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North Korea opens Ninth Party Congress with optimistic message on economy
In speech on opening day, leader Kim Jong Un vows honest review of 'deep-rooted' problems among party members
Kim Jong Un vows to ‘open new service sectors’ at launch of construction project
North Korean leader also makes rare admission of overcrowded housing, kicking off mysterious fifth stage of Hwasong area
Kim Jong Un formally deploys 50 new tactical nuke launchers at ceremony
North Korean leader says 600mm MLRS now ‘incorporates AI’ and advanced guidance system
Cargo ship appears at North Korean nuclear submarine site for first time
Satellite imagery showing visit to factory on east coast may indicate project entering new stage
Puppies and PC games: Kim Jong Un promotes ‘modern’ living at housing ceremony
North Korean leader claims victory in 5-year project to build over 50K homes across capital’s new skyscraper streets
Kim Jong Un moves families of Ukraine war dead into new housing complex
Daughter joins leader at opening for Saeppyol Street, a key project for managing public opinion around Russia deployment
North Korea draws new red line, vows attack over future airspace ‘violations’
Leader’s sister Kim Yo Jong threatens Seoul with ‘definite’ and ‘disproportionate’ response even over civilian-led acts
Satellite image shows 9th Party Congress slogan for North Korean military parade
Thousands of civilians spell out slogan in central Pyongyang, confirming plans for parade around political gathering
North Korean skyscraper project appears set to open before Party Congress
Satellite imagery suggests work winding down on 5-year, 50K-home development, as prep for next phase begins
Epstein files, North Korean POWs and the looming Party Congress
NK News reporters discuss North Korea mentions in Epstein’s emails and plans to hold the congress in late February
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