“To speak figuratively in simpler words, he was like a goat yoked to pull an ox cart. North Korea’s economy suffered major setbacks during the COVID-19 pandemic. North Korean congress expected to touch on economy and nuclear weaponsThe party congress is likely to open later in January or February, according to South Korea’s spy service. During the congress, Kim would likely strengthen a policy of cooperation with Russia, China and other nations to bring out gradual economic developments, Kwak said. Moon said Kim would likely use the congress to formalize his stated goal of simultaneously advancing nuclear and conventional weapons programs.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 21, 2026 02:07 UTC