Overview
- Kim Jong-un, who inspected the Hwasong district service sites Friday, toured a pet shop, an auto service center, a musical instrument store, and a hair salon with his wife and daughter.
- He directed the shops to open on April 15 for the Day of the Sun, the holiday marking state founder Kim Il-sung’s birth.
- During the tour he called for more pet goods and services, including pet food, grooming tools, and veterinary medicines, and urged higher service quality.
- For residents moving into the new apartments, the facilities promise everyday conveniences like car repair, pet care, hairdressing, and access to instruments for students and hobbyists.
- Hwasong is a flagship housing project with about 40,000 units built from 2022 to 2025, and photos of the visit featuring Kim’s daughter, widely believed to be Kim Ju-ae, track with South Korean intelligence assessments of her rising public profile.