North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has initiated a key meeting of the country's ruling party on Friday, according to state media KCNA. This event, described as a 'politically important' plenary meeting, comes shortly after Pyongyang and Moscow signed a military defense pact, raising concerns for the United States. The party is set to review its work from the first half of the year and discuss future plans. Analysts note that North Korea is making significant advancements towards developing multiple warhead missiles, further escalating tensions with the US.
NEW: North Korea begins major party plenum with Kim Jong Un presiding over meeting https://t.co/N8xbjbRsnb
(LEAD) N. Korea opens party plenary meeting with leader Kim in attendance https://t.co/O1dlVBp65z
N. Korea opens party plenary meeting with leader Kim in attendance https://t.co/v0SCVubV1I
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un kicked off a key meeting of the country's ruling party on Friday, a little over a week after Pyongyang and Moscow struck a military defense pact that raised alarms for the United States. https://t.co/YmyZdZenZu
Update: Reuters: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un kicked off a key meeting of the country's ruling party on Friday, state media KCNA reported on Saturday, where the party reviewed the work done in the first half.
Key developments on North Korea this week https://t.co/XDXzSPdzpa
ANALYSIS: North Korea leapfrogs toward multiple warhead missiles, raising stakes for US https://t.co/CX9d4h6EvA
N. Korea says planned party plenary meeting will become 'politically important' event https://t.co/j37cAnlJld