North Korea Workers' Party Congress Held

STORY BEGINS — South China Morning Post

China applauds North Korea on party conclave in ‘new historical period’ of ties: Xinhua↗

South China Morning Post

Kim Jong-un opened a rare Workers' Party congress, pledging to improve North Korea's struggling economy.↗

South China Morning Post

At the ninth Workers' Party of Korea congress, Kim Jong-un will present his end-of-decade vision, while the absence of his daughter, Kim Ju-ae, raises questions about succession.↗

Al Jazeera

Kim Jong Un was re-elected as secretary-general of the Workers' Party during a congress in North Korea.↗

BBC

Kim Jong Un was re-appointed as general secretary of North Korea's Workers' Party during the party congress, solidifying his continued rule.↗

Al Jazeera

Kim Jong Un promoted his sister, Kim Yo Jong, to a full department director position within the Workers' Party Central Committee.↗

South China Morning Post

Kim Yo-jong was promoted to full department director at the Workers' Party congress, marking a significant advancement in her political standing.↗

The Dawn

Kim Jong Un's younger sister, Kim Yo Jong, was promoted to a top position within the Workers' Party, signaling her growing influence in North Korea.↗

Al Jazeera

Kim Jong Un gifted new sniper rifles to officials following a party congress, escalating speculation about his daughter's potential leadership role.↗

South China Morning Post

Kim Jong-un and his daughter's near-identical attire at a military parade have fueled speculation about North Korea's succession plans.↗

South China Morning Post

Kim Jong-un unveiled images of his daughter, Kim Ju-ae, firing a rifle at a shooting range.↗