"The North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, has dismissed a vice-premier over troubles in a factory modernisation project, in an apparent move to tighten discipline among officials and push them to deliver greater results before a major political conference. The upcoming ruling Workers' party congress, the first of its kind in five years, is one of North Korea's biggest propaganda spectacles and is intended to review past projects, establish new political and economic priorities and reshuffle officials."
"The Korean Central News Agency reported on Tuesday that Kim blamed Yang Sung-ho, a vice-premier in charge of the machine-building industry, for causing unnecessary man-made confusion in works to modernise the Ryongsong Machine Complex in the north-east. In a speech on Monday marking the completion of the first stage of the modernisation plan at the complex, Kim said the project had suffered not a small amount of economic loss because of irresponsible and incompetent officials."
Kim Jong-un dismissed Vice-Premier Yang Sung-ho over failures in modernising the Ryongsong Machine Complex, blaming him for causing unnecessary man-made confusion and economic loss. Kim said he had previously criticised Yang at a December party meeting and monitored him, finding no sense of responsibility. The dismissal appears aimed at tightening discipline and increasing pressure on officials to deliver results ahead of the upcoming Workers' Party congress, which will review projects, set political and economic priorities, and reshuffle officials. Observers note public scolding and firings are a familiar management tactic, while some experts cite deeper structural problems for the project's troubles.
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