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The who’s who on stage with Kim Jong Un at the Ninth Party Congress
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The who’s who on stage with Kim Jong Un at the Ninth Party Congress

NK Pro identifies key figures sitting next to the leader and what it says about North Korea’s priorities in years ahead

The who’s who on stage with Kim Jong Un at the Ninth Party Congress
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung | Shreyas Reddy February 25, 2026
Kim Jong Un vows to accelerate development, slams ‘extreme negligence’

Kim Jong Un vows to accelerate development, slams ‘extreme negligence’

North Korean leader criticizes mismanagement of new factories, concluding review of party’s work at Ninth Congress

Kim Jong Un vows to accelerate development, slams ‘extreme negligence’
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 24, 2026
Kim Jong Un gives mic to top diplomat, local official on day 3 of Party Congress

Kim Jong Un gives mic to top diplomat, local official on day 3 of Party Congress

North Korea appears to spotlight Russia ties and rural development, while promoting ‘new fighting strategy’ for future

Kim Jong Un gives mic to top diplomat, local official on day 3 of Party Congress
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park February 22, 2026
North Korea hails ‘remarkable successes’ at day two of Party Congress

North Korea hails ‘remarkable successes’ at day two of Party Congress

Kim Jong Un leads review of ‘great transformations’ over last five years, but state media provides few specifics

North Korea hails ‘remarkable successes’ at day two of Party Congress
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park February 21, 2026
North Korea starts with Kim Jong Il’s birthday, and ends with a Party (Congress)
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North Korea starts with Kim Jong Il’s birthday, and ends with a Party (Congress)

A recap of the week in state media, from housing projects and nuclear missiles to a once-in-5-years political meeting

North Korea starts with Kim Jong Il’s birthday, and ends with a Party (Congress)
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 20, 2026
Ukrainian national sentenced to prison for aiding North Korean IT workers

Ukrainian national sentenced to prison for aiding North Korean IT workers

US says Oleksandr Didenko helped DPRK operatives infiltrate 40 companies, using identities stolen from Americans

Ukrainian national sentenced to prison for aiding North Korean IT workers
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 20, 2026
North Korea opens Ninth Party Congress with optimistic message on economy

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

North Korea opens Ninth Party Congress with optimistic message on economy
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 20, 2026
Kim Jong Un vows to ‘open new service sectors’ at launch of construction project

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 vows to ‘open new service sectors’ at launch of construction project
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 19, 2026
North Korean officials receive credentials ahead of Ninth Party Congress

North Korean officials receive credentials ahead of Ninth Party Congress

Delegates signal the meeting laying out strategic direction for next five years is just days away

North Korean officials receive credentials ahead of Ninth Party Congress
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 18, 2026
What to expect at North Korea’s Ninth Party Congress, from nukes to US ties
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What to expect at North Korea’s Ninth Party Congress, from nukes to US ties

Kim Jong Un likely to consolidate military gains rather than break new ground, doubling down on Russia and anti-ROK line

What to expect at North Korea’s Ninth Party Congress, from nukes to US ties
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 18, 2026
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