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Kim Jong Un re-elected as ruling party leader in North Korea
- Kim Jong Un was re-elected as general secretary of North Korea's Workers’ Party, announced by KCNA during the Ninth Congress.
- KCNA described the move as reflecting the unanimous desire of party members, the military and the public.
- State media praised Kim for strengthening the country’s nuclear deterrence and advancing economic and military development.
- Analysts expect the congress to reveal new strategic weapons and outline 2026–2030 modernization goals.
- The Ninth Congress opened in Pyongyang on February 19, with the party aiming to discuss economic and military development plans.
- The coverage references Kim’s long rule since 2011 and the 2021 formal assumption of the title.
- AEI analysis anticipates a focus on second-strike capabilities, faster launch readiness and more diverse delivery systems.
- The Ninth Congress may also frame the five-year economic plan as a success.
- North Korea’s leadership update comes amid state-media emphasis on national achievements and development.
- The coverage frames Kim’s leadership as core to national unity and strategic direction.
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