What to Expect: North Korea's 7th Workers' Party Congress

North Korea's 7th Workers' Party Congress What it is: Meeting of the party's highest-level decision-making body. Leaders will determine key state policies, review past projects, reshuffle top officials and revise party regulations. Thousands of delegates from across the country are attending. When did it start: Friday morning local time; it is expected to last several days. Where is it being held: The April 25 House of Culture in Pyongyang, North Korea. The last congress...

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