Mysterious structure set up at Pyongyang square: Report

The Washington-based 38 North website revealed that a small building surrounded by a high wall has been built in Kim Il-sung Square right across the street from the viewing platform used by Kim Jong-un and party officials during the parade.

Seoul: A website dedicated to tracking events in North Korea said in its latest report that a "mysterious structure" has been set up in Pyongyang, which might be a part of the ruling Workers' Party Congress slated to be held next month, it was reported on Saturday.

The report, citing recent satellite imagery, added that another structure was set up adjacent to the small building but outside the walled-off area, adding that the construction appears to have started last week.

"The purpose of the buildings is unclear, although they could be related to the upcoming eighth Party Congress that is expected to take place in January," 38 North said.

According to the Yonhap News Agency, North Korea could unveil a new national strategy to deal with a series of challenges, such as the Covid-19 pandemic, during the Party Congress.