Appearing before thousands of delegates, he said: "Unprecedented results have been accomplished."
This year saw the country announced its fourth nuclear weapon test and that it sent a rocket into space.
The showpiece congress, the first in 36 years, is a chance for the North Korean leader to cement his power.
More than 100 foreign journalists were invited but were barred from the April 25 House of Culture, where the party congress is being held.
They were instead taken on a tour round a wire-making factory.
News of Mr Kim's comments came via state television, which showed him on stage speaking to a packed venue.
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