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North Korea launches greenhouse farm built on ex-missile test site

A general view during the opening ceremony of the Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm. KCNA via REUTERS

Reuters / Monday, October 10, 2022

A general view during the opening ceremony of the Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm. KCNA via REUTERS

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North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attends the opening ceremony of the Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm. KCNA via REUTERS

Reuters / Monday, October 10, 2022

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attends the opening ceremony of the Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm. KCNA via REUTERS

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The opening ceremony of the Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm marking the anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers' Party. KCNA via REUTERS

Reuters / Monday, October 10, 2022

The opening ceremony of the Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm marking the anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers' Party. KCNA via REUTERS

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The opening ceremony of the Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm. The North's ruling party unveiled the project to transform the Ryonpho air base into a "highly automated farm" and a model for rural civilization, calling it a "top priority task" to help achieve...more

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North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attends the opening ceremony of the Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm. KCNA via REUTERS

Reuters / Monday, October 10, 2022

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attends the opening ceremony of the Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm. KCNA via REUTERS

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North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attends the opening ceremony of the Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm. KCNA via REUTERS

Reuters / Monday, October 10, 2022

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attends the opening ceremony of the Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm. KCNA via REUTERS

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The Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm during it's opening ceremony. KCNA said the complex will also contain some 1,000 houses, schools, and cultural, and service facilities. KCNA via REUTERS

Reuters / Monday, October 10, 2022

The Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm during it's opening ceremony. KCNA said the complex will also contain some 1,000 houses, schools, and cultural, and service facilities. KCNA via REUTERS

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North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attends the opening ceremony of the Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm. KCNA via REUTERS

Reuters / Monday, October 10, 2022

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attends the opening ceremony of the Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm. KCNA via REUTERS

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North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attends the opening ceremony of the Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm. The isolated country had used the area for several launches of short-range ballistic missiles, including the KN-25s in November 2019 and the suspected...more

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The Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm during its opening ceremony in North Korea. KCNA via REUTERS

Reuters / Monday, October 10, 2022

The Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm during its opening ceremony in North Korea. KCNA via REUTERS

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North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attends the opening ceremony of the Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm. KCNA via REUTERS

Reuters / Monday, October 10, 2022

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attends the opening ceremony of the Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm. KCNA via REUTERS

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North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attends the opening ceremony of the Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm. KCNA via REUTERS

Reuters / Monday, October 10, 2022

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attends the opening ceremony of the Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm. KCNA via REUTERS

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The Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm pictured during the opening ceremony. KCNA via REUTERS

Reuters / Monday, October 10, 2022

The Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm pictured during the opening ceremony. KCNA via REUTERS

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North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attends the opening ceremony of the Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm. KCNA via REUTERS

Reuters / Monday, October 10, 2022

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attends the opening ceremony of the Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm. KCNA via REUTERS

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North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attends the opening ceremony of the Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm. KCNA via REUTERS

Reuters / Monday, October 10, 2022

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attends the opening ceremony of the Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm. KCNA via REUTERS

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North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attends the opening ceremony of the Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm. After the opening ceremony in the eastern county of Hamju, Kim was seen touring the farm, made up of more than 850 blocks of modern greenhouses covering 280...more

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North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attends the opening ceremony of the Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm. KCNA via REUTERS

Reuters / Monday, October 10, 2022

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attends the opening ceremony of the Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm. KCNA via REUTERS

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North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attends the opening ceremony of the Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm. KCNA via REUTERS

Reuters / Monday, October 10, 2022

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attends the opening ceremony of the Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm. KCNA via REUTERS

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North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attends the opening ceremony of the Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm. KCNA via REUTERS

Reuters / Monday, October 10, 2022

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attends the opening ceremony of the Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm. KCNA via REUTERS

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North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attends the opening ceremony of the Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm. KCNA via REUTERS

Reuters / Monday, October 10, 2022

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attends the opening ceremony of the Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm. KCNA via REUTERS

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North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attends the opening ceremony of the Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm. KCNA via REUTERS

Reuters / Monday, October 10, 2022

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attends the opening ceremony of the Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm. KCNA via REUTERS

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North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attends the opening ceremony of the Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm. KCNA via REUTERS

Reuters / Monday, October 10, 2022

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attends the opening ceremony of the Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm. KCNA via REUTERS

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