Samjiyon construction workers suffer frostbite in -30°C cold with inadequate winter gear

2026-02-04 - 10:56

Despite the frigid temperatures in the North Korean city of Samjiyon, construction continues on a tourist resort in the area. That has resulted in multiple cases of frostbite among workers assigned to the project. “The temperature in Samjiyon and around Mount Paektu remains close to -30 degrees Celsius (-22 degrees Fahrenheit). Despite this harsh weather, work is proceeding on the construction... Source