Kim Jong Un Retains Supreme Leadership in North Korea
North Korea's ruling party has re-appointed Kim Jong Un as its leader, solidifying his authoritarian control over the isolated nation.
Kim Jong Un, the supreme leader of North Korea, has been re-appointed as the head of the country's ruling Workers' Party of Korea at the party's ongoing congress. This announcement, which comes as little surprise, further cements Kim Jong Un's authoritarian grip over the isolated nation.
The Workers' Party of Korea congress, a rare political event held every five years, is the highest decision-making body in North Korea. During the congress, the party's leadership and key policies are determined, solidifying Kim Jong Un's position as the country's undisputed ruler.
The re-appointment of Kim Jong Un as the party's general secretary, a position he has held since 2012, was widely expected. North Korea's state media reported that the congress
Source: BBC News
