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 |
North Korea portal |
Politburo of the Workers' Party of Korea | |
Chosŏn'gŭl | 조선로동당 중앙위원회 정치국 |
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Hancha | 朝鮮勞動黨 中央委員會 政治局 |
Revised Romanization | Joseon Rodongdang Jungang Wiwonhoe Jeongchiguk |
McCune–Reischauer | Chosŏn Rodongdang Chungang Wiwŏnhoe Chŏngch'iguk |
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.