North Korea ruling party promotes Kim Jong Un’s younger sister

Kim Jong Un’s powerful younger sister, Kim Yo Jong, has been promoted to a top position within the ruling Workers' Party. The promotion, announced by Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), signals her influence within the reclusive nation. The once-in-five-years summit of the party, which directs state efforts on everything from diplomacy to war planning, is taking place in Pyongyang. Kim Yo Jong has emerged as a key figure in North Korea's dealings with the outside world, playing a visible role in diplomacy and nuclear negotiations.