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Kim Jong Un Extends Rule as North Korea Re-Elects General Secretary

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.

via BBC|

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Kim Jong Un frames gains as North Korea opens pivotal party congress

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.

via AP News|

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Vietnam’s Leader Accelerates Power Consolidation, Promising Fast Reforms

To Lam, Vietnam’s top leader and a former security chief, solidified power by taking dual roles as party chief and president after the 14th National Congress, breaking from the country’s prior power-sharing norm and signaling a push to move quickly on reforms to make Vietnam richer and more influential; he stressed “action” at a post-congress news conference.

via The New York Times|

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Kim Jong Un set to unveil five-year plan at North Korea's 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.

via AP News|

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North Korea to convene ninth Workers' Party congress in February

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.

via Yahoo|

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