Kim Jong-un on Challenges, Ambitions and Party Leadership

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has described a situation marked by serious “challenges and provocations” facing the country and the Workers’ Party in recent years, while emphasizing the need to pursue more ambitious objectives even amid notable successes. The remarks were reported as part of a formal address and reflected a clear intent to maintain a steady course of development despite external pressures. The leader underscored the party’s central role in guiding national effort and highlighted the necessity of resilience in the face of ongoing tests to the economy, military, and broader social objectives.