North Korea talks new economic plan and military on day two of Party Congress



News North Korea talks new economic plan and military on day two of Party Congress State media lacked details on Thursday, signaling a heightened level of secrecy compared to 2016, experts say Colin Zwirko January 6, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Rodong Sinmun North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reportedly led discussions on military plans and a new five-year economic plan on Wednesday, the second day of the rare and monumental Eighth Party Congress. However, North Korean state media was otherwise short on details on Thursday, with only the first page of the Jan. 7 Rodong Sinmun newspaper dedicated to Party Congress coverage. By comparison, the second day of the 2016 political event produced a highly unusual, 24-page edition of the paper that included a nine-page speech by Kim Jong Un. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reportedly led discussions on military plans and a new five-year economic plan on Wednesday, the second day of the rare and monumental Eighth Party Congress. However, North Korean state media was otherwise short on details on Thursday, with only the first page of the Jan. 7 Rodong Sinmun newspaper dedicated to Party Congress coverage. By comparison, the second day of the 2016 political event produced a highly unusual, 24-page edition of the paper that included a nine-page speech by Kim Jong Un. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korea talks new economic plan and military on day two of Party Congress

State media lacked details on Thursday, signaling a heightened level of secrecy compared to 2016, experts say

Colin Zwirko January 6, 2021

North Korea talks new economic plan and military on day two of Party Congress

Rodong Sinmun

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reportedly led discussions on military plans and a new five-year economic plan on Wednesday, the second day of the rare and monumental Eighth Party Congress.

However, North Korean state media was otherwise short on details on Thursday, with only the first page of the Jan. 7 Rodong Sinmun newspaper dedicated to Party Congress coverage. By comparison, the second day of the 2016 political event produced a highly unusual, 24-page edition of the paper that included a nine-page speech by Kim Jong Un.

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