BBC: N Korea congress: Kim Jong-un praises nuclear tests
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has opened a rare party congress by praising his country's nuclear achievements.
Appearing before thousands of delegates, he said: "Unprecedented results have been accomplished."
This year saw the country announce its fourth nuclear weapon test and that it sent a rocket into space.
The showpiece congress, the first in 36 years, is a chance for the North Korean leader to cement his power.
More than 100 foreign journalists were invited into the country to cover the event but were barred from the April 25 House of Culture, where the party congress is being held.
They were instead taken on a tour round a wire-making factory.
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More News On The Start Of The North Korean Party Congress
North Korea leader hails nuclear and missile advances as rare party congress opens -- Washington Post
Kim Jong Un Champions Nuclear Tests as N. Korea Congress Opens -- Bloomberg
North Korea leader praises 'magnificent' nukes -- USA Today
North Korea Leader Hails Nuclear Program in Party Congress Speech -- WSJ
In A Major Speech, Kim Jong Un Trumpets 'Great Success' With Nukes -- NPR
N. Korea yanks foreign press invites to Kim Jong Un's pep rally -- CBS
So far, foreign reporters in Pyongyang see sights, but not main show -- Reuters
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