No surprises as family head ‘re-elected’ leader, while the once-in-five-years Juche political congress is expected to outline the next phase of Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons programme.
South Korea announced a joint military-police investigation into an alleged UAV flight into Pyongyang’s territory—while rejecting demands for an apology.
Pyongyang says global instability has increased the need for advanced weapons—as its regime cites recent U.S. military actions as the reason for boosting its own security.
A rare family appearance comes ahead of a key ruling party congress, as analysts say Pyongyang is carefully shaping the image of a future fourth-generation leader.
