Kim Jong-un inspects national garment and footwear exhibition

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited the 2026 National Garment and Footwear Exhibition in Pyongyang, accompanied by his wife, Ri Sol-ju, and his daughter, Ju-ae. The exhibition featured over 70,000 items of clothing and more than 170,000 pairs of shoes produced at various light industry factories across the country.

Kim emphasized the importance of improving design to increase economic effects and productivity. He stated that the display demonstrates the effectiveness of the Party’s policy to eliminate disparities between urban and rural areas, aiming for balanced national development. The products showcased were part of Kim’s regional development policy, which includes a long-term plan to build modern factories in various cities and counties to improve regional living conditions.