Kim Jong-un admits his economic plan has been a ‘tremendous’ failure
But North Korean leader claims military victories in his address to the ruling party congress
06 January 2021 - 10:09
Seoul — 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.
The rare political gathering, which Kim last hosted in 2016, has drawn international attention as he is expected to unveil a new five-year economic plan and address inter-Korean ties and foreign policy. The congress, attended by 250 party executives, 4,750 delegates and 2,000 spectators, comes just two weeks before US president-elect Joe Biden takes office...
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