Summary
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un gave new sniper rifles to top government and military officials after a ruling party meeting. His daughter and sister, Kim Yo Jong, also appeared prominently, sparking speculation about her role in the future. Kim reiterated North Korea's plans for expanding its nuclear arsenal and criticized the U.S. and South Korea.
Key Facts
- Kim Jong Un presented sniper rifles to officials after a weeklong party congress.
- Images showed Kim's teenage daughter at a shooting range, indicating her rising prominence.
- Kim Yo Jong received a promotion, becoming director of the party's central committee.
- The congress, attended by 5,000 delegates, focused on Kim Jong Un's leadership.
- Kim discussed expanding North Korea's nuclear arsenal.
- Kim rejected dialogue with South Korea, threatening it with destruction.
- Kim called for the U.S. to remove its "hostile" policies towards North Korea for talks to restart.
