북한 김정은, 정치국회의 주재…경제운영 비판•8차 당대회 논의<br /><br />North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has been going through key agenda items ahead of the ruling Workers' Party congress in January.<br />Chairing a politburo meeting Sunday, the regime's state-run media reported that Kim criticized economic guidance bodies for failing to handle policy in a scientific manner.<br />He also accused them of failing to do their jobs correctly.<br />The criticism appears aimed at tightening discipline ahead of the congress where Kim will unveil the regime's new five-year economic development plan.<br />Kim's strong words come as the regime faces severe economic issues caused by COVID-19 and rising commodity prices.<br />
