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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has been going through key agenda items ahead of the ruling Workers' Party congress in January.
Chairing a politburo meeting Sunday, the regime's state-run media reported that Kim criticized economic guidance bodies for failing to handle policy in a scientific manner.
He also accused them of failing to do their jobs correctly.
The criticism appears aimed at tightening discipline ahead of the congress where Kim will unveil the regime's new five-year economic development plan.
Kim's strong words come as the regime faces severe economic issues caused by COVID-19 and rising commodity prices.