Kim Jong Un to Cement Grip on Power as North Korea Prepares for Ninth Workers' Party Congress

North Korea Announces Ninth Workers' Party Congress

The Ninth Workers' Party Congress of North Korea has been scheduled for late February 2026, signaling a five-year policy framework that aims to solidify Kim Jong Un's leadership. This pivotal event marks a significant turning point in the country's development as a nuclear-armed and isolated nation-state.