Kim Jong Un and Daughter Arrive on Russian Aurus to Workers' Party Anniversary

The Kumsusan Palace of the Sun became a focal point for citizens during the official part of the celebrations. Once a residence of North Korea founder Kim Il Song, now serves as the final resting place for him and his son Kim Jong Il.

Informal celebrations were also held, including banquets and dances.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter arrived at festivities in an Aurus limousine. Russian President Vladimir Putin presented Kim Jong Un with the luxury car car during his visit to Pyongyang in June 2024. The gift was warmly received by North Korean leader.

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A special performance was held at the Central Cadres Training School of the Workers’ Party of Korea.

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Apart from Kim Jong Un, the event was attended by military top-brass and high-profile members of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the WPK.

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Fireworks were set off "amid emotional cheers,” North Korean media reported.

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The celebration also involved national flag-raising ceremonies.

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A choir performed several patriotic songs, including “Long Live the Workers’ Party of Korea”, “Care of My Destiny”, “Song for the Motherland” and “Passion”, culminating with the national anthem of the DPRK

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Alexander Matsegora, Russian ambassador to North Korea, attended the ceremony along with other Russian diplomats.

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The performance highlighted that the “glorious era of Kim Jong Un” is “a golden age of developing the WPK”, media reported.

Kim Jong Un and His Daughter Arrive on Russian Aurus to Workers' Party Anniversary