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North's Kim delivers 'important conclusion' at party plenary meeting: KCNA

Joongang Ilbo | English | News | Dec. 12, 2025 | North Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has reached an "important conclusion" during the 13th plenary meeting of the Workers' Party of Korea's Eighth Central Committee, according to state media. The meeting, which began on December 9, 2025, is reviewing the implementation of this year's policies and preparing for the upcoming Ninth Party Congress, expected in January or February 2026.

Kim's conclusion addresses the review of major party and state policies, the Central Inspection Commission's work this year, and preparations for the Ninth Congress. The plenary also assessed major successes of 2025, identified problems requiring immediate resolution before the congress, and assigned key tasks related to the event's organization. Financial matters, including the implementation of the 2025 state budget and the drafting of the 2026 budget, were also discussed.

The Ninth Party Congress will be North Korea's first since 2021 and is anticipated to define the country's external policies toward the U.S. and South Korea, as well as its national economic direction for the next five years. The plenary meeting is expected to continue for several days.

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