North Korea has begun a rare congress of its ruling Workers’ Party, a major political gathering held once every five years that will set the country’s policy direction on defence, diplomacy and the economy. Read More: Ahead of rare North Korea congress, money trumps party for most State media reported that the Ninth Congress of the […]
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Kim Jong Un hails unity, 2025 successes
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended New Year celebrations in Pyongyang, including fireworks, patriotic performances, and a taekwondo demonstration. He praised the people’s efforts for “successes and phenomenal changes” in 2025. Kim emphasized unity ahead of the country’s key party congress. State media KCNA reported that the upcoming 9th Congress of the Workers’ Party […]