Pyongyang Holds Mass Celebration
A people-army mass solidarity rally celebrating the DPRK’s fifth nuclear test was held in Kim Il Sung Square on September 13 (Tuesday). Those in attendance on the platform … Continue reading
DPRK Celebrates Foundation Day: The Sequel
A variety of public ceremonies and cultural events were held throughout the DPRK on September 9 (Friday) to mark the 68th anniversary of the foundation of the country. … Continue reading
Central Report Meeting Marking 20th Anniversary of KJI Land Management Mobilization
A central report commemorating the 20th anniversary of Kim Jong Il’s (Kim Cho’ng-il) treaties publication and initiation of land management mobilization was held at the People’s Palace of Culture … Continue reading
Central Report Meeting Marks 52nd Anniversary of KJI’s First Day of Work at Party Central Committee
A central report was held marking the 52nd anniversary of Kim Jong Il’s (Kim Cho’ng-il) first day working at the Workers’ Party of Korea [WPK] Central Committee was held at … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Attends Photo-op with Party Congress Participants
Kim Jong Un’s last observed appearance was his attendance at a mass rally and parade in Kim Il-so’ng Square on May 10 DPRK state media reported on May 13 (Friday) … Continue reading
Second Day of the 7th Party Congress
Kim Jong Un’s last observed appearance was his attendance at the first day of the 7th Party Congress on May 6 The 7th Congress of the Workers’ Party of Korea … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Delivers Opening Speech and the First Day of the 7th Party Congress (updated May 7, 2016)
Kim Jong Un’s last observed appearance was his observation and guidance at the test of a submarine-launched ballistic missile on April 23 (updated May 7, 2016 to include additional … Continue reading
Central Report Meeting Held to Mark KIS’ 104th Birth Anniversary
A central report meeting marking the 104th birth anniversary (Sun’s Day) of late DPRK President and founder Kim Il Sung (Kim Il-so’ng) was held at Pyongyang Indoor Stadium during the … Continue reading
Central Report Meeting Marks KJI NDC Chairman 23rd Anniversary
A central report meeting commemorating the 23rd anniversary of late DPRK leader Kim Jong Il’s (Kim Cho’ng-il) election as chairman of the National Defense Commission [NDC] was held at the … Continue reading
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