North Korea is making waves with its child-centric policies, boasting that its party and state are pioneering unprecedented initiatives for the younger generation. / Courtesy of Rodong Sinmun

The <em>Rodong Sinmun</em>, the Workers' Party's newspaper, made a bold declaration on Saturday that the nation’s top priority is, and always will be, policies benefiting future generations. This commitment, the paper asserts, is intended to become an enduring national strategy. The paper also showcased Kim Jong Un's pet projects, including a major push for dairy production and distribution.

 On page two, the message is clear: in the grand scheme of building socialism and communism, external aid is out and home-grown strength is in. The paper emphasizes that bolstering national power is the only surefire way to achieve results, regardless of the circumstances.

 Page three features feel-good news: house-warming celebrations at farms in Yanggang Province. Seven snapshots capture the scene&mdash;newly minted cultural houses with beaming residents in traditional hanbok, waving flags, clutching balloons, and bouquets. It's a picture-perfect display of domestic bliss, North Korean style.

 Page four praises the 124th Regiment of the Korean People's Army. These soldiers are painted as the unsung heroes of the local industrial revolution, with the paper waxing lyrical about their revolutionary spirit.

 Page five takes us into the glitzy world of North Korean tourism, highlighting the "2025 Tourism Souvenir Exhibition", which kicked off on October 14 at the Okryu Exhibition Hall. Under the banner of "Diversifying Tourism Products," the event showcased 2,000 items across 400 categories, including ginseng goodies, handicrafts, and silky smooth textiles&mdash;a veritable treasure trove of North Korean souvenirs.

 Finally, page six reveals the names of the "2025 Model Units for Information Technology." From tile factories to cosmetics plants, from agricultural research centers to upscale restaurants&mdash;these institutions are billed as leading the charge in North Korea's digital revolution.

The Rodong Sinmun, the Workers' Party's newspaper, made a bold declaration on Saturday tha …

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