Images via the KCNA Various Sources The Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) opened on February 19, 2026 in Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), bringing together thousands of delegates and observers to set policy priorities, with a key focus on improving economic activity under Kim Jong Un's leadership. The Ninth Congress represents the highest decision-making body of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), as stipulated under party rules to be