North Korea’s Kim opens rare party congress with pledge to fix economy

Kim Jong-un, leader of North Korea, opened a rare party congress with a pledge to improve the nation's economy, which has been struggling under heavy Western sanctions aimed at curbing its nuclear weapons program. The supreme leader called for an "active and persistent struggle" to boost living standards and transform all aspects of state and social life. The Workers' Party congress, held every five years, offers a rare glimpse into the workings of this secretive nation.