This is the best tl;dr I could make, original reduced by 74%. (I'm a bot)

> North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has mobilised young labourers to launch a new housing project in Pyongyang, state media said on Sunday, as he pushes for an ambitious plan to build 50 000 homes in the capital despite deepening economic hardships.

> In 2021, Kim unveiled a plan to build 50 000 new homes in Pyongyang by 2025, and state media reported the completion of the first 10 000 new apartments in 2022, including an 80-floor skyscraper.

> The new housing project would serve as "Another proud page in the history of youth movements" and a symbol of the country's socialist revolution and "Political struggle", Kim said.

Extended Summary | FAQ | Feedback | Top keywords: Kim^#1 young^#2 new^#3 project^#4 plan^#5