Kim Jong‑Un Goes Green in a Ground‑breaking Farm
In a headline‑worthy move that would make any gardening enthusiast blush, Kim Jong‑Un turned up in full entourage gear to open the Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm, a sprawling 280‑hectare patch of fast‑track agriculture built on a former missile launch pad.
Why It Matters
- “It’s designed to pop off vegetables, not out of boredom”—Kim told the audience, hinting at the country’s desperate need for fresh produce.
- It sits on a ground that once cranked out the infamous KN‑25 and KN‑23 rockets in 2019 and 2021. Now it’s a nursery, not a launch site.
- The farm covers 850 blocks of modern greenhouses, each buzzing with automated tech—a North Korean version of “farm‑as‑a‑service.”
The Cookie‑Cut Theme of the Day
The inauguration took place on a holiday that celebrates the founding of the Workers’ Party—a reminder that the country keeps its political calendar as neatly organized as its grow‑space.
Kim’s Prelude to the Planting
Just a week earlier, Kim steered nuclear‑tactical duels that were basically a “no‑flying‑zone” warning to South Korea. The team’s latest round to counter joint naval drills involving a US aircraft carrier was short‑circuited—by no means a lull in his action‑packed schedule.
“We’re all set to make K‑poms the new K‑ranch!”
Speaking after a quick tour of the farm, Kim declared it a “top priority task” that would lift ordinary lives. “We hope Ryonpho becomes the standard in rural development,” he said. “More farms, more veggies, and some serious science‑driven farming.”
What’s Inside the Greenhouses?
- Over 1,000 houses, schools, and cultural centers lined up beside the greenhouses—because even rural development can look a little urban.
- “Variety is the spice of life,” Kim added, hinting at a future line‑up of kale, beet, and maybe, if luck tilts it’s right, some pre‑tried U‑topian teas.
North Korea’s Growing “Green” Niche
Back in 2019, the state rolled out a smaller greenhouse initiative in ∆Kongsong—think of it as a nanofarm pilot program to keep the country self‑sufficient amidst sanctions.
Now with Ryonpho out of the playbook, the North’s journey from military base to veggie paradise feels less like a plot twist in a spy film and more like a plot twist in a crop‑cooking TV show.
Stay tuned, folks. Whether the farm will grow anything other than envy, only time (and maybe the local insects) will tell.
