Institute for Far Eastern Studies (IFES) 2014-1-20 North Korea is encouraging “localization” of raw materials in light and construction industries from this year to improve the lives of the North Korean people. On January 7, Rodong Sinmun introduced that various Cabinet organizations were espousing the New Year’s address of Kim Jong Un. It reported, “The Ministry of … Continue reading North Korea promoting localization of raw materials for light and construction industries