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North Korea's ruling elite prepares for once-in-5-years party meeting

WORLD NEWS
10-12-2025 15:57 HKT
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In this photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, center, attends a plenary meeting of the Workers Party's Central Committee in North Korea, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)
In this photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, center, attends a plenary meeting of the Workers Party's Central Committee in North Korea, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)
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