Kim Jong Un met with war veterans and distinguished contributors to the Korean War on July 28 during a ceremony marking the 73rd anniversary of the armistice agreement.
According to the Korean Central News Agency on July 29, Kim stated, "It is a great joy for our party, state, and people that the victorious generation, which has engraved the heroic status and reputation of our homeland in history, stands before us today as the embodiment and witness of miraculous victory."
He expressed his wishes for the war veterans and contributors to continue to be invaluable pillars of strength and spirit, saying, "I wish for our precious war veterans and contributors to continue to thrive, as no one can replace their infinite strength and spirit."
North Korea claims victory over the United States in the Korean War and commemorates the armistice agreement every year as 'Victory Day.'
Kim celebrated the occasion with a large-scale event, including visits to national cemeteries and participation in military parades and commemorative performances. His daughter, Ju-ae, also attended the Victory Day events for the first time.
The invited war veterans and contributors gathered in Pyongyang on July 25 to participate in various events.
The previous day, a commemorative performance celebrating the 73rd anniversary of the victory in the Korean War was held in Pyongyang, which Kim and his daughter attended.
The Rodong Sinmun reported that the performance featured songs that amplified the resolve of the succeeding generation to further elevate the great victory of Korea.
According to the Korean Central News Agency on July 29, Kim stated, "It is a great joy for our party, state, and people that the victorious generation, which has engraved the heroic status and reputation of our homeland in history, stands before us today as the embodiment and witness of miraculous victory."
He expressed his wishes for the war veterans and contributors to continue to be invaluable pillars of strength and spirit, saying, "I wish for our precious war veterans and contributors to continue to thrive, as no one can replace their infinite strength and spirit."
North Korea claims victory over the United States in the Korean War and commemorates the armistice agreement every year as 'Victory Day.'
Kim celebrated the occasion with a large-scale event, including visits to national cemeteries and participation in military parades and commemorative performances. His daughter, Ju-ae, also attended the Victory Day events for the first time.
The invited war veterans and contributors gathered in Pyongyang on July 25 to participate in various events.
The previous day, a commemorative performance celebrating the 73rd anniversary of the victory in the Korean War was held in Pyongyang, which Kim and his daughter attended.
The Rodong Sinmun reported that the performance featured songs that amplified the resolve of the succeeding generation to further elevate the great victory of Korea.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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