Over the weekend, North Korea celebrated 100 years since the birth of the founder of the country - Kim Il Sung. This event has become the largest and most grandiose holiday for the entire existence of the DPRK.
For the first time, North Korea's current leader, Kim Jong-un, the world's youngest head of state, who was recently declared "supreme commander", addressed the nation from the podium for the first time. People sincerely sobbed.
During the holiday, a large-scale military parade was held in Pyongyang, and everything ended colorful fireworks and fireworks.
Many foreign journalists were invited to the celebrations, but one must understand that photographers were strictly limited in their actions, and they were allowed to shoot only approved stories from certain angles. (Photo by Bobby Yip | Reuters):
Looking forward to grand spectacles simple people and the artists sang songs that Kim Il Sung did not sleep at all at night, but worked to make the Koreans live better. , April 16, 2012. (Photo by Vincent Yu | AP):
On April 15, 2012, a large military parade took place in the capital of the DPRK, Pyongyang, which demonstrated the power of the country. The parade was hosted by the new great leader Comrade Kim Jong-un. (Photo by Reuters | Stringer):
North Korean soldiers, Pyongyang, April 15, 2012. (Photo by Ed Jones | AFP | Getty Images):
On the Mass dances were held in Pyongyang's main capital square, in which ordinary people participated, on April 16, 2012. (Photo by David Guttenfelder | AP):
170 meters Juche idea monument in Pyongyang, where there was the apotheosis of fireworks, when powerful volleys flew from the monument in different directions. April 15, 2012. (Photo by Ed Jones | AFP | Getty Images):
Before the start of the military parade in honor of the 100th anniversary of Kim Il Sung in Pyongyang, April 15, 2012. (Photo by Ed Jones | AFP | Getty Images):
"Superiority in military technology is no longer the exclusive monopoly of the imperialists," the new North Korean leader said in his address. (Photo by Reuters | KCNA):
Military parade on the central square of Pyongyang, April 15, 2012. (Photo by David Guttenfelder | AP):
Units of the Workers' and Peasants' Red Guards, including women's, marched in front of the stands. (Photo by Ed Jones | AFP | Getty Images):
During the parade, 5 MiG-29 fighters flew over the central square of Pyongyang, causing a storm of delight, April 15, 2012. (Photo by Ng Han Guan | AP):
All people were delighted with what was happening ... (Photo by Ed Jones | AFP | Getty Images):
… without being relevant to poor country question: how much does it all cost? (Photo by Ed Jones | AFP | Getty Images):
The scale of the military parade was amazing. Most of the show military equipment was of Soviet and Russian production. (Photo by Reuters | KCNA):
(Photo by Bobby Yip | Reuters):
The current leader of North Korea, the youngest head of state in the world, 28-year-old Kim Jong-un, addressed the nation for the first time from the rostrum: "The power of our country is limitless and this parade is proof of this." (Photo by Pedro Ugarte | AFP | Getty Images):
North Koreans dream that their ideas will sooner or later take over other countries. Many during the speech of Kim Jong-un sincerely cried. Pyongyang, April 15, 2012. (Photo by David Guttenfelder | AP):
Meanwhile, the military parade continued. The outstanding role of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il, thanks to whom the Korean army has turned "into an invincible armed force," was emphasized in every possible way. (Photo by Reuters | Stringer):
A soldier in the stands with a bunch of medals. (Photo by Bobby Yip | Reuters):
Some journalists managed to film residential areas that did not fit into the grand celebration in Pyongyang, April 12, 2012. (Photo by Bobby Yip | Reuters):
Pyongyang Metro, which is one of the most deep subways in the world: some stations are located at a depth of 110 meters underground, which makes it possible to use the subway as a refuge. (Photo by Ed Jones | AFP | Getty Images):
The deserted streets of Pyongyang and the famous 20-year-old long-term construction - the 105-story Ryugyong Hotel, April 12, 2012. (Photo by Ed Jones | AFP | Getty Images):
Opening ceremonies of two large monuments to Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il in Pyongyang, April 13, 2012. In the middle of the photo is the new head of the DPRK, Kim Jong Un. (Photo by Bobby Yip | AP):
In no case should journalists copy his posture while photographing monuments, lifting up right hand. Also, you can not take photos where the images will be cropped (for example, to do the "amputation" of the legs). (Photo by David Guttenfelder | AP):
And songs praising Kim Il Sung. (Photo by Bobby Yip | Reuters):
A festive concert against the backdrop of a portrait of the founder of the DPRK, Kim Il Sung, Pyongyang, April 16, 2012. (Photo by Bobby Yip | Reuters):
(Photo by David Guttenfelder | AP):
The grandiose celebrations on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the birth of the country's founder, Kim Il Sung, have come to an end. Pyongyang, April 17, 2012. (Photo by Vincent Yu | AP):
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September 9, 1948 broke out bright Star in Northeast Asia announcing the creation of a new socialist a state that showed the countries of the third world the practical way of fighting for their independence, for the legitimate right of every people to independently choose their own historical path of development.
The creation of the DPRK was a significant milestone in the history of the Korean nation, the beginning of the realization of the independence and independence of the Korean state, created for the benefit of the working man, for the benefit of his interests and the real improvement of the life of the common man. After the liberation of Korea from the Japanese colonial yoke in 1945, under the leadership of the Great Commander Comrade Kim Il Sung, the Great Leader did a lot of work towards the unification of the Korean nation, divided territorially into two parts by the Americans, who occupied the south of Korea in the final period of World War II and refused to leave the territory. Korean Peninsula after its completion. Unfortunately, the issue of unification remains on the agenda because of the criminal, hostile, misanthropic policy of the United States, which in every possible way opposes this unification, contrary to the desires and aspirations of the entire Korean people.
In the born young Socialist Republic the creation of an independent and self-sufficient economic base began. The country has set a course for the training of its intelligentsia and scientific and technical personnel. The adopted plans for the development of the country set tasks that have always been successfully implemented by the heroic people of the DPRK. For 63 years, the DPRK has become a country of universal literacy of the population, where every 4th has higher education where a high potential of science and culture has been created. And after all, cadres, as you know, decide everything. Therefore, it is not surprising that in response to constant threats, direct blackmail and diverse provocations from the United States, domestic scientists and scientific and technical personnel of the DPRK created a reliable protection for the peaceful labor of citizens, in the form nuclear weapons, from the threat of a preventive attack on the country by the United States, distraught from permissiveness. And no matter what anyone says, it is the presence of a nuclear shield that today is the only guarantee of maintaining peace in Northeast Asia and on the Korean Peninsula in particular.
Achievements in the development of the economy, science, the growth of the well-being of the people, constantly improving medical care in the regions most remote from the capital, large-scale residential construction, both in cities and in the countryside, speak volumes. Today, the DPRK has a highly developed industry and advanced Agriculture. It is very difficult to build socialism in the DPRK due to the constant US interference in all affairs on the Korean Peninsula and the venality of the successive South Korean puppet governments, their subordination and servility to America. But, despite these enormous difficulties, the constant suffocating economic blockade of the DPRK, the country not only did not weaken, but grew up, matured and continues to confidently move forward, received recognition from almost all states of the planet (diplomatic relations have been established). The basis of all achievements is the heroic labor of the people of the DPRK, its monolithic solidarity around the Leader and the Party. Armed forces The DPRK, the flesh and blood of the people, not only vigilantly guards the gains of socialism, but also takes the most active part in its further construction. It was the solidarity of the people around the Leader and the Party that created that monolith that no one can destroy, beyond their power.
Today, already 17 years after the death of the Great Leader, Comrade Kim Jong Il, a worthy successor to his work, stands at the helm of the country. He enjoys great love and trust from the people.
His re-election to the post of Chairman State Committee Defense of the DPRK September 3, 2003 testifies to his services to the country and people and his extraordinary abilities as a politician, ideologist, wise statesman a talented commander. It is no coincidence that the people of the DPRK call him the Great Kim Jong Il.
Now the people are preparing to celebrate the centenary of the birth of the Great Leader in the coming 2012 with new labor successes.
We sincerely congratulate the courageous and industrious people of the DPRK on the 63rd anniversary of the founding of their Socialist state, and wish to continue firmly and confidently on their way to the top of a highly developed prosperous socialist state.
On the day of the 63rd anniversary of the founding of the DPRK, congratulating the Koreans on this holiday, we sincerely wish every family happiness and new successes in strengthening the might of their Socialist State.
On major holidays in North Korea, they organize picturesque festive processions. The events are accompanied by the organization of the famous "living pictures". Thousands of people in an instant create unusually detailed and picturesque canvases of gigantic size from colored sheets of paper.
If you are going to go to North Korea during any holiday or festival, please start filling out all the documents in advance - there are not enough places in hotels and on airplanes for everyone.
List of the main and especially widely celebrated holidays in North Korea.
| the date | Holiday | Special Events |
| 16.02 | Comrade's birthday Kim Jong Il. | Flower exhibition of Kim Jong Il. Performance. |
| 15.04 | Sun Day | Comrade's birthday Kim Il Sung. Flower exhibition of Kim Il Sung. Performance. Mass dance of youth in the square. Friendship Festival. |
| 01.05 | Labor Day. | Folk Games. Artist performances. Friendship meetings. |
| 01.06 | Children Protection Day | Special children's concert. |
| 08.07 | Commemoration of Kim Il Sung | Artist performances. Friendship meetings. Floral exhibition. |
| 15.08 | Renaissance Day | |
| 25.08 | Songun Politics Day | Activities are being specified. |
| 28.08 | Youth Day | Folk festivities in the streets. Mass dance of youth. |
| 09.09 | Republic Day | Artist performances. Mass dance of youth in the square. |
| 10.10 | Workers' Party of Korea Day | Mass dance of youth in the square. Holiday concert. |
Every year this date is celebrated in the north of the Korean Peninsula as a public holiday.
In 1910 one of ancient countries Asia Korea was forcibly annexed by Japan. On August 22, 1910, the country was officially incorporated into the Empire of Japan and remained a Japanese colony for 35 years. Management was carried out by the governor-general.
According to the decisions of the Cairo Conference of the Allied Powers (December 1, 1943), Korea was to gain independence after the end of World War II. This decision was confirmed by the Potsdam Declaration of July 26, 1945.
After the announcement Soviet Union war of Japan and with the beginning of the defeat of the Kwantung Army in August 1945, the Emperor of Japan announced the surrender and implementation of the decision Potsdam Conference. By agreement between the allies in the anti-Hitler coalition in Korea, two time zones were defined for accepting the surrender of the Japanese army: the Soviet one north of the 38th parallel and the American one south of it.
The Soviet-American treaty on the temporary administration of Korea, signed in December 1945, assumed that the divided country would not last long - until the formation of a new government. However, under the conditions cold war", which began between the USSR and the USA almost immediately after the end of World War II, the 38th parallel.
In the northern part of Korea, immediately after the liberation, the Japanese organs of the colonial apparatus were liquidated, land reform was carried out, industry, transport, communications, banks, etc. were nationalized. At the same time, the Soviet military administration contributed to the creation of a party and state power structure in the image and likeness of the model that existed in those years in the USSR. On the other hand, in the south of the Korean Peninsula, the United States, while declaring adherence to the principles of parliamentarism and democracy, in fact contributed to the establishment of an authoritarian regime dependent on Washington.
The Joint Soviet-American Commission on Korea, set up at the Moscow Conference of the Foreign Ministers of Russia, the United States and Great Britain in December 1945, was never able to work out an acceptable formula for the formation of a Korean state.
In 1947, the question of establishing in Korea united state At the initiative of the United States, it was submitted for discussion by the UN, which decided to hold elections under the supervision of a UN commission.
In May 1948 in South Korea Elections were held for a national assembly and a South Korean government headed by Syngman Rhee was formed. On August 15, 1948, the Republic of Korea was proclaimed with Seoul as its capital.
Having declared this act illegal, the North Korean authorities, with the support of the Soviet military administration, carried out similar work in the North. On September 9, 1948, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea was formed with Pyongyang as its capital. Following the formation of the DPRK, Pyongyang achieved the unification of the party organizations of the North and South into the Workers' Party of Korea (KPK). Kim Il Sung was appointed Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the DPRK, he also headed the Workers' Party of Korea.
Both governments intended to unite Korea under their own rule, which they proclaimed in the Constitutions adopted in 1948.
In 1948, all Soviet troops. The Americans withdrew their troops in the summer of 1949, but left about 500 advisers in South Korea. Military advisers of the USSR also remained in the DPRK.
Military-political contradictions between states with different socio-political systems led in 1950 to the outbreak of war. The contingents of the US Armed Forces and 15 other countries operating under the flag of the UN multinational forces took part in the hostilities on the side of the Republic of Korea, and the contingents of the Armed Forces of China and the USSR took part on the side of the DPRK. On July 27, 1953, the DPRK and the Republic of Korea signed an armistice agreement.
According to the Armistice Agreement, North and South Korea are separated by a military demarcation line, on both sides of which there is a demilitarized zone with a total width of 4 kilometers.
In July 1972, the Joint Statement of the North and the South was signed, which fixed the basic principles of unification - independently, without reliance on external forces; in peaceful way; on the basis of "great national consolidation".
In 1991, the DPRK and the Republic of Korea signed an Agreement on Reconciliation, Non-Aggression, Cooperation and Exchanges, and in 1992 adopted a Joint Declaration on the Denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.
Formally, the war in Korea is not yet over. After coming to power in South Korea, President Moon Jae-in between North and South. In 2018, two summits of the leaders of the republics were already held at the Phanmunjom call center in the demilitarized zone. The previous two inter-Korean summits were held in Pyongyang in June 2000 and October 2007.
Republic Day in North Korea. In previous years, test explosions of nuclear charges and launches of their potential carriers - ballistic missiles - were also timed to coincide with the anniversary of the founding of the DPRK.
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