Inside North Korea’s ruling Workers Party



Analysis Inside North Korea’s ruling Workers Party WPK may not set policy, but success in the North depends on membership Oliver Hotham November 10, 2014 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Rodong Sinmun When the Korean Workers’ Party met for its 69th anniversary in September, most were distracted by Kim Jong Un’s absence. But despite media fascination with whether or not Kim Jong Un’s temporary absence was due to a “coup” or a cheese-related illness, few asked the question of why delegates from the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea were meeting in the first place: In a country ruled by an exclusive dynasty, why is there the need for a ruling political party? “Everyone wants to be a party member in North Korea,” Je Son, a North Korean who defected in 2011, told © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update & Podcast Updates Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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Inside North Korea’s ruling Workers Party

WPK may not set policy, but success in the North depends on membership

Oliver Hotham November 10, 2014

Inside North Korea’s ruling Workers Party

Rodong Sinmun

When the Korean Workers’ Party met for its 69th anniversary in September, most were distracted by Kim Jong Un’s absence.

But despite media fascination with whether or not Kim Jong Un’s temporary absence was due to a “coup” or a cheese-related illness, few asked the question of why delegates from the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea were meeting in the first place: In a country ruled by an exclusive dynasty, why is there the need for a ruling political party?

“Everyone wants to be a party member in North Korea,” Je Son, a North Korean who defected in 2011, told

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