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News|Kim Jong UnNorth Korea promotes Kim Jong Un’s sister as he vows to boost economyThe ruling Workers’ Party Central Committee names Kim Yo Jong as the full department director at the key party congress.

The North Korean ruling Workers’ Party Central Committee has announced a promotion within its ranks. Kim Yo Jong, previously a deputy department director, has been appointed as a full department director, as reported by the Korean Central News Agency…

JBy John MasonFeb 24, 20261 min read

The North Korean ruling Workers’ Party Central Committee has announced a promotion within its ranks. Kim Yo Jong, previously a deputy department director, has been appointed as a full department director, as reported by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Tuesday, Feb 22, 2026.

The party congress, held every five years in Pyongyang, sets the country's strategic direction, impacting various domains including diplomacy and military planning. During the congress, Kim Jong Un was re-elected as the secretary-general of the Workers’ Party, extending his tenure and reinforcing his leadership.

Kim Yo Jong, identified as a significant figure in the party, is expected to assume leadership of the propaganda department, potentially influencing inter-Korean relations and North Korea's external strategies.

In a related development, Kim Jong Un outlined a five-year economic agenda, emphasizing the need for advancements in thought, technology, and culture to enhance project management and national development.

The North Korean ruling Workers’ Party Central Committee has announced a promotion within its ranks.
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Furthermore, Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Kim Jong Un on his re-election as party leader.

Kim Yo Jong, born in the late 1980s, is one of the three children of former leader Kim Jong Il and Ko Yong Hui. She was educated in Switzerland alongside her brother and has been a prominent figure in the party following her brother's rise to power in 2011.

In 2018, she represented North Korea during the PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games, a period marked by improved inter-Korean relations. Her statements frequently outline North Korea's positions on various issues, including critiques of South Korea and the United States.

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Attention is also on Kim Jong Un’s daughter, Kim Ju Ae, considered his heir apparent. She has been observed at significant events, highlighting her emerging role within the leadership structure.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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