North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been unanimously re-elected as the General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea during the party's congress, a significant event held every five years to consolidate the regime's authority and potentially announce policy shifts. The state news agency KCNA reported the decision, made on Sunday, citing the "unwavering will and unanimous desire of all delegates." Under Kim's leadership, the country's military deterrence, centered on its nuclear forces, has been significantly strengthened. The congress, which began on Thursday, also saw Kim Jong Un pledge to improve the living standards of his citizens amidst economic difficulties and international sanctions, while also hinting at the next phase of the nation's nuclear weapons program. The party also revised its rules to strengthen its ranks and ensure impartial discipline.