The Democratic People's Republic of Korea is holding the seventh congress of its rulingWorker's Party in Pyongyang, the first such political gathering in 36 years.

The agenda and duration of the event remain unclear. Analysts say top leader Kim Jong-un is likely to declare his "byungjin" policy, which is to push forward economic development and nuclear capability. It could also see a new generation of leaders being put in place, and the country announcing future diplomacy policies with world powers.