Health issues likely played a role in abnormally inactive year for North Korean leader
State media reports plenum to continue Friday but doesn’t mention celebrations on 10th anniversary of Kim Jong Un’s rule
Day three of party plenum focused on budget discussions and studying Kim's speeches
Kim Jong Un made speeches during first two days of party plenum, but state media has yet to release full details
Students reportedly requested new cartoons and educational programs, as the state pushes to instill socialist values
North Korea's party plenum expected to last multiple days and discuss major foreign and domestic policy issues
Kim Jong Un may make New Year’s speech at party plenum this week to announce major policy decisions
Social media operation by Pyongyang-based company presses on with same media style despite account suspensions
Li Jinjun's replacement in question due to Pyongyang's strict COVID-19 border policies
Kim Jong Un pushed dog meat restaurant while border province built factories during year of acute food shortages
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