1 year ago
Kim Jong-un Vows Victory on Korean War Armistice Anniversary
Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, promised his nation would win against those who oppose them, especially the US, while marking the 72nd anniversary of the end of the Korean War.
He honored fallen soldiers and praised his country's history of fighting.
North Korea wants to become a powerful, wealthy nation with a strong military.
Though the event marked a past war, it was an opportunity for Kim to express his views on his nation's goals.
Kim Jong Un vowed victory in 'anti-imperialist, anti-US' battles.
The anniversary marked the 72nd anniversary of the Korean War armistice.
Kim visited the Friendship Tower in Pyongyang and laid a wreath.
He praised Kim Il-sung's 'military ideology' at his statue.
North Korea aims to build a 'rich country with a strong army'.
- Who
- Kim Jong Un, leader of North Korea.
- What
- Kim Jong Un vowed victory in 'anti-imperialist, anti-US' battles.
- Where
- North Korea.
- When
- The anniversary was marked on July 27.
- Why
- To celebrate the Korean War armistice and reaffirm the country's stance.
North Korea
South Korea
Korean War Armistice
North Korea
Celebrates the armistice and views the conflict as a win.
South Korea
Does not mark the day with major events.
Key facts
- Event
- Korean War Armistice Anniversary
- Anniversary
- 72nd
- Leader's Vow
- Victory in 'anti-imperialist, anti-US' battles
- Key Locations Visited
- Friendship Tower, Kim Il-sung statue
- Goal
- Build a rich country with a strong army
