North Korea Holds 9th Party Congress, Kim Jong Un Highlights Economic Gains
North Korea has commenced its 9th ruling party congress in Pyongyang, a rare event held approximately every five years, with Kim Jong Un emphasizing economic achievements.
19 Feb, 23:49 — 20 Feb, 00:19
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N. Korea opens once-in-5-years party conclave
North Korea has kicked off a rare gathering of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, state media said Friday, marking the start of the country's biggest political event in five years that would set major policy directions on defense and the economy. "The Ninth Congress of the WPK opened with splendor in Pyongyang, the capital city of the revolution," the previous day, the Korean Central News Agency said. Typically running several days, the congress sets state policy goals for the next five years o
By The Korea Herald
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North Korea has opened a major ruling party congress in Pyongyang, state media said on Friday, a rare gathering held roughly every five years that analysts say will set national priorities, including nuclear policy. The Workers’ Party congress is the regime’s top political event and often signals policy shifts or leadership changes.
By FRANCE 24
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