Central Committee
Deferred Party Conference
Two weeks after party representatives began to assemble in Pyongyang, the 3rd Party Conference has been postponed. The official reason for the cancellation is damage and loss of life caused by torrential floods and a […]
New N. Hamgyong Party Chief
O Su Yong is the new Chief KWP Secretary in North Hamgyong. O’s new position was identified in a 4 September KCNA report about the election of delegates to the 3rd Party Conference. From 2009 […]
Pyongyang Prepares to Conference
Despite a reported media blackout by the DPRK press, Pyongyang seems to be preparing for the 3rd Party Conference. Reportedly KISYL charges are marching the city’s streets singing “Footsteps.” On Sunday in Pyongyang, rehearsals for […]
3rd Party Conference
The KWP Political Bureau (Politburo) announced on 26 June 2010 that it would convene a Party Conference or Meeting of Party Representatives. According to two reports the conference will begin on 6 September, and end […]
New Party Chief in South Pyongan
Hong In Bom is the new Chief KWP Secretary in South Pyongan. Hong was identified as South Pyongan’s party chief when he made a speech at a 26 August meeting for the election delegates […]
Party Conference a Coronation?
The 3rd Party Conference (which may begin on 6 September) is one event that will facilitate the leadership system which will eventually replace Kim Jong Il at the power center. It is not clear to […]
Party Conference to Be Jong Un’s Quiet Succession?
The 3rd Party Conference (which may occur from 6 to 9 September) may be one event facilitating the hereditary succession system of Kim Jong Un (Kim Ch’ong-u’n; Kim Jong Eun). Anonymous sources told Kyodo News […]
