North Korea political conference

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
North Korea holds key political conference to review past projects and discuss new policies amid pandemic and diplomatic deadlock with the United States.

Key Points

  • Kim Jong Un presided over the plenary meeting of the Central Committee of the ruling Workers’ Party.
  • Focus on guiding the struggle of party and people towards the development of socialist construction.
  • Meeting marks 10 years of Kim Jong Un in power.
  • Diplomatic deadlock with the United States continues.

Pros

  • Opportunity to review major policies and decide on strategic and tactical policies for socialist construction.
  • High-level decision-making body signifies potential for important announcements.

Cons

  • Lack of transparency as no remarks by Kim Jong Un were reported.
  • Uncertainty about the length and outcomes of the meeting.