North Korea Plans Major Party Congress, Kim Jong Un to Set New Policy Goals
North Korea has announced that it will hold a major ruling party congress later this month, where leader Kim Jong Un is expected to outline new goals for the country’s economy and foreign policy for the next five years.
The congress will be the third of its kind under Kim Jong Un’s leadership and is planned for late February 2026. State media reports that the event was approved by the party’s top political body and will focus on setting major policy directions for the country’s future.
Analysts say Kim is likely to stress self‑sustaining economic strategies and increased national mobilization, with continued emphasis on growing military strength. North Korea has recently expanded trade ties with Russia and China while maintaining a tough stance toward the United States and South Korea.
Observers are also watching whether Kim will elaborate on foreign policy goals, especially as global tensions remain high. Although there were indirect talks with the U.S. through mediators last year, formal diplomacy between Pyongyang and Washington has not resumed, making the upcoming congress a key moment for the regime’s strategy.
The North Korean party congress is now one of the most closely watched political events on the world stage, with many countries watching to see how Pyongyang’s leadership will balance economic development, diplomatic engagement, and military priorities in the years ahead.
