North Korea’s Kim to tour military and economic facilities

North Korea will convene the Ninth Party Congress this month, a major political undertaking aimed at showcasing leader Kim Jong Un’s absolute grip on power and his image as a benevolent leader at home and as head of a world-class military.
In the run-up to the once-every-five-year gathering, Kim has toured military and economic facilities across the isolated state, from a cruise missile launch site to a large-scale greenhouse farm, to highlight his accomplishments.
The Congress ⁠is expected to open on an undisclosed date in late February.
It will deliver a verdict on the current five-year development push and outline future priorities.