North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and other top officials have gathered to discuss preparations for the ruling party's first full congress in five years, state media reported Wednesday It happens once every five years (Image: KCNA via KNS)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and other high-ranking officials have convened to discuss plans for the ruling party's first full congress in half a decade, according to state media reports on Wednesday. This crucial meeting comes as both the U.S. and South Korea are keen to restart dialogue with North Korea.

The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that Kim chaired a plenary session of the Workers Party's Central Committee on Tuesday. The agency stated that attendees started debating unspecified key topics related to the party congress and

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