Kim Jong Un re-elected leader of North Korea's ruling Workers’ Party
France 24 • • world
Key Points:
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was re-elected as general secretary of the ruling Workers' Party during a rare congress held every five years, as reported by state media.
- The congress highlighted improvements in the country's nuclear war deterrence under Kim's leadership and emphasized boosting economic construction and living standards amid ongoing sanctions.
- Kim acknowledged past economic mistakes at the previous 2021 congress and indicated that this year's meeting would unveil the next phase of North Korea's nuclear weapons program.
- The party also voted to revise its rules to strengthen party unity and ensure impartial discipline application, reflecting efforts to consolidate Kim's control.
- The Workers' Party congress, held for only the ninth time under the Kim family rule, serves as a key platform
