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June 24, 2025Jun 24, 2025
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Kim Jong Un holds party plenum in remote mountains, keeps outcomes unclear

North Korean report on secretive meeting thin beyond praise for ‘achievements,’ plans for major anniversaries

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a three-day party plenum which concluded on Monday, according to state media, discussing significant state business but choosing not to reveal any details on the content publicly. 

The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) and other state outlets published a short report Tuesday that included platitudes about “successes” and “achievements” in all sectors and plans to “accelerate” development through “practical measures,” without naming any specific examples.

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