Kim Jong Un detonates explosion to kick off apartment project in Pyongyang

(CLO) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un personally triggered a large explosion during a groundbreaking ceremony for a housing project in Pyongyang, according to North Korean state media on February 18.

The event took place in the Hwasong area, a suburb of the capital Pyongyang, where the North Korean government plans to build 10,000 new apartments. This is part of the country's strategy to develop 50,000 apartments in a five-year period, to improve living conditions in Pyongyang.

The massive explosion triggered by Kim Jong Un created huge clouds of dust and smoke. Photo: KCNA

Footage from the event shows Kim Jong Un standing on a podium surrounded by hundreds of construction workers, grouped in different colored hard hats, creating a dramatic scene.

As Mr. Kim spoke, the crowd cheered. Then the North Korean leader turned the ignition switch, causing a huge explosion that sent a huge cloud of dust and smoke high into the sky.

Mr. Kim speaks to a crowd of construction workers. Photo: KCNA

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Kim emphasized that Hwasong will not only be a place to bring happy lives to the people but also become a historical land, a place to affirm the strength of the socialist country of North Korea.

The area has seen many new housing projects springing up in recent years, demonstrating the government's determination to improve infrastructure and the quality of life of the capital's residents.

The enthusiastic crowd waved flags, clapped and cheered as Mr Kim arrived for the groundbreaking ceremony. Photo: KCNA

On the same day, Mr. Kim visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun to commemorate his father, the late leader Kim Jong Il, on the occasion of his father's birthday. February 16, known as "Bright Star Day," is one of the most important holidays in North Korea. This is the first time in four years that Mr. Kim has visited the mausoleum on this occasion.

According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Mr. Kim pledged to continue the "sacred struggle" for the country's prosperity and security, affirming his leadership role in leading North Korea along the path set out by his father and grandfather.

Hoai Phuong (according to KCNA, Sky News)

Source: https://www.congluan.vn/ong-kim-jong-un-kich-hoat-vu-no-khoi-cong-du-an-chung-cu-tai-binh-nhuong-post335002.html