"North Korea has kicked off a rare party congress of the ruling Workers' Party, held once every five years, that will see the leadership in Pyongyang set major policy goals in defence, diplomacy and the economy, state media reports. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said on Friday that the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) was under way, marking the start of the country's most consequential political event since 2021."
"South Korea's official Yonhap News Agency said the gathering will be closely followed for any signs regarding North Korea's development of nuclear weapons or overtures towards the administrations in Seoul and the United States, which the North considers its chief foes. Yonhap reports that North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un, made no mention of relations with either South Korea or the US in his opening speech to the congress on Thursday and, instead, focused on boosting the country's economy."
The Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea opened in Pyongyang and is expected to run for several days. The congress will set major policy goals in defence, diplomacy and the economy. Kim Jong Un opened the congress and prioritized boosting the country's economy. He emphasized advancing economic development, improving people's livelihoods, and rapidly transforming social life. Kim made no mention of relations with South Korea or the United States in his opening speech. External assessments indicate a gradual recovery in economic activity, aided by post-COVID trade with China and alleged weapons exports linked to Russia's war in Ukraine.
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