North Korea Holds Politburo Meeting Attended by Kim Jong-un... No Criticism of South Korea

"Emphasizing 'Self-Reliant Economic Development and Improvement of People's Livelihood'"

On the 7th, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un held the 13th Political Bureau meeting of the 7th Central Committee of the Workers' Party to discuss measures for developing a self-reliant economy and improving the people's living standards, the Rodong Sinmun reported on the 8th.

On the 7th, North Korea held the 13th Political Bureau meeting of the 7th Central Committee of the Workers' Party, presided over by Chairman Kim Jong Un, to discuss plans for developing a self-reliant economy and improving the people's living standards, according to a report by the Korean Central News Agency on the 8th. Although the meeting was held amid North Korea's continuous criticism of South Korea's leaflet campaigns, there was no mention of this issue during the meeting.

The agency reported, "Comrade Kim Jong Un presided over the meeting under the authorization of the Political Bureau," and added, "At the meeting, a series of significant issues concerning the further development of the country's self-reliant economy and the improvement of the people's living standards were discussed in depth."

Specifically, the meeting covered the development of the chemical industry, ensuring the livelihood of Pyongyang citizens, amendments to the current party regulations, and organizational (personnel) matters.

Regarding the development of the chemical industry, the agency stated, "The Supreme Leader Comrade revealed directions and methods to restructure the chemical industry to meet the demands of Juche and modernization, and to place it on a path of sustained development."

Chairman Kim emphasized that "the chemical industry is the foundation of industry and the main strike front of the people's economy," and presented immediate tasks to improve the chemical industry as a whole.

He also specifically pointed out urgent issues to ensure the livelihood of Pyongyang citizens and stressed the need to establish national measures related to securing the people's living conditions, including housing construction.

The meeting unanimously adopted a resolution on the development of the chemical industry and the improvement of Pyongyang citizens' living standards.

The agency also reported that the meeting reviewed and ratified amendments to problems in the current party business regulations and discussed organizational matters.

Kim Young Hwan, the Pyongyang City Party Committee Chairman, was elected as a candidate member of the Party Political Bureau; Ko Gil Sun, Kim Jong Nam, and Song Young Gun were promoted from candidate members to full members of the Party Central Committee; and Ri Jae Nam, Kwon Tae Young, and Kwon Young Jin were elected as full members of the Party Central Committee.

Additionally, Rim Young Chol, Kang Il Seop, Shin In Young, Ri Kyung Cheon, Kim Ju Sam, Kim Jong Chul, Choi Kwang Jun, Yang Myung Chol, Kim Young Chol, and Park Man Ho were elected as candidate members of the Party Central Committee.

The agency described this meeting as "an important occasion to further strengthen the foundation and potential of the self-reliant economy in accordance with the demands of the revolutionary situation, uphold the banner of putting the masses first, prioritize and absolutely respect the dignity and rights of the people, and open up new paths for improving the people's living standards."

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