North Korea is ramping up its “people-first” policy push to win public support in the run-up to an upcoming party congress.
– The “people-first” principle is one of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s key policy principles, illustrated by his signature regional development projects aimed at improving living standards.
– “The people are the revolutionary root and life of the party.”
– “It is our party’s firm stance that any projects aimed at realizing the people’s long-cherished wishes should be carried out willingly and as promptly as possible, regardless of advantages or disadvantages or the cost of any effort.”
– North Korea is expected to unveil a five-year economic development vision and carry out a personnel reshuffle at the congress.
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