The Korean People’s Army, the regular revolutionary armed forces in Korea, was founded on February 8, Juche 37 (1948). It was a historic event of great significance in carving out the destiny of the nation and the country.
The founding of the KPA, which inherited the glorious revolutionary traditions of the anti-Japanese armed struggle, enabled the country and the people to step up the building of a prosperous country, reliably defending the dignity and sovereignty by relying on their own strength.
75 years of the KPA is a history of victory and glory in which it has been steadily strengthened under the leadership of brilliant commanders.
President Kim Il Sung , who set forth the army-building line right after Korea’s liberation (August 15, 1945), founded the KPA by directing primary efforts to this end and led the Fatherland Liberation War (June 25, 1950–July 27, 1953) to brilliant victory. And he developed it into a-match-for-a-hundred militant ranks that were firmly prepared politically and ideologically, militarily and technologically.
Chairman Kim Jong Il advanced the programme of modelling the whole army on Kimilsungism and strengthened it into the invincible army which is loyal to the cause of the Workers’ Party of Korea and securely guarantees the national defence and socialist construction by force of arms, smashing the enemy’s schemes to unleash a new war at every step.
It was his immortal exploits that he built up the motive force of the revolution by strengthening in every way the politico-ideological might of the KPA and advanced the socialist cause along the road to victory in the 1990s when the Korean revolution was faced with the most trying ordeals.
Today, the KPA is ushering in a heyday of its development under the leadership of the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un .
Kim Jong Un clarified modelling the whole army on Kimilsungism-Kimjongilism as the general objective of army-building and strengthened it into the elite revolutionary army that is strong in ideology and faith and capable of defeating any formidable enemy at a stroke.
He put forward such unique ideas and lines as developing the revolutionary armed forces into the elite and strong army, kindled the hot wind of such mass movements as the movement of winning the title of Guards Unit and the movement to become crack shots, ensured that steel-strong military discipline was established, and personally organized and guided actual war-like drills and training competitions. Thanks to his energetic leadership, the KPA’s combat efficiency has been enhanced remarkably.
He dispatched the KPA to the most difficult and labour-consuming sites of socialist construction and led it to establish an iron rule and military climate of making devoted efforts for the people.
The monumental structures representative of the era and the beautiful villages built in different parts of the country are associated with the fighting spirit and work style of the KPA that creates a thing out of nothing and turns misfortune into blessings by displaying indefatigable mental power with a firm resolution to go through thick and thin without any slightest vacillation and hesitation, if they are for the sake of the country and the people.
Under the leadership of Kim Jong Un , the KPA will as ever demonstrate its invincible might as the elite army.
Kim Tong Il
More From Naenara (En)
On November 16, 2016 the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un paid a visit to the May 27 Fishery Station in the east coast of the DPRK.
October 24, 2025
On November 16, 2016 the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un paid a visit to the May 27 Fishery Station in the east coast of the DPRK.
The 18th Pyongyang International Film Festival opened at the Pyongyang International Cinema House on October 22. Present at the
October 24, 2025
The 18th Pyongyang International Film Festival opened at the Pyongyang International Cinema House on October 22. Present at the
A ceremony for remodelling the cemetery of fallen fighters of the Chinese People’s Volunteers (CPV) in Sinphyong County, North
October 24, 2025
A ceremony for remodelling the cemetery of fallen fighters of the Chinese People’s Volunteers (CPV) in Sinphyong County, North
New dwelling houses have been built at the Ponghae Vegetable Farm in Chongjin City, North Hamgyong Province, the DPRK, as
October 24, 2025
New dwelling houses have been built at the Ponghae Vegetable Farm in Chongjin City, North Hamgyong Province, the DPRK, as
The Russian youth friendship visiting group visited the Youth Movement Museum. The visiting group looked round photos and relics
October 24, 2025
The Russian youth friendship visiting group visited the Youth Movement Museum. The visiting group looked round photos and relics
Agricultural workers of the Township Farm and Kkotpong Farm in Pochon County, Ryanggang Province, the DPRK, have become the
October 23, 2025
Agricultural workers of the Township Farm and Kkotpong Farm in Pochon County, Ryanggang Province, the DPRK, have become the
Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People’s
October 23, 2025
Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People’s
Students in Kursk City of Russia made many paper lanterns and sent them to Pyongyang as a token of their gratitude to and the
October 23, 2025
Students in Kursk City of Russia made many paper lanterns and sent them to Pyongyang as a token of their gratitude to and the
A joint friendship gathering of youth of the DPRK and Russia took place at the Central Youth Hall on October 21. Present there
October 23, 2025
A joint friendship gathering of youth of the DPRK and Russia took place at the Central Youth Hall on October 21. Present there
The Workers’ Party of Korea has convened important meetings in keeping with the requirements of the developing revolution and
October 22, 2025
The Workers’ Party of Korea has convened important meetings in keeping with the requirements of the developing revolution and
Ssuk (wormwood) Islet was named so as the plant grows well there. The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un proposed building on the islet
October 22, 2025
Ssuk (wormwood) Islet was named so as the plant grows well there. The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un proposed building on the islet
Agricultural workers of the Wolmyong Farm in Kophung County, Jagang Province, the DPRK, have moved into new houses. Thanks to the
October 22, 2025
Agricultural workers of the Wolmyong Farm in Kophung County, Jagang Province, the DPRK, have moved into new houses. Thanks to the
Recently the Academy of Sports Science has presented research findings valuable enough to promote the development of the
October 22, 2025
Recently the Academy of Sports Science has presented research findings valuable enough to promote the development of the
The national exhibition of IT successes-2025 has opened in the DPRK. The exhibition is to be held at the Sci-Tech Complex and on
October 22, 2025
The national exhibition of IT successes-2025 has opened in the DPRK. The exhibition is to be held at the Sci-Tech Complex and on
Modern public buildings and production facilities have been built at the Tapsang Farm in Unsan County, North Phyongan Province,
October 21, 2025
Modern public buildings and production facilities have been built at the Tapsang Farm in Unsan County, North Phyongan Province,
The Korean Floriculture Association, a social organization established in January 2004, comprises officials, scientists,
October 21, 2025
The Korean Floriculture Association, a social organization established in January 2004, comprises officials, scientists,
The Kuryong Falls, 74m in vertical height, 84m long and 4m wide, is located in Outer Kumgang of Mt Kumgang in Kosong County,
October 21, 2025
The Kuryong Falls, 74m in vertical height, 84m long and 4m wide, is located in Outer Kumgang of Mt Kumgang in Kosong County,
Tower architecture is part of Korea’s cultural heritage. Tower originates from menhir. In the Bronze Age primitive men erected
October 21, 2025
Tower architecture is part of Korea’s cultural heritage. Tower originates from menhir. In the Bronze Age primitive men erected
New dwelling houses have been built at the Honam Farm of the Pyongyang Municipal Rural Economy Committee, adding to the joy and
October 21, 2025
New dwelling houses have been built at the Honam Farm of the Pyongyang Municipal Rural Economy Committee, adding to the joy and
Ryanggang Province of the DPRK has newly built a peat processing branch of the Paegam Coal Mine. The completion of the fuel
October 20, 2025
Ryanggang Province of the DPRK has newly built a peat processing branch of the Paegam Coal Mine. The completion of the fuel
More Articles