March 07, 2026Mar 07, 2026
KCNA KCNA.co.jp (En)

KPA Founding Anniversary Marked in DPRK

Date: 09/02/2026 | Source: KCNA.co.jp (En) | Read original version at source

Pyongyang, February 9 (KCNA) — All the people and service personnel of the DPRK significantly celebrated the 78th founding anniversary of the Korean People’s Army.

A large number of people visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, the sacred temple of Juche, where President Kim Il Sung and Chairman Kim Jong Il lie in state.

At the plaza of the Palace, the visitors looked back in reverence upon the revolutionary careers and exploits of the great leaders who opened up the origin of the Juche-oriented army building and developed the KPA into an invincible revolutionary army.

Officials, working people, service personnel, youth and students visited the statues of the great leaders on Mansu Hill and in other parts of the country and mosaics depicting the images of the peerlessly great men to lay flower baskets, bouquets and flowers at them.

At the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum, working people, youth and students paid high tribute to the Monument to the Fatherland Liberation War Martyrs, recollecting the indomitable spirit and exploits of the victors of the great years who honorably defended the dignity and sovereignty of the Republic.

Many people visited the Fatherland Liberation War Martyrs Cemetery.

The national flags of the Republic fluttered at major places in Pyongyang and provincial, city and county seats and institutions, industrial establishments and farms across the country, and various posters and visual aids were displayed to rev up the festive mood.

Colorful performances were given at the National Theatre and other theatres and places in the capital city, giving pleasure and optimism to the working people, youth and students.

Performances were given in North and South Phyongan, South Hwanghae and South Hamgyong provinces, Nampho and Kaesong municipalities and other parts of the country.

On the same day, many working people, youth and students across the country visited and congratulated the war veterans enjoying the high glory of life and happiness.

Public catering establishments, Central Zoo, Natural History Museum, Munsu Water Park and other bases for cultural and leisure activities in Pyongyang and other parts of the country were crowded with working people enjoying the holiday, and gorgeous illuminations were displayed in Songhwa, Hwasong and Jonwi streets to rev up the festive mood.

More From KCNA.co.jp (En)

Military-Civilian Meetings Held in DPRK

Military-Civilian Meetings Held in DPRK

Pyongyang, March 5 (KCNA) — Military-civilian meetings took place in South Phyongan, North Hwanghae, Jagang, South Hamgyong and

March 05, 2026

Pyongyang, March 5 (KCNA) — Military-civilian meetings took place in South Phyongan, North Hwanghae, Jagang, South Hamgyong and

Enlarged Plenary Meeting of Cabinet Party Committee Held

Enlarged Plenary Meeting of Cabinet Party Committee Held

Pyongyang, March 5 (KCNA) — An enlarged plenary meeting of the Cabinet Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea was held on

March 05, 2026

Pyongyang, March 5 (KCNA) — An enlarged plenary meeting of the Cabinet Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea was held on

Anniversary of Promulgation of Agrarian Reform Law Marked in DPRK

Anniversary of Promulgation of Agrarian Reform Law Marked in DPRK

Pyongyang, March 5 (KCNA) — All the people across the country are significantly marking the 80th anniversary of the promulgation

March 05, 2026

Pyongyang, March 5 (KCNA) — All the people across the country are significantly marking the 80th anniversary of the promulgation

Iron and Steel Production Increased in DPRK

Iron and Steel Production Increased in DPRK

Pyongyang, March 5 (KCNA) — Workers of the Hwanghae Iron and Steel Complex in the DPRK are making steady innovations in the

March 05, 2026

Pyongyang, March 5 (KCNA) — Workers of the Hwanghae Iron and Steel Complex in the DPRK are making steady innovations in the

Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Receives Greetings from Abroad

Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Receives Greetings from Abroad

Pyongyang, March 5 (KCNA) — The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un received congratulatory messages and letters from different

March 05, 2026

Pyongyang, March 5 (KCNA) — The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un received congratulatory messages and letters from different

Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Inspects Destroyer Choe Hyon

Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Inspects Destroyer Choe Hyon

Pyongyang, March 5 (KCNA) — Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs

March 05, 2026

Pyongyang, March 5 (KCNA) — Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs

First Democratic Reform Enforced in Liberated Korea

First Democratic Reform Enforced in Liberated Korea

Pyongyang, March 5 (KCNA) — Today marks the 80th anniversary of the promulgation of the Agrarian Reform Law. The promulgation of

March 05, 2026

Pyongyang, March 5 (KCNA) — Today marks the 80th anniversary of the promulgation of the Agrarian Reform Law. The promulgation of

Ri Song Gum - One of DPRK's Ten Best Sportspersons for 2025

Ri Song Gum - One of DPRK's Ten Best Sportspersons for 2025

Pyongyang, March 5 (KCNA) — Ri Song Gum, a weightlifter of the April 25 Combat Sports Team, is one of the ten best players for

March 05, 2026

Pyongyang, March 5 (KCNA) — Ri Song Gum, a weightlifter of the April 25 Combat Sports Team, is one of the ten best players for

Decision of Standing Committee of DPRK SPA

Decision of Standing Committee of DPRK SPA

Pyongyang, March 4 (KCNA) — A central election committee was organized for the election of deputies to the 15th Supreme

March 04, 2026

Pyongyang, March 4 (KCNA) — A central election committee was organized for the election of deputies to the 15th Supreme

Decision of SPA Standing Committee of DPRK

Decision of SPA Standing Committee of DPRK

Pyongyang, March 4 (KCNA) — The Standing Committee of the Supreme People’s Assembly of the Democratic People’s Republic of

March 04, 2026

Pyongyang, March 4 (KCNA) — The Standing Committee of the Supreme People’s Assembly of the Democratic People’s Republic of

"Unyo-maru" Incident - Prelude to Japan's Armed Invasion of Korea

"Unyo-maru" Incident - Prelude to Japan's Armed Invasion of Korea

Pyongyang, March 4 (KCNA) — Japan, an island country, regarded overseas aggression as the best way to survive and develop, and

March 04, 2026

Pyongyang, March 4 (KCNA) — Japan, an island country, regarded overseas aggression as the best way to survive and develop, and

Jagang Province of DPRK Improves Condiments Quality

Jagang Province of DPRK Improves Condiments Quality

Pyongyang, March 4 (KCNA) — Officials and working people of the condiments production units in Jagang Province of the DPRK

March 04, 2026

Pyongyang, March 4 (KCNA) — Officials and working people of the condiments production units in Jagang Province of the DPRK

First Full Moon Day Observed in DPRK

First Full Moon Day Observed in DPRK

Pyongyang, March 4 (KCNA) — The first full moon day (January 15th of the lunar calendar), a folk holiday, added pleasure and

March 04, 2026

Pyongyang, March 4 (KCNA) — The first full moon day (January 15th of the lunar calendar), a folk holiday, added pleasure and

Flower Basket to Statues of Great Leaders from GAKC

Flower Basket to Statues of Great Leaders from GAKC

Pyongyang, March 4 (KCNA) — The General Association of Koreans in China (GAKC) sent a flower basket to the statues of President

March 04, 2026

Pyongyang, March 4 (KCNA) — The General Association of Koreans in China (GAKC) sent a flower basket to the statues of President

More Articles