North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has inaugurated a large-scale greenhouse farming complex in Sinuiju, an area that suffered severe flooding in 2024, state media reported.

The project was hailed as a major national achievement, highlighting Pyongyang’s push to boost food production and recovery in disaster-affected regions. The opening comes ahead of the 9th Congress of the Workers’ Party, a key political event expected to outline North Korea’s future economic and policy direction.

Analysts view the move as both an agricultural initiative and a political message, showcasing resilience and development while reinforcing leadership legitimacy ahead of the high-profile party meeting.