North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his five-year economic plan had failed to meet its goals "on almost every sector" as he kicked off a congress of the ruling Workers' Party, state media KCNA reported on Wednesday (January 6).
North Korea's Kim Jong Un admitted that his five-year economic plan failed to meet its goals "on almost every sector", state media reported on Wednesday.
Kim made his speech in a rare political gathering with the ruling Worker's Party.
First, he praised the country's "miraculous victory" of bolstering its power, referring to a series of meetings with U.S President Donald Trump and successful intercontinental ballistic missile tests in 2017, weapons capable of striking the U.S. But Kim then changed tone and admitted that the economic strategy due last year, "tremendously fell short of its goals." The plan called for accelerating economic growth and expanding domestic sources of energy, including nuclear power, to boost supply of electricity.
By openly admitting some of his failures - once a taboo in a country that praises an errorless, godlike leader - Kim continues to try to build his profile as a "man of the people." On the pandemic, Kim lauded party workers for ensuring "stable situations against the coronavirus", yet the country has not officially confirmed any coronavirus infections.
No one was seen wearing a mask at the congress and did not sit apart.
The talks are being closely watched by South Korea, as it hopes to improve inter-Korean relations and have drawn international attention as Kim is expected to unveil a new five-year plan.
In a chilling declaration, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un asserts the need for heightened preparedness for war amidst escalating tensions. Learn more about North Korea's military developments and its alliances with Russia in this comprehensive update.
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North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un 'drives' a new tank during a mock battle. This rare glimpse into North Korea's military capabilities showcases Kim's hands-on approach to leadership.
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Tensions Rise Amid , US-South Korea , Military Drills.
'Newsweek' reports that North Korea has issued
a clear warning to the United States and South
Korea in response to annual joint military exercises. .
'Newsweek' reports that North Korea has issued
a clear warning to the United States and South
Korea in response to annual joint military exercises. .
On March 4, the U.S. and South Korea began Freedom
Shield, prompting North Korea to carry out large-scale
artillery drills along the country's western coast.
On March 4, the U.S. and South Korea began Freedom
Shield, prompting North Korea to carry out large-scale
artillery drills along the country's western coast.
The large-scale war drills staged
by the world's biggest nuclear weapons
state ... in the Korean Peninsula, where
a nuclear war may be ignited even with
a spark, can never be called 'defensive.', Korean Central News Agency, via 'Newsweek'.
North Korea's long-range artillery display
is meant to reinforce perception of the
nation's formidable military capabilities. .
The North Korean provocations that
Kim Jong Un enjoys the most, and the
South Korean military is most nervous
about, are ballistic-missile and long-
range-multiple-rocket-launcher fire. , Kim Minseok, research fellow at the
Korea Defense and Security Forum, via 'Newsweek'.
However, North Korea used 122 mm,
130 mm, 155 mm, [and] 220 mm field
artillery and multiple rocket launchers
in this drill—no large 400-plus mm
multiple rocket launchers and
short-range ballistic missiles. , Kim Minseok, research fellow at the
Korea Defense and Security Forum, via 'Newsweek'.
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff are closely
monitoring North Korea's military activity amid
the ongoing Freedom Shield joint military exercises.
Reuters reports that this year's exercises
involve twice the number of troops
than previous iterations.
North Korea's artillery fire drills are
demonstrations to show off their
numbers, not tactical exercises.
Firing hundreds of field artillery
pieces at once in a dense area
only measures that they were fired. , Kim Minseok, research fellow at the
Korea Defense and Security Forum, via 'Newsweek'.
Modern artillery combat is more
about firing accurately from
a dispersed position, like the
'shoot and scoot' artillery tactic. , Kim Minseok, research fellow at the
Korea Defense and Security Forum, via 'Newsweek'
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In an unexpected move, Russian President Vladimir Putin has gifted North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a luxury Russian-made car. According to Pyongyang's state media, the prestigious vehicle, an Aurus, was delivered to Kim's top aides this past Sunday.
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Japanese Prime Minister Kishida's historic state visit to the US emphasizes strengthening bilateral ties amidst regional challenges. Discussions include enhancing military coordination, economic cooperation, and addressing issues like North Korea and Chinese assertiveness. The visit underscores the alliance's significance in promoting peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
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South Korea's military reported that North Korea conducted a suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile test towards its eastern waters on Tuesday. This move underscores North Korea's continued efforts to enhance its weapons capable of reaching remote U.S. destinations in the Pacific. The missile, launched from a vicinity near Pyongyang, the North Korean capital, travelled approximately 600 kilometres (372 miles) before descending into the sea, positioned between the Korean Peninsula and Japan.
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Vladimir Putin Secures 5th Term , as Russia’s President.
On March 18, Russia's Central
Election Commission confirmed that
Putin won reelection by a landslide.
He reportedly received over 87% of the vote.
Countries that congratulated him include
Cuba, Honduras, Nicaragua, North Korea,
Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Venezuela.
However, critics say that Putin
didn't have any credible opposition,
and free speech against him was stifled.
For example, Alexei Navalny, a fierce opponent of Putin's, died last month in an Arctic prison, and his other critics have either been jailed or exiled, 'USA Today' reports. .
For example, Alexei Navalny, a fierce opponent of Putin's, died last month in an Arctic prison, and his other critics have either been jailed or exiled, 'USA Today' reports. .
Independent media outlets
have also been shuttered. .
The elections took place in an
ever-shrinking political space, which
has resulted in an alarming increase
of violations of civil and political rights.., Josep Borrell, the European Union's
top foreign policy official, via statement.
... and precluded many candidates
from running, including all those opposed to
Russia’s illegal war of aggression, deprived
Russian voters of a real choice and heavily
limited their access to accurate information, Josep Borrell, the European Union's
top foreign policy official, via statement.
The United States referred to the
vote as "neither free nor fair," while
Germany called it a "pseudo-election.".
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Putin is "sick with power and is doing everything in his power to rule forever.".
Putin is currently Russia's "longest-serving leader since Joseph Stalin," 'USA Today' reports.
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