North Korea Holds Flag-Raising Ceremony for National Day, Vowing to "Strictly Defend the Constitution"

North Korea held commemorative events, including a flag-raising ceremony, to mark the 78th anniversary of its national day yesterday (the 9th), according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

The KCNA reported that the flag-raising ceremony and central oath-taking meeting celebrating the 78th anniversary of the founding of the republic were solemnly held at the Pyongyang Assembly Hall on the 9th.

In his celebratory speech, Workers' Party General Secretary Kim Jong-un expressed his gratitude to workers, service members of the Korean People's Army, and families across the country, while paying "noble tribute" to compatriots overseas and dispatched soldiers.

Honor guard members of the Korean People's Army escorted the North Korean flag into the venue, followed by the hoisting ceremony.

Participants took an oath, led by state leader General Secretary Kim Jong-un, to defend sovereignty and interests, strictly safeguard the Constitution, rigorously fulfill legal obligations, and firmly safeguard the socialist system, the KCNA reported.

The KCNA also reported that General Secretary Kim "proclaimed his unwavering faith and will to bring forward a powerful, prosperous, and beautiful future" in his speech, which "deeply stirred the participants."

General Secretary Kim also met with labor innovators and meritorious individuals invited to the 78th national day celebration events at the Pyongyang Assembly Hall yesterday and took commemorative photos with them.
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