Kim Jong-un Conducts Early Morning Inspection of Pyongyang General Hospital, Signals Dissatisfaction with Progress
Seoul, South Korea – North Korean leader Kim Jong-un made a surprise early morning visit to the construction site of the Pyongyang General Hospital, state media reported tuesday. The inspection, wich took place around 3:00 AM local time, underscores the regime’s focus on the high-profile project and appears to be a demonstration of kim’s dedication - even at unusual hours.
North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) released over 30 photographs documenting the visit, showing Kim conferring with officials in the hospital lobby at 3:40 AM, reviewing interior spaces at 4:10 AM, and standing with executives in the hospital corridor shortly before 5:40 AM. images depict Kim surveying the construction site as dawn broke.
The timing of the visit has sparked speculation, particularly in light of past intelligence reports. South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) assessed in May 2023 that Kim Jong-un likely suffers from a sleep disorder, and reports have surfaced regarding lavish accommodations designed to cater to his nocturnal habits.
while state media portrayed Kim as “generally satisfied” with the facility’s progress, sources indicate he sharply criticized officials for construction delays. The photographs appear to corroborate this, with
