North Korea to hold large-scale festival for regime founder's birthday next month

North Korea holds a youth performance as part of celebrations for the 112th anniversary of late leader Kim Il-sung’s birthday at the Central Youth Hall in Pyongyang on April 12 state-run Korean Central News Agency KCNA reported on April 13 2025 Yonhap — Children perform at an event celebrating the 112th anniversary of regime founder Kim Il-sung's birthday in Pyongyang, in this file photo released by the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on April 13, 2024.

SEOUL, March 25 (AJP) - North Korea plans to hold a large-scale festival next month to celebrate the birthday of its regime founder Kim Il-sung, state media reported on Tuesday.

According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), the festival will take place at several venues in Pyongyang from April 10 to 17, featuring troupe performances and other events.

KCNA explained that the festival aims to honor "Kim's legacy and his achievements" as well as express loyalty to his grandson and current leader Kim Jong-un.

The late leader's birthday, which falls on April 15, is one of the biggest official holidays in the reclusive country, once glorified as the "Day of the Sun."

However, state media have refrained from calling it that way in recent years, as Kim junior tries to consolidate his grip on power.

Im Yoon-seo lyseo0330@ajupress.com

North Korea to hold large-scale festival for regime founder's birthday next month

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