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North Korea's Kim to tout power and military gains at party congress
The congress highlights Kim's military advancements, economic priorities, and potential succession plans involving his daughter, with a major parade expected to showcase new nuclear and conventional weapons.
- This month, the Ninth Party Congress will meet to showcase Kim Jong Un, North Korea's leader, absolute grip on power after his tours of military and economic sites.
- South Korea's National Intelligence Service says Kim appears to be grooming his teenage daughter Kim Ju Ae, while the Congress will review the five-year development push to legitimize Kim's rule.
- Analysts expect a major military parade and weapons displays as Pyongyang may test-fire new strategic weapons like the Hwasong-20 and prioritise nuclear-capable submarines.
- The Congress may send messages to Washington and Seoul that affect diplomacy as Kim declares South Korea `hostile` and rebuffs outreach from South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.
- Observers note the congress will shape policy for the next five years amid debate as analysts say last month's U.S. special forces raid on Venezuela accelerated Kim's nuclear deterrence focus.
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All eyes on Pyongyang as Kim convenes pivotal congress to chart next five years
SEOUL, Feb 14 — North Korea will hold a landmark party congress at the end of February, a political showcase that will lay out the nation’s foreign policy, war planning and nuclear ambitions for the next five years.Military top brass, political elites and ordinary party members will crowd Pyongyang for the twice-a-decade gathering, with supreme leader Kim Jong Un taking centre stage.Here’s what to watch for during the ninth congress of North Kor…
North Korea's Kim to tout power and military gains at party congress
North Korea will convene the Ninth Party Congress this month, a major political undertaking aimed at showcasing leader Kim Jong Un's absolute grip on power and his image as a benevolent leader at home and as head of a world-class military. In the run-up to the once-every-five-year gathering, Kim has toured military and economic facilities across the isolated state, from a cruise missile launch site to a large-scale greenhouse farm, to highlight …
North Korea to Hold Ninth Party Congress as Kim Expands Weapons Programme
North Korea prepares to convene the Ninth Workers’ Party Congress, where Kim Jong Un is expected to review economic goals, expand weapons development, and signal leadership and foreign policy priorities. The post North Korea to Hold Ninth Party Congress as Kim Expands Weapons Programme appeared first on StratNews Global.
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