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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un’s sister promoted at party congress

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un's sister has been elevated in the ranks at a rare ruling party congress, further cementing the family's grip on power.

Kim Yo Jong, who was previously a vice department director of the Central Committee of the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea, was promoted to the director of one of the departments, the official Korean Central News Agency reported on Tuesday.

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