1. List the who, what, where and when of the news item.

2. What is believed to be the reason for this move by Kim Jong Un?

3. During the ruling party congress, what actions did Kim say he is going to take?

4. How does South Korean professor of North Korean Studies Yang Moo-jin view the move by Kim?

5. Kim is already the chairman of the ruing Workers’ Party. What is significant about naming himself general secretary?

6. There is varying speculation about Kim’s sister Kim Yo Jong. What do you think? Does she still hold power, but just behind the scenes? or is Kim Jong Un pushing her aside? (If you don’t know ask a parent or a grandparent :)