This was reported by TASS with reference to the Central Telegraph Agency of Korea (CTAC).

“TPK convened a plenum of the Central Committee of the party to overcome numerous and severe trials and difficulties,” the text says.

It is specified that the plenum discussed issues related to the construction of the state and national defense.

Earlier, DPRK leader Kim Jong-un attended a meeting of the central military committee of the Korean Labor Party and told the military about the "difficult internal and external situation."