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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 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 Korean leader Kim Jong Un admitted at a government meeting that the lack of basic living necessities in the country, particularly in rural areas, is a serious political issue that cannot be ignored. This rare acknowledgment comes as North Korea continues to face economic challenges and international sanctions, leading to poor living conditions for its citizens. Kim urged government officials to address the disparity in quality of life and emphasized the importance of developing the countryside.
North Korea's ruling party has criticised officials responsible for the failed launch of a military spy satellite on 31 May, calling it the "gravest failure". The Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea demanded a probe into the "serious" failure and reiterated a pledge to soon successfully launch its spy satellite. The US, South Korea and Japan denounced the launch, which violated UN resolutions. Analysts have said there is significant technological overlap between the development of intercontinental ballistic missiles and space launch capabilities.