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Kim Jong-un told North Korea’s ruling party congress that Pyongyang could improve ties with the United States if Washington recognizes North Korea as a nuclear-armed state, signaling a conditional path to diplomacy while reaffirming a push to expand its nuclear arsenal and maintaining a hostile stance toward South Korea amid closer ties with Russia and China.
Kim Jong-un declares North Korea will have no ties with South Korea and warns of force, but says dialogue with the United States could be possible if Washington recognises North Korea as a nuclear power and ends its hostile policy; the workers’ party congress ended with a Pyongyang parade observed by Kim and his daughter, signaling a tougher regional stance with potential room for U.S. engagement.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un asserts dialogue with South Korea is off while urging Washington to drop its hostile policies; he also pledges an expanded nuclear and missile arsenal, including underwater-launched ICBMs and more tactical weapons, as a deterrent and security guarantee. The Workers’ Party congress ended with a Pyongyang military parade attended by Kim and his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, underscoring ongoing weapons development and questions about succession.
Kim Jong Un warned North Korea could completely destroy South Korea if its security was threatened, while leaving open the possibility of dialogue with the United States as he closed a ruling Workers’ Party congress that pushed for faster nuclear and missile development, including underwater-launched ICBMs and more tactical weapons; he urged Washington to abandon its hostile policies to revive talks, while maintaining a hard line against Seoul.
Kim Jong Un was re-elected general secretary of North Korea's ruling Workers’ Party at a rare congress, with delegates voting unanimously; KCNA said the country’s nuclear deterrence has been radically improved under his leadership, while Kim also pledged to boost living standards and push economic development.
North Korea’s ruling Workers’ Party reappointed Kim Jong Un as general secretary at its congress, with state media claiming enhanced deterrence and a pivot to nuclear forces, while Kim pledges to boost the economy and living standards. The four-day congress, attended by about 5,000 members, also saw a reshuffle of its presidium amid tight secrecy about the regime’s true capabilities; observers are watching for any disclosure of the next phase of Pyongyang’s weapons program and for whether Kim’s daughter Ju Ae appears as heir.
Kim Jong Un was reelected to the top post of North Korea’s ruling Workers’ Party, with the party praising the country’s nuclear buildup and signaling a continued emphasis on expanding its military program.
North Korea's ruling Workers' Party re-elected Kim Jong Un as general secretary during its congress, praising him for boosting the country's prestige and strengthening its military with nuclear deterrence, while electing Central Committee members and revising party rules with details not disclosed.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un opened the Workers' Party congress, praising an improving economy and stronger regional standing while outlining a five-year policy agenda to expand both nuclear and conventional forces, deepen ties with Russia and China, and potentially groom a dynastic successor, all while maintaining a hard line toward Seoul and Washington.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un marked the completion of 10,000 new housing units in Pyongyang ahead of the Workers’ Party Ninth Congress, highlighting progress and signaling bolder goals while his daughter Kim Ju Ae attended the ceremony, fueling speculation about a potential succession as delegates arrive for the gathering.
North Korea unveiled a new Pyongyang housing district for families of soldiers killed while fighting with Russian forces in Ukraine. Kim Jong-un and his daughter Kim Ju-ae toured Saeppyol Street and pledged support, framing the project as honoring “young martyrs.” Analysts view the move as a calculated propaganda effort to bolster internal unity and justify troop deployments ahead of a major ruling party congress.
North Korea will convene its Workers’ Party congress in late February, where Kim Jong Un is expected to outline a five-year domestic and foreign policy, emphasizing self-reliance, economic development, and an expanded nuclear-military posture amid closer ties with Russia and China and ongoing tensions with the U.S.
North Korea’s ruling Workers’ Party will hold its ninth congress in Pyongyang in late February 2026, the KCNA state media said, the first major gathering since 2021. The congress is a key platform for signaling policy shifts and elite appointments, and analysts expect Kim Jong Un to use it to fortify his authority and outline steps to strengthen the nuclear deterrent amid ongoing tensions with the United States and closer ties with Russia.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un said the Workers’ Party congress will unveil next-stage plans to strengthen the country’s nuclear deterrent, following a test of a large-caliber rocket system; Seoul and Tokyo condemned the missiles as Pyongyang defies UN bans, with the congress date not yet announced.
Kim Jong-un has replaced three top security officials and ordered upgrades to his personal protection after warnings of possible assassination attempts tied to North Korea’s role in Russia’s war in Ukraine and a U.S. operation against Maduro, with analysts noting a heightened risk of a decapitation strike and the deployment of drone-jamming and communications-detection gear; his daughter Ju-ae’s appearances have fueled succession speculation.