SAMJIYON

About:

• Samjiyon County is a city, in Ryanggang Province, North Korea.
  
  
• It takes its name from three lakes in the county, which are collectively known as the Samjiyon.
  
  
• Samjiyon is situated near Mount Paektu.
  
  
• In December 2019, Kim Jong-un inaugurated a completed expansion, described by state media as a "modern" city with residences and industrial parks.
  
  
• North Korea is projecting Samjiyon as a ‘socialist utopia’ with new apartments, hotels, a ski resort and commercial, cultural and medical facilities. The city is one of the largest economic initiatives Mr. Kim has launched as part of his drive for a self-reliant economy.