Kim Jong Un emphasized the need to maintain and enhance the infrastructure and aesthetic appeal of villages and rural roads during a recent speech. He stressed the importance of planting fruit trees, various species of trees, flowers, and decorative plants to beautify the countryside.
As part of a nationwide effort to modernize rural areas, substantial progress has been made in the afforestation project. Workers and volunteers across the country are deeply committed to improving rural living environments through afforestation efforts, planting a variety of trees, including pine, oak, and chestnut, in newly constructed villages.
Efforts are underway to disseminate successful afforestation methods and experiences to other regions, with particular focus on selecting tree species suitable for the local climate and terrain. Additionally, there is a concerted effort to promote high-quality tree planting practices in urban and rural areas alike.
The central government’s initiative to transform rural villages into exemplary socialist landscapes has garnered widespread support. Workers and volunteers from various regions are actively participating in afforestation projects, demonstrating their dedication to realizing Kim Jong Un’s vision for rural development.
In Pyongyang, workers and volunteers are working diligently to beautify rural villages by planting a variety of trees, including pine, oak, and chestnut. Similarly, in other cities and provinces, efforts are underway to share experiences and techniques, resulting in the qualitative planting of thousands of trees in newly established rural villages.
In Hamgyong Province, efforts are focused on securing and transporting trees for afforestation projects, based on a thorough assessment of the current state of afforestation in farming villages.
In North Pyongan Province, demonstration projects have been conducted to showcase advanced tree planting methods, with a focus on increasing productivity.
In Hwanghae Province, efforts are being made to streamline the procurement and distribution of pesticides necessary for tree care, ensuring consistent support for urban and rural areas.
In Gangwon Province, publications related to afforestation are being produced, and efforts are being made to encourage the exchange of experiences and achievements among workers and volunteers.
Similar initiatives are underway in other regions, including Ryanggang Province, Hwanghae South Province, Jagang Province, and Nampho City, focusing on securing suitable tree species while preserving the unique characteristics of each region and adapting to local climatic conditions.