Politburo of the Workers' Party of Korea
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In North Korea, the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), or simply the Politburo, formerly the Political Committee (1946–61), is the highest decision-making body in the ruling party between sessions of its Central Committee. Article 25 of the Party Charter stipulates that "The Political Bureau of the Party Central Committee and its Standing Committee organize and direct all party work on behalf of the party Central Committee between plenary meetings. The Political Bureau of the Party Central Committee shall meet at least once every month."[1] The Politburo is elected by the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea.
Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea 조선로동당중앙위원회정치국 | |
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Leadership | |
Status | |
Elected by | Central Committee |
Responsible to | Central Committee |
Seats | 17 |
Politburo of the Workers' Party of Korea | |
Chosŏn'gŭl | |
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Hancha | |
Revised Romanization | Joseon Rodongdang Jungang Wiwonhoe Jeongchikuk |
McCune–Reischauer | Chosŏn Rodongdang Chungang Wiwŏnhoe Chŏngch'iguk |