North Korean parliament convenes 7th session

This conference will discuss and adopt economic measures.

The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said that on April 1, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea convened the 7th session of the 12th Supreme People's Assembly (Parliament).

North Korea's National Assembly (photo; alpharelief)

The meeting took place a day after the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea held a plenary session and adopted a new strategy that calls for simultaneous economic development and upgrading of the nuclear arsenal. The important meetings of North Korea are held amid rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

According to KCNA, the Supreme People's Assembly of Korea is the supreme authority, can amend and supplement the constitution, set basic principles on domestic and foreign policies...

In his 2013 New Year's speech, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un emphasized that economic development is one of the top priorities, and it is necessary to gradually improve the management and direction of economic development strategies. Therefore, at this conference, the National Assembly will likely discuss and approve economic-related measures./.

According to VOV - DT