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Kim Jong-un Hails Kangdong Hospital as ‘Great Revolution’ in North Korea’s Healthcare

The Kangdong visit underscores a plan for annual construction of 20 hospitals starting in 2026 under the Regional Development 20X10 Policy.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (C) visits the construction site for a hospital on the outskirts of Pyongyang on June 2, 2025, in this photo provided by the North's official Korean Central News Agency. (For Use Only in the Republic of Korea. No Redistribution) (Yonhap)
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (C) visits the construction site for a hospital on the outskirts of Pyongyang on June 2, 2025, in this photo provided by the North's official Korean Central News Agency. (For Use Only in the Republic of Korea. No Redistribution) (Yonhap)
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (R) visits the construction site for a hospital on the outskirts of Pyongyang on June 2, 2025, in this photo provided by the North's official Korean Central News Agency. (For Use Only in the Republic of Korea. No Redistribution) (Yonhap)

Overview

  • During his June 2 inspection of the Kangdong County complex, Kim Jong-un toured its outpatient ward, operating theater, inpatient ward and underground parking area.
  • He hailed the project as a 'great revolution' aimed at elevating public healthcare to catch up with other sectors within ten years.
  • The leader called for systematic, scientific training for medical staff and the introduction of modern equipment to bolster the workforce.
  • This follows his attendance at the hospital’s February groundbreaking and orders to pilot three county hospitals in 2025.
  • Under the expanded Regional Development 20X10 Policy, North Korea plans to build 20 modern hospitals annually from 2026.