Kim Jong Un given new title as Congress concludes | NK News
July 16, 2024
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Kim Jong Un given new title as Congress concludes

Select group of foreign media allowed into Congress for first time immediately prior to its closure

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been given the title of Chairman of the Worker’s Party of Korea (WPK) on Monday, prior to the official closing of the 7th Worker's Party Congress.

The announcement of the new title was made by Kim Yong Nam, the President of the Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) and the de facto head of state.

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