North Korea’s 9th Party Congress, speculation increases amid suspense over official schedule

North Korea Party Congress 2026: There is suspense in North Korean politics regarding the upcoming 9th Party Congress as the government has not yet announced the official dates. Seoul’s experts and intelligence agencies estimate that this important event may take place in early February next year. This conference is the largest decision-making body to prepare the roadmap for the next five years for the country’s economy and foreign policy. The silence currently coming from Pyongyang has raised both curiosity and concern in the international community.

uncertainty of event

North Korea has not yet announced the schedule of its upcoming party congress, even though it is scheduled to take place after five years. There is speculation in Seoul that this could happen next month as preparatory meetings of the ruling Workers’ Party have already taken place. For the first time in the last five years, North Korea is preparing to organize such a Congress party.

economic and foreign policy

Last month, North Korea called a plenary meeting of the Workers’ Party of Korea in preparation for the congress so that a roadmap for the future could be drawn up. In this meeting, long-term vision is expected to be decided for the country’s economy, foreign policy and other important areas. This conference could prove to be a turning point for the future development of the country as it will decide the direction for the next five years.

History of past events

If we look at the history, earlier all the official announcements regarding its schedule were made even before the organization of the Congress Party conference. For example, the Seventh Congress, scheduled for May 6, 2016, was announced nine days in advance, while the Eighth Congress was announced a week earlier. The delay this time has surprised experts a bit because usually news of preparations comes well in advance.

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discipline and action

Ahead of the upcoming congress, the North Korean leadership has taken tough measures to increase discipline among government officials and focus on economic plans. Dictator Kim Jong-un recently fired the Vice Premier in charge of the machinery industry, accusing him of irresponsibility. Along with this, the results of the party’s economic development plan are being widely publicized among the public so that support can be garnered.