proposal is likely to draw criticism from rightwingers in South Korea as well as the US, who believe the country must maintain a strong military readiness against North Korea.
>>2588957damn a south korean president with a decent nk policy? or maybe they're just spooked that the nork just got modern combat experience in russia and are setting up drone factories and they dont want to suffer an ukraine fate
>>2589152These are just symbolic gestures. The military drills remain in place, their constitution stipulates the Southern government is the sole legitimate one that must absorb the whole peninsula, etc.
>>2589152>>2589158South Korea is essentially being squeezed by the market to be friendlier to China and North Korea. It's why South Korean chuds are going crazy about "chinese influence".
>Do nothing.
>Win
>>2589288Essentially. Thank the logic of the market.
>>2589289Why should I thank an abstraction?
>>2589390Because the abstractions logic will doom the porkies. Praise be the abstraction.
>>2589289There is no good reason to thank capitalism. You can happy about some results, but its irrational to praise that which you are supposed to be against.
>>2592493I'm against capitalism but I love capitalism for killing capitalism.
>>2594909I guess I am too, as the liberal centrists used to say, "FULL OF HATE" , for that. Hahaha.
The contradictions and twists of fate/dialectic can be amusing and humorous though, fair enough.
>>2603194Nice art, thanks anon.
>>2613205>>2613199These are great anon, thanks for sharing! The contemporary uniforms, archtecture and clothing are very interesting to see. Love that they made a painting of Kim's beerhall lmao.
I'm not too much of a fan of the more painterly/impressionistic stuff here. It's bordering a bit too much on Kincaid for me, tho it's still nice in a way. The realism stuff is always fantastic, that lady with the cows is beautiful work, probably my favorite. The depiction of that parade is amazing, very impressive
>>2613915Is the DPRK a wodigger state?
>>2618544Why on Earth would they ship them through the Mediterranean
>>2618544idk I think 'terrorist attack' describes it pretty well
>>2617017>defect from DPRK<have to quietly seethe every day as you walk past the carnival next to the comfort woman memorials and entertain stupid tourists.kek. Why do they do it?
>>2618544Interesting stuff, thanks anon.
>>2618677western "journalists"
Comrade Kim Jong- un 's congratulatory speech to the young vanguard and military builders mobilized for the construction of the Sinuiju Greenhouse Farm
(Pyongyang, January 3, Korean Central News Agency)
Dear Comrade Kim Jong Un delivered a congratulatory speech to the young vanguard and military builders mobilized for the construction of the Sinuiju Greenhouse Farm.
The full text of the congratulatory speech is as follows.
Comrades, young men, officers and soldiers!
I wanted to welcome the new year in 2026 with my comrades who are working hard at the northwesternmost tip of the fatherland, so I ran to the end of the central event.
As I welcome the New Year far away from my home and beloved home, I felt compelled to offer my comrades, who have worked hard, some warm congratulations and words of encouragement, so I put everything else aside and came here.
Comrades,
I warmly congratulate my comrades on the new year 2026.
Comrades, you deserve the blessings of the whole country.
Thank you for your hard work.
I express my gratitude for the hard work of my comrades who, with the energy and passion of youth, are creating monumental creations of the times in the northwestern part of the fatherland. As the New Year approaches, I extend my greetings of encouragement in the name of our Party Central Committee, the government of the Republic, and all the people.
It is truly a joy and a source of strength to see our youth, who have become more dignified and proud as we welcome the new year.
It looks more majestic and elegant than the line lined up in the parade square.
Our young builders, who rose up to the challenge of a grand construction project, a priority for the Party and the state, and completely transformed an island region once stricken with disaster into an ideal farm city of a new era in just 500 days, are truly admirable, and I want to brag about them to the whole world.
With this brilliant feat, you comrades have enhanced your noble reputation and clearly marked the image of Korean youth during the most turbulent period of our time.
I am always grateful and feel a deep sense of pride in the rewards of revolution, alongside the ranks of passionate young people who are always faithful and courageous in following and putting into practice the visions and resolutions of our Party, and the powerful creators who are persistently pushing forward a new history of transformation through an indomitable struggle to pioneer the future.
The reason I often come to the construction site of the Sinuiju Greenhouse Integrated Farm, and come here again today at the beginning of the new year, is not only because the work you have done is great and important.
As the grand construction struggle that will transform a part of our homeland progresses, the remarkable growth of the young people and soldier-builders, who change beyond recognition day by day, is more precious and admirable than anything else.
Comrades, you yourselves will be surprised and proud.
Spending my precious youth as part of an unprecedented transformation in the history of our nation's development, I chose hardship and discipline over pleasure and comfort as a rewarding choice during my youth. Those days, in which I cultivated a strong will and passionate spirit that taught me how to overcome, how to innovate, and how to be patriotic, became the most valuable wealth in my life, something that cannot be bought with a thousand pieces of gold.
Our people envision the endless prosperity of our country in the courageous energy displayed by our youth, in each and every creation imbued with the passion and sincerity of our young generation, and are confident in the continuation of our own style of socialism in the vigorous growth of our comrades.
For our party, which is responsible for the future destiny of the nation, this is truly a joyous and satisfying event, and it is only natural that young patriots come to us to congratulate and encourage us as the New Year begins.
Comrades!
Now, the large-scale greenhouse farm, which has been built with the sweat and effort of our comrades, is about to be presented as a gift of loyalty to the glorious convention of the Mother Party.
And comrades, you will once again depart for the grand creative lighthouses called by the Party and the Fatherland.
However, the footsteps and achievements of our comrades will remain forever on this miraculous island, which encapsulates the development of our country, which prospers day by day, and their autobiographies and the history of our country's youth movement will become a proud record of creation and growth.
I have no hesitation in believing that all the young vanguard and military builders will further intensify their indomitable fighting spirit and present the Sinuiju Greenhouse Complex Farm to the era as an exemplary creation in the era of comprehensive national revival.
On the day of completion, let's all take a commemorative photo together at Jeonbyeonjeonggok.
I am confident that the new year of 2026, which has dawned with hope upon the precious achievements of our comrades' noble devotion, will be even more vibrant and glorious with the fiery passion, vibrant spirit, and dazzling creativity of our youth.
The 9th Party Congress will welcome our distinguished young people at the very April 25 Cultural Center, where our comrades laid out the groundwork for their brave advance.
Young vanguards and soldier-builders, the brave pioneers of a new era,
Two days ago, everyone in Pyongyang chanted “Long Live Our National Anthem” together.
Let us also shout "Manse" here, louder than Pyongyang, and in every corner of the country, so that it can be heard and resonate deeply, with the powerful spirit of youth, filled with endless respect and love for Mother Korea.
Long live the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, our glorious homeland that will prosper endlessly!
Comrades,
Happy New Year once again.
Let's all stay healthy and meet again on the completion day with pride and confidence.
>>2602576man how can anyone even defend this shit
it's so censored and surveilled it's insane
>>2629692so its just a phone?
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