North Korea: Kim to flaunt power & military gains at party congress

North Korea will convene the Ninth Party Congress this month, a major political undertaking aimed at showcasing leader Kim Jong Un’s absolute grip on power and his image as a benevolent leader at home and as head of a world class military. In the runup to the once every five year gathering, Kim has toured military and economic facilities across the isolated state, from a cruise missile launch site to a largescale greenhouse farm, to highlight his accomplishments.