At the beginning of 2021, Pyongyang went on with its plans to conduct the 8th Party Congress of the Workers’ Party of Korea despite the COVID-19 pandemic. The event has attracted a lot of attention from the international media as Kim Jong-un has buffed up his aggressive rhetoric against the United States. So, what is up with that Congress anyway? I am talking about it in this episode, briefly summarizing its outcomes. Brace yourself – you are about to discover the favorite game of Pyongyangologists called ‘Who is sitting next to Kim Jong-un in a Party Congress?’ For the full transcript and references visit the website -

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