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Kim Jong Un Celebrates Achievements, Sparks Succession Speculation

2/25/2026

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Kim Jong Un, North Korea's leader, declared the past five years a 'proud period' at the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party in Pyongyang.
He highlighted achievements in politics, economy, and defense, blaming external forces for challenges.
Kim Ju Ae, daughter of Kim Jong Un, was absent, fueling questions about succession.
The congress aims to set long-term goals, with Kim Jong Un's report endorsed as a revolutionary guideline.

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Kim Jong Un, North Korea's leader, declared the past five years a 'proud period' at the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party in Pyongyang.
He highlighted achievements in politics, economy, and defense, blaming external forces for challenges.
Kim Ju Ae, daughter of Kim Jong Un, was absent, fueling questions about succession.
The congress aims to set long-term goals, with Kim Jong Un's report endorsed as a revolutionary guideline.