Kim Jong Un re-elected Workers' Party general secretary in North Korea
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been re-elected as general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea on the fourth day of the party congress.
The decision reaffirms his position at the top of the country’s ruling political structure, according to Reuters.
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In a laudatory report, Kim Jong Un was credited with raising the country’s prestige, creating favorable international conditions for the revolutionary struggle, and strengthening the armed forces, which were described as an "elite and powerful army."
Under his leadership, "the war deterrence of the country with the nuclear forces as its pivot has been radically improved," KCNA said.
The congress also elected members of the party’s Central Committee and approved amendments to the party charter, although details of the changes were not disclosed.
The ninth party congress opened on Thursday. Such meetings are typically held every five years and last several days. South Korea is closely monitoring developments, looking for signals about potential shifts in domestic and foreign policy.
Recent developments
Ahead of the congress, North Korea conducted tests of a long-range surface-to-air missile under Kim’s leadership.
He also announced plans to modernize the defence sector, including continued development of missile capabilities over the next five years as part of a broader strategy to strengthen deterrence and upgrade the defence industry.
South Korean intelligence recently reported that Kim may be positioning his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, born in 2013, as a potential successor.
