APTOPIX North Korea Party Congress(01 of67)
Open Image ModalForeign journalists film the April 25 House of Culture, the venue for the 7th Congress of the Workers\' Party of Korea, on Friday, May 6, 2016, in Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korea has been duly spruced up, the masses prepped for their rallies and leader Kim Jong Un appears to be set to take center stage Friday when North Korea pulls back the curtain on what promises to be the country\'s biggest political show in years, if not decades: the first full congress of its ruling party since 1980. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
North Korea Party Congress(02 of67)
Open Image ModalNorth Koreans carry bouquets of decorative flowers as they make their way towards the Kim Il Sung Square on Friday, May 6, 2016, in Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korea has been duly spruced up, the masses prepped for their rallies and leader Kim Jong Un appears to be set to take center stage Friday when North Korea pulls back the curtain on what promises to be the country\'s biggest political show in years, if not decades: the first full congress of its ruling party since 1980. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
North Korea Party Congress(03 of67)
Open Image ModalThe April 25 House of Culture, the venue for the 7th Congress of the Workers\' Party of Korea is seen framed by the Workers\' Party flags decorating the streets on Friday, May 6, 2016, in Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korea has been duly spruced up, the masses prepped for their rallies and leader Kim Jong Un appears to be set to take center stage Friday when North Korea pulls back the curtain on what promises to be the country\'s biggest political show in years, if not decades: the first full congress of its ruling party since 1980. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
North Korea Party Congress(04 of67)
Open Image ModalA North Korean woman walks into an underpass while a man uses his mobile phone across the street from the April 25 House of Culture, the venue for the 7th Congress of the Workers\' Party of Korea on Friday, May 6, 2016, in Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korea has been duly spruced up, the masses prepped for their rallies and leader Kim Jong Un appears to be set to take center stage Friday when North Korea pulls back the curtain on what promises to be the country\'s biggest political show in years, if not decades: the first full congress of its ruling party since 1980. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
North Korea Party Congress(05 of67)
Open Image ModalForeign journalists are seen filming and reporting from across the April 25 House of Culture, the venue for the 7th Congress of the Workers\' Party of Korea, on Friday, May 6, 2016, in Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korea has been duly spruced up, the masses prepped for their rallies and leader Kim Jong Un appears to be set to take center stage Friday when North Korea pulls back the curtain on what promises to be the country\'s biggest political show in years, if not decades: the first full congress of its ruling party since 1980. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
North Korea Party Congress(06 of67)
Open Image ModalA foreign journalist uses his smartphone to record himself in front of the April 25 House of Culture, the venue for the 7th Congress of the Workers\' Party of Korea on Friday, May 6, 2016, in Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korea has been duly spruced up, the masses prepped for their rallies and leader Kim Jong Un appears to be set to take center stage Friday when North Korea pulls back the curtain on what promises to be the country\'s biggest political show in years, if not decades: the first full congress of its ruling party since 1980. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
North Korea Party Congress(07 of67)
Open Image ModalBouquets of decorative flowers belonging to North Koreans who have gathered, are placed at the Kim Il Sung Squareon Friday, May 6, 2016, in Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korea has been duly spruced up, the masses prepped for their rallies and leader Kim Jong Un appears to be set to take center stage Friday when North Korea pulls back the curtain on what promises to be the country\'s biggest political show in years, if not decades: the first full congress of its ruling party since 1980. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
North Korea Party Congress(08 of67)
Open Image ModalA North Korean traffic police woman stands in front of Workers\' Party flags decorating the streets on Friday, May 6, 2016, in Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korea has been duly spruced up, the masses prepped for their rallies and leader Kim Jong Un appears to be set to take center stage Friday when North Korea pulls back the curtain on what promises to be the country\'s biggest political show in years, if not decades: the first full congress of its ruling party since 1980. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
APTOPIX North Korea Party Congress(09 of67)
Open Image ModalA North Korean man walks out of an underpass while seen framed by the Workers\' Party flags, in front of the April 25 House of Culture, the venue for the 7th Congress of the Workers\' Party of Korea on Friday, May 6, 2016, in Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korea has been duly spruced up, the masses prepped for their rallies and leader Kim Jong Un appears to be set to take center stage Friday when North Korea pulls back the curtain on what promises to be the country\'s biggest political show in years, if not decades: the first full congress of its ruling party since 1980. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
North Korea Party Congress(10 of67)
Open Image ModalNorth Koreans watch from a bus stop as vehicles ferrying foreign media stop at a road junction on Friday, May 6, 2016, in Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korea has been duly spruced up, the masses prepped for their rallies and leader Kim Jong Un appears to be set to take center stage Friday when North Korea pulls back the curtain on what promises to be the country\'s biggest political show in years, if not decades: the first full congress of its ruling party since 1980. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/(11 of67)
Open Image ModalA girl walks in front of the April 25 House of Culture, venue of the Workers\' Party of Korea (WPK) congress in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/(12 of67)
Open Image ModalA policeman controls the traffic in front of the April 25 House of Culture, venue of the Workers\' Party of Korea (WPK) congress in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/(13 of67)
Open Image ModalA man passes in front of decoration placed near the April 25 House of Culture, venue of the Workers\' Party of Korea (WPK) congress in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/(14 of67)
Open Image ModalA man speaks on the phone in front of the April 25 House of Culture, venue of the Workers\' Party of Korea (WPK) congress in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/(15 of67)
Open Image ModalPictures of former North Korean leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il decorate the April 25 House of Culture, venue of the Workers\' Party of Korea (WPK) congress in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/(16 of67)
Open Image ModalPeople walk behind party flags placed near the April 25 House of Culture, venue of the Workers\' Party of Korea (WPK) congress in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/(17 of67)
Open Image ModalA boy enters an underground street crossing near the April 25 House of Culture, venue of the Workers\' Party of Korea (WPK) congress in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/(18 of67)
Open Image ModalA child waves from behind the window of a building near April 25 House of Culture, the venue of the Workers\' Party of Korea (WPK) congress in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/(19 of67)
Open Image ModalPeople commute on the bus near April 25 House of Culture, the venue of the Workers\' Party of Korea (WPK) congress in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/(20 of67)
Open Image ModalA woman passes decoration placed near April 25 House of Culture, the venue of the Workers\' Party of Korea (WPK) congress in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/(21 of67)
Open Image ModalA woman looks at foreign reporters working near April 25 House of Culture, the venue of the Workers\' Party of Korea (WPK) congress in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/(22 of67)
Open Image ModalA woman walks in front of a banner announcing Workers\' Party of Korea (WPK) congress placed near April 25 House of Culture, the venue of the congress in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/(23 of67)
Open Image ModalA policemen controls the traffic near the venue of Workers\' Party of Korea (WPK) congress in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/(24 of67)
Open Image ModalPictures of former North Korean leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il decorate April 25 House of Culture, the venue of Workers\' Party of Korea (WPK) congress in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/(25 of67)
Open Image ModalPictures of former North Korean leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il decorate April 25 House of Culture, the venue of Workers\' Party of Korea (WPK) congress in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/(26 of67)
Open Image ModalPeople commute near April 25 House of Culture, the venue of Workers\' Party of Korea (WPK) congress in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/(27 of67)
Open Image ModalSchoolchildren wear badges with pictures of former North Korean leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il near April 25 House of Culture, the venue of Workers\' Party of Korea (WPK) congress in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/(28 of67)
Open Image ModalPeople enter underground street crossing near April 25 House of Culture, the venue of Workers\' Party of Korea (WPK) congress in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/(29 of67)
Open Image ModalPeople walk in the rain near April 25 House of Culture, the venue of Workers\' Party of Korea (WPK) congress in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/(30 of67)
Open Image ModalPeople walk in front of a banner announcing Workers\' Party of Korea (WPK) congress placed near April 25 House of Culture, the venue of the congress in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/(31 of67)
Open Image ModalPeople look towards foreign reporters working near April 25 House of Culture, the venue of the Workers\' Party of Korea (WPK) congress in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/(32 of67)
Open Image ModalA woman looks towards foreign reporters working near April 25 House of Culture, the venue of the Workers\' Party of Korea (WPK) congress in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/BICYCLES(33 of67)
Open Image ModalSolar panels are seen installed on a residential building in central Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/(34 of67)
Open Image ModalA large emblem of the Workers\' Party of Korea (WPK) is placed on a building near the April 25 House of Culture, venue of the WPK congress in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/REPORTERS(35 of67)
Open Image ModalWorkers are photographed during a government organised visit for foreign reporters to the Pyongyang 326 Electric Cable Factory in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/REPORTERS(36 of67)
Open Image ModalWorkers are photographed during a government organised visit for foreign reporters to the Pyongyang 326 Electric Cable Factory in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/REPORTERS(37 of67)
Open Image ModalA man looks from behind large wheels with cables during a government organised visit for foreign reporters to the Pyongyang 326 Electric Cable Factory in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/REPORTERS(38 of67)
Open Image ModalWorkers are photographed during a government organised visit for foreign reporters to the Pyongyang 326 Electric Cable Factory in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/REPORTERS(39 of67)
Open Image ModalWorkers are photographed during a government organised visit for foreign reporters to the Pyongyang 326 Electric Cable Factory in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/REPORTERS(40 of67)
Open Image ModalA propaganda poster is seen above officials and foreign reporters during a government organised visit to the Pyongyang 326 Electric Cable Factory in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/REPORTERS(41 of67)
Open Image ModalWorkers chat during a government organised visit for foreign reporters to the Pyongyang 326 Electric Cable Factory in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/REPORTERS(42 of67)
Open Image ModalA woman is having her hair done during a government organised visit for foreign reporters to the Pyongyang 326 Electric Cable Factory in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/REPORTERS(43 of67)
Open Image ModalA worker works on a machine during a government organised visit for foreign reporters to the Pyongyang 326 Electric Cable Factory in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/REPORTERS(44 of67)
Open Image ModalA worker stands behind a machine during a government organised visit for foreign reporters to the Pyongyang 326 Electric Cable Factory in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/REPORTERS(45 of67)
Open Image ModalOfficials and foreign reporters stand in front of a propaganda poster during a government organised visit to the Pyongyang 326 Electric Cable Factory in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/REPORTERS(46 of67)
Open Image ModalA woman is having her hair done during a government organised visit for foreign reporters to the Pyongyang 326 Electric Cable Factory in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/REPORTERS(47 of67)
Open Image ModalA worker is photographed in front of propaganda poster during a government organised visit for foreign reporters to the Pyongyang 326 Electric Cable Factory in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/REPORTERS(48 of67)
Open Image ModalA worker stands behind a machine during a government organised visit for foreign reporters to the Pyongyang 326 Electric Cable Factory in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/REPORTERS(49 of67)
Open Image ModalWorkers are filmed during a government organised visit for foreign reporters to the Pyongyang 326 Electric Cable Factory in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/REPORTERS(50 of67)
Open Image ModalA government official stands behind a booth with a workers during a government organised visit for foreign reporters to the Pyongyang 326 Electric Cable Factory in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/REPORTERS(51 of67)
Open Image ModalWorkers chat during a government organised visit for foreign reporters to the Pyongyang 326 Electric Cable Factory in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/REPORTERS(52 of67)
Open Image ModalA woman is filmed having her hair done during a government organised visit for foreign reporters to the Pyongyang 326 Electric Cable Factory in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/REPORTERS(53 of67)
Open Image ModalWorkers are photographed during a government organised visit for foreign reporters to the Pyongyang 326 Electric Cable Factory in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/REPORTERS(54 of67)
Open Image ModalA worker is photographed during a government organised visit for foreign reporters to the Pyongyang 326 Electric Cable Factory in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/REPORTERS(55 of67)
Open Image ModalA worker sits in a booth as foreign reporters film on a government organised tour to the Pyongyang 326 Electric Cable Factory in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/BICYCLES(56 of67)
Open Image ModalPeople walk past an electric bicycle in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/BICYCLES(57 of67)
Open Image ModalA man pushes an electric bicycle over the bridge in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
NORTHKOREA-CONGRESS/REPORTERS(58 of67)
Open Image ModalGovernment officials accompany foreign reporters on a government organised visit to the Pyongyang 326 Electric Cable Factory in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (credit:Damir Sagolj / Reuters)
North Korea Party Congress(59 of67)
Open Image ModalA North Korean worker runs a machine at the Pyongyang 326 Electric Wire Factory during a press tour on Friday, May 6, 2016, in Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korea on Friday opened the first full congress of its ruling party since 1980, a major political event intended to showcase the country\'s stability and unity under young leader Kim Jong Un despite international criticism and tough new sanctions over the North\'s recent nuclear test and a slew of missile launches. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
North Korea Party Congress(60 of67)
Open Image ModalA North Korean worker walks past wires at the Pyongyang 326 Electric Wire Factory, seen during a press tour on Friday, May 6, 2016, in Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korea on Friday opened the first full congress of its ruling party since 1980, a major political event intended to showcase the country\'s stability and unity under young leader Kim Jong Un despite international criticism and tough new sanctions over the North\'s recent nuclear test and a slew of missile launches. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
North Korea Party Congress(61 of67)
Open Image ModalNorth Korean workers man their stations at the Pyongyang 326 Electric Wire Factory, seen during a press tour on Friday, May 6, 2016, in Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korea on Friday opened the first full congress of its ruling party since 1980, a major political event intended to showcase the country\'s stability and unity under young leader Kim Jong Un despite international criticism and tough new sanctions over the North\'s recent nuclear test and a slew of missile launches. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
North Korea Party Congress(62 of67)
Open Image ModalA North Korean woman works inside a glass booth at the Pyongyang 326 Electric Wire Factory seen during a press tour on Friday, May 6, 2016, in Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korea on Friday opened the first full congress of its ruling party since 1980, a major political event intended to showcase the country\'s stability and unity under young leader Kim Jong Un despite international criticism and tough new sanctions over the North\'s recent nuclear test and a slew of missile launches.(AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
North Korea Party Congress(63 of67)
Open Image ModalA foreign journalist films workers at the Pyongyang 326 Electric Wire Factory during a press tour on Friday, May 6, 2016, in Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korea on Friday opened the first full congress of its ruling party since 1980, a major political event intended to showcase the country\'s stability and unity under young leader Kim Jong Un despite international criticism and tough new sanctions over the North\'s recent nuclear test and a slew of missile launches.(AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
North Korea Party Congress(64 of67)
Open Image ModalForeign journalists film workers at the Pyongyang 326 Electric Wire Factory during a press tour on Friday, May 6, 2016, in Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korea on Friday opened the first full congress of its ruling party since 1980, a major political event intended to showcase the country\'s stability and unity under young leader Kim Jong Un despite international criticism and tough new sanctions over the North\'s recent nuclear test and a slew of missile launches. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
North Korea Party Congress(65 of67)
Open Image ModalForeign journalists film workers and the workspace of the Pyongyang 326 Electric Wire Factory during a press tour on Friday, May 6, 2016, in Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korea on Friday opened the first full congress of its ruling party since 1980, a major political event intended to showcase the country\'s stability and unity under young leader Kim Jong Un despite international criticism and tough new sanctions over the North\'s recent nuclear test and a slew of missile launches. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
North Korea Party Congress(66 of67)
Open Image ModalForeign journalists photograph workers at the Pyongyang 326 Electric Wire Factory during a press tour on Friday, May 6, 2016, in Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korea on Friday opened the first full congress of its ruling party since 1980, a major political event intended to showcase the country\'s stability and unity under young leader Kim Jong Un despite international criticism and tough new sanctions over the North\'s recent nuclear test and a slew of missile launches.(AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
North Korea Party Congress(67 of67)
Open Image ModalA North Korean worker looks from behind a piece of machinery at the Pyongyang 326 Electric Wire Factory during a press tour on Friday, May 6, 2016, in Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korea on Friday opened the first full congress of its ruling party since 1980, a major political event intended to showcase the country\'s stability and unity under young leader Kim Jong Un despite international criticism and tough new sanctions over the North\'s recent nuclear test and a slew of missile launches. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)