On Monday, the Workers' Party of Korea in North Korea re-elected leader Kim Jong Un as the party's general secretary during the ongoing 9th Congress. The Korean Central News Agency reported this, noting the "unwavering" support for the decision from party members, the people, and soldiers. The Congress "decided to re-elect Comrade Kim Jong Un as General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea... to strengthen and develop our party and prosper our nation," the agency stated. It clarified that the decision was made on the fourth day of the Congress, which usually lasts for several days. It is expected to conclude with the announcement of major policy guidelines, particularly in the fields of economy, defense, and diplomacy.
