North Korea: New Russia-tied directive stuns Nampo officials

“The source said the directive goes well beyond promoting diplomatic friendship, calling for an overhaul of the city’s internal systems to bring them in line with Russian models.”

“The directive also requires workers at Nampo port and at factories producing goods for Russia to complete mandatory training in basic Russian conversation and technical vocabulary. The source said the measure follows a rise in trade volume tied to military and economic goods bound for Russia, with officials seeking to let workers communicate directly with Russian inspectors and technicians on-site.”

“In the health sector, the directive calls for adopting the latest Russian medical standards and equipment protocols. The party has ordered Nampo Medical University and major hospitals to organize teams of doctors to receive training in Russian medical technology, a measure aimed at managing advanced medical equipment expected to arrive from Russia and deepening the health sector’s reliance on Russian cooperation.”

“The directive additionally instructs officials to emphasize a joint stance with Russia against the United States in ideological education. Youth league members and workers in Nampo are now required to regularly watch Russian war films and propaganda material depicting the fight against ‘American imperialists and their followers’…”

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