North Korea’s ruling party touted nuclear advances as it re-elected Kim Jong Un to the top post of general secretary, state media said on Monday, during a rare national congress. Thousands of party elites have packed the capital Pyongyang for a once-in-five-years summit of the ruling Workers’ Party, a gathering that directs state efforts on everything from diplomacy to war planning. The congress offers a rare glimpse into the political workings of reclusive North Korea, and is widely seen as ...

North Korea has commenced its 9th ruling party congress in Pyongyang, a rare event held approximately every five years, with Kim Jong Un emphasizing economic achievements.

North Korea has completed a new housing district in Pyongyang dedicated to the families of soldiers who died fighting alongside Russian forces in the Ukraine war, highlighting its support for Russia.

Chinese President Xi Jinping stated his readiness to work with Kim Jong Un on a 'new chapter' in bilateral relations between Beijing and Pyongyang, sending a congratulatory message to the North Korean leader after his re-election.

North Korean media reported that Kim Jong Un attended the completion ceremony for new housing in Pyongyang, emphasizing the achievement of a 50,000-unit housing goal ahead of the upcoming Workers' Party Congress.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has opened a new housing district in Pyongyang, reportedly for the families of fallen soldiers, according to state media.

China has joined Russia in congratulating North Korea on the conclave of its ruling party, hailing economic achievements under the leadership of Kim Jong-un and pledging to work with Pyongyang to promote regional peace. According to Xinhua, the Central Committee of China’s Communist Party sent a congratulatory letter on Thursday, asserting that the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea had in recent years helped develop the North Korean economy and improve the lives of its people. China’s state news...