DPRK holds grand meeting to celebrate 80th founding anniversary of WPK-Xinhua

Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), delivers a speech at a grand commemorative meeting to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the WPK, at the May Day Stadium in Pyongyang, the DPRK, Oct. 9, 2025. The DPRK on Thursday held a grand commemorative meeting here to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the WPK, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Friday. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

PYONGYANG, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Thursday held a grand commemorative meeting at the May Day Stadium to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Friday.

Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the WPK and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, delivered a speech at the event, which was attended by delegations from foreign parties and governments.

In his speech, Kim reviewed the history of the party's formation and its leading role in the country's revolution.

He said that by successfully leading social transformation of different stages under the banner of the Juche idea, the WPK has built a genuine people's country, a powerful country that comprehensively embodies socialist ideas and ideals, while also making a significant contribution to advancing the international cause of independence and justice, Kim was quoted by the KCNA as saying.

He noted that the WPK has persevered under the banner of independence and socialism despite adversities and that the DPRK's international prestige as a faithful member of the socialist forces and a bulwark for independence and justice continues to grow.

Kim added that he will work with the DPRK people to transform the country into a more affluent and beautiful socialist nation.

The speech was followed by a grand mass gymnastics and artistic performance on Thursday evening, said the report. ■

The DPRK on Thursday held a grand commemorative meeting here to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the WPK, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Friday. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), attends a grand commemorative meeting to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the WPK, at the May Day Stadium in Pyongyang, the DPRK, Oct. 9, 2025.

This photo taken on Oct. 9, 2025 shows a scene during an event to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), at the May Day Stadium in Pyongyang, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). The DPRK on Thursday held a grand commemorative meeting here to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the WPK, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Friday. (Xinhua/Shen Hong)

This photo taken on Oct. 9, 2025 shows people cheering during an event to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), at the May Day Stadium in Pyongyang, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). The DPRK on Thursday held a grand commemorative meeting here to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the WPK, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Friday. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)