Date
2026-02-07
Category
Politics
Location
Pyongyang, Pyongyang, North Korea
Archive
Event #466
North Korea announces late‑February 9th Congress meeting
On February 7, 2026, state media in North Korea reported that the country will convene its 9th Congress of the Workers’ Party in late February 2026 in Pyongyang. The congress, held every five years, is expected to set key policy directions for the country.
In advance of the event, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un toured military and economic facilities, including a cruise missile test site and large greenhouse operations, emphasizing both defense and domestic development.
Observers expect the congress to include a presentation of future priorities and may feature a military parade displaying new weaponry, though an exact schedule has not been disclosed.
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