Seoul: North Korea has announced the completion of a large-scale beach resort in the eastern coastal region of Kalma, with leader Kim Jong-un celebrating it as a significant achievement for the country this year. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Thursday that the completion ceremony for the new Kalma coastal tourist area was held with much fanfare on Tuesday, with Kim Jong-un in attendance.
According to Yonhap News Agency, North Korea has also been staging various anti-U.S. rallies and events to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Korean War. On Wednesday, state media reported that students, female workers, and members of North Korea's largest women's organization gathered in Pyongyang, vowing revenge against the United States for the perceived atrocities committed during the Korean War.
In another development, North Korea conducted a key party meeting to review the implementation of state policies for the first half of the year. However, the Korean Central News Agency did not disclose details of a speech by leader Kim Jong-un, which is considered an unusual move. The 12th plenary session of the eighth Central Committee of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) was held from Saturday to Monday.
Additionally, North Korea has "strongly" condemned U.S. military strikes against Iran's nuclear sites, declaring such actions as a violation of Iran's sovereign security interests and territorial integrity. The North's foreign ministry issued this condemnation as the United States staged precision strikes on three key nuclear sites in Iran.
Meanwhile, North Korean state-run television has featured mosaic murals at a Pyongyang factory that place Kim Jong-un at the center, flanked by his predecessors. This move signifies the ongoing campaign to cement Kim's authority independently of his forebears. The Korean Central Television showcased the textile mill in Pyongyang as a site Kim visited for an on-site inspection back in 2016.
In a separate report, North Korea's mainstream newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, covered the ongoing armed conflict between Iran and Israel without providing its own commentary. The report cited statements from Russia and Iran, noting Russia's serious concerns over Israel's attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities.