North Korea Incites Anti-U.S. Sentiment Ahead of June 25 Anniversary

North Korea is holding a series of "revenge rallies" around the anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War, which it refers to as the "Day of Struggle Against U.S. Imperialism," to incite anti-American sentiment among its residents.

The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that "as time passes and generations change," the "will to fight the enemy" is becoming even more resolute. It stated that revenge rallies were held yesterday at locations including the Pyongyang Youth Park Open-Air Theater and the Central Class Education House.

In photos released by the agency, banners at the event can be seen displaying not only internal messages such as "Defend at the cost of our lives," but also slogans reading, "Let us take 1,100-fold revenge on the U.S. imperialist murderers."
The agency emphasized the need for residents to maintain an anti-American consciousness by citing not only the period of the Korean War but also the recent international situation.

According to the report, speakers expressed a firm view of the enemy, stating, "In today's world, where the tyrannical and reckless invasion schemes of imperialism are rampant, we can only protect the destiny of our country and people when we possess the power of justice and powerful military strength."

The Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of the Workers' Party of Korea, also emphasized in a front-page editorial that "the heinous ambitions of the U.S. imperialists and their followers to obliterate our ideology and system are being further maximized today." It added that to prevent a recurrence of war, "we must possess the strong power to suppress the aggressive enemy. We must become stronger and stronger."

The newspaper further urged, "All people and soldiers of the People's Army must not harbor even the slightest illusion or attachment toward the enemy and peace, no matter how the situation changes."

(Photo: KCNA)
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