North Korea promotes Kim Jong Un’s sister as he vows to boost economy

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 24, 2026 at 05:29 AM

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At the Workers' Party congress in Pyongyang, North Korea, Kim Jong Un was re-elected as the party's secretary-general, extending his 15-year rule. The congress, held approximately every five years, sets the country's agenda for the next five years, including economic goals. During the summit, Kim Yo Jong, Kim Jong Un's sister, was promoted to full department director within the ruling party structure. While the exact department is unconfirmed, it is speculated she will lead the propaganda department, potentially overseeing inter-Korean relations or external strategies. Kim Yo Jong has been a close advisor to her brother and a powerful figure in the party.

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Kim Jong Il 30% Yonhap News Agency 40% Pyongyang ×250% South Korea ×250% Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) 60% Workers' Party Central Committee ×270% North Korea ×390% Kim Yo Jong ×795% Kim Jong Un ×595%

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north korea 100% kim jong un 90% kim yo jong 90% workers' party 80% political promotion 70% party congress 60% economic agenda 60% ruling party 50% leadership 40%

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