North Korea: A project to expand capacity at the Kyongam Cement Factory in North Hwanghae Province has been completed, according to Korean News. It reported that a ‘large-capacity’ cement production line with modern and efficient equipment had been established. The expansion will increase production of cement to support construction projects across the province, using locally available raw materials and resources.
Pak Chang Ho, chief secretary of the North Hwanghae Provincial Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea, attended the inauguration ceremony on 29 January 2026 with provincial officials, local working people in Pongsan County and plant employees. After the ceremony, participants toured the plant.