North Korea: Kim Jong Un admits policy failures as party congress opens
08 January 2021 |
9:00 am
Kim Jong Un said the country's economic goals were not met "in almost all areas to a great extent." New development policies are expected to be set during the ongoing party congress, which is being held after five years.
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