North Korea’s Kim Jong Un re-elected as chief of Workers’ Party

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete February 23, 2026 at 12:31 AM

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Kim Jong Un was re-elected as secretary-general of North Korea's Workers' Party on Sunday, February 16, 2026, extending his 15-year rule. The election occurred during the fourth day of the party congress, a meeting held every five years. Central Committee members were also elected, and some party rules were modified. Kim, who has been North Korea's leader since 2011, assessed the party's work over the past five years and outlined new strategies for the next five. He emphasized the need to boost economic construction and improve living standards, acknowledging past challenges like sanctions and the global health crisis. Other high-level officials, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs, also spoke at the congress.

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