Overview

• North Korea marked the 113th anniversary of Kim Il-sung’s birth with cultural events and nationwide celebrations, including performances in Pyongyang.
• The ruling party newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, published an editorial highlighting Kim Jong-un’s efforts to develop the Juche ideology initiated by his grandfather.
• The editorial called for unwavering loyalty to Kim Jong-un to consolidate his sole leadership and advance the revolutionary agenda.
• Recent trends show a gradual reduction in the emphasis on Kim Il-sung’s legacy, with the state focusing on intensifying the idolization of Kim Jong-un.
• The founder’s birth anniversary, traditionally called 'Day of the Sun,' is now increasingly referred to as April 15, reflecting a shift in state messaging.