‘Robust vitality’ cited as North Korean premier begins three-day trip in Beijing ahead of event marking defence pact’s 65th anniversary
North Korean Premier Pak Thae-song has begun his three-day trip to China, as Beijing offers rare praise for its socialist neighbour’s economic achievements.
Pak, a member of the Politburo Presidium of the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea, landed at Beijing Capital International Airport on Friday morning accompanied by a joint party and government delegation.
The piece highlighted Pyongyang’s progress in tackling housing issues for both urban and rural residents, noting the completion of 50,000 housing units in the capital over the past five years and some 32,000 newly built homes in rural areas in 2025.