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SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stressed the need for responsible economic policies while chairing a meeting of the politburo of the ruling Workers Party, state news agency KCNA reported on Monday (November 30).
The meeting comes during a difficult year for North Korea as the coronavirus pandemic has put further pressure on an economy already battered by international sanctions aimed at halting its nuclear program.
The politburo harshly criticized economic guidance bodies for failing to provide scientific guidance for economic tasks ahead of a congress next year, KCNA reported.
“He stressed the need to put the operation and command to carry out the Party’s economic policies on a scientific basis and show great dedication and responsibility,” KCNA said.
In August, Kim said the ruling party would hold a congress in January to decide on a new five-year plan, and a meeting of the party signaled serious delays in improving the national economy.
North Korea embarked on an 80-day campaign in October to achieve its goals in all sectors before next year’s congress.
