Kim Il Sung forming the Down-with-Imperialism Union (DIU), October 17, 1926. The Down‑with‑Imperialism Union (DIU) was founded on October 17, 1926 in Huadian County, China, and is regarded in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea as the origin of the Workers’ Party of Korea. The DIU, founded by Kim Il Sung, aimed first to defeat Japanese imperialism and secure Korea’s liberation and independence. Its ultimate goal was to establish socialism and communism in Korea, and eve

Trucks with national flags crossing the new bridge -- Images via X Various Sources The long-delayed New Yalu River four‑lane bridge connecting the People's Republic of China’s Dandong and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (DPRK) Sinuiju has officially opened (on October 15, 2026), marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral trade and political ties between the two socialist countries. The bridge spans roughly 3 km. Trucks decorated with both nations’ flags

All images via the KCNA The National Defence Revolution Museum under the Democratic Republic of Korea's (DPRK) Second Economy Commission was inaugurated on October 11, 2026, during events marking the 81st anniversary of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK), according to DPRK media. The museum’s opening ceremony took place on October 11 and was formally announced on October 13. The event was a major state occasion tied to the anniversary of the WPK. Kim Jong Un, General Secretary

All images via the KCNA The 81st anniversary of the founding of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) was celebrated across the Democratic Republic of Korea (DPRK) with events on both October 9 and 10 that included a women's hockey match, floral tributes being laid at the statues of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il, an evening gala of youth and students and a performance at the Pyongyang Indoor Stadium attended by Kim Jong Un. An ice hockey game between the Taesongsan women's team and

Image via the KCNA On September 30, Kim Jong Un, General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic Republic of Korea (DPRK), delivered a speech titled "Respects to the Glorious 80-Year History of Kim Il Sung University," on the occasion of the 80th founding anniversary of the institution. Kim Il Sung University, widely recognized as the most prestigious educational institution in the DPRK, embodies the gover

Images via KCNA Various Sources The Kang Kon destroyer was officially commissioned into the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's East Sea Fleet at a ceremony in Wonsan, attended by Kim Jong-un, highlighting its role as part of the state nuclear counteraction system. The commissioning ceremony took place at Wonsan Port in the DPRK's eastern Kangwon Province. Leader Kim Jong-un attended, accompanied by his wife Ri Sol-ju and daughter Kim Ju-ae. Senior officials and DPRK sail

Khrushchev bids farewell to Kim Il Sung at the Moscow airport after a visit to the USSR in July, 1961 -- Daily LIFT #2068 During the visit the USSR and DPRK signed a ten-year mutual defense and aid treaty.

Deng Xiaoping and Kim Il Sung in the DPRK, September, 1978 -- Daily LIFT #2066

Kim Il Sung visits the Namsan Commercial Shop in Nampo, a cultural and trade port city on the west coast of the DPRK and a west gateway to Pyongyang, 1980 -- Daily LIFT #2064

Trump on August 14, 2026 -- public domain image By Dae-Han Song Trump offered to scale down the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise (carried out annually by the US Forces in Korea (USFK) and Republic of Korea (ROK) military). In Trumpian style, the decision was framed as everything all at once: punishment against South Korea for its tepid response on Iran; and as a conciliatory gesture to North Korea. And, the decision, in Trumpian fashion, fell flat on its face. Rather than feelin

Imagers via KCNA Various Sources Kim Jong Un, the General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and President of State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, visited both the Liberation Tower in Pyongyang and the Revolutionary Martyrs Cemetery on Mt Taesong to mark the 81st anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japanese rule. National Liberation Day is held annually on August 15. At the Revolutionary Martyrs Cemetery he was accompanied by senior party, gove

Flags of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the DPRK along a higway in Vietnam in 2019 -- image via X Various Sources The Socialist Republic of Vietnam is constructing a memorial and refurbishing a cemetery to honour soldiers from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) who died supporting North Vietnam in the 1960s during the Vietnam War, offering a public recognition of Pyongyang's role in the liberation struggle. During the war, the DPRK secretly sent an estima

Xi Jinping (R) shakes hands with Pak Thae Song in Beijing, China, July 10, 2026 -- image via X Various Sources Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Premier of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Pak Thae Song in Beijing to commemorate 65 years of the China–DPRK Treaty of Friendship and to discuss strengthening bilateral relations. President Xi Jinping received Premier Pak Thae Song at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on the afternoon of July 10. This meet

All images via the KCNA (See more: KCNA | Photo | Commissioning Ceremony of New-type Multi-mission Destroyer Choe Hyon Held with Splendor) The commissioning ceremony of the Democratic Republic of Korea's (DPRK) first-in-class guided-missile destroyer, Choe Hyon (hull number 51) took place at the Nampho shipyard on June 23, 2026. Comrade Kim Jong Un, General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and President of the State Affairs of the DPRK attended the event. The Choe Hyo

Enlarged Second Plenary Meeting of the 9th Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) was held from June 20 to 22, 2026, Images via KCNA The Second Enlarged Plenary Meeting of the Ninth Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) took place from June 20 to 22, 2026 in Pyongyang. Its primary objective was to conduct an interim review of the implementation of Party and state policies for the year. The meeting emphasized ensuring coordinated progress on st

The Red Flag rises at the end of a revolutionary opera, Pyongyang, DPRK c. 1971 -- Daily LIFT #2000

Twice awarded Hero of Labour of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Kim Jik Hyun at work, 1959 -- Daily LIFT #1996

Images via the KCNA Various Sources Chinese President and Communist Party General Secretary Xi Jinping, accompanied by his wife Peng Liyuan, arrived in Pyongyang on 8 June 2026, where they were greeted by Kim Jong Un and his wife Ri Sol-ju. This marked Xi’s second state visit to the DPRK and his first international trip of 2026, with his previous DPRK visit in 2019. During this visit, Xi and Kim began talks aimed at reinforcing bilateral political trust, economic cooperation,

Xi Jinping & Kim Jong Un during the Chinese president's visit to the DPRK in 2019 Xi Jinping, the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and Chinese president, is scheduled to visit the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) for a two-day state visit from June 8 to 9, 2026. This visit is made at the invitation of Kim Jong Un, the General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK. While specific agendas for the vis

Images via the KCNA Various Sources The Memorial Museum of Combat Feats at Overseas Military Operations was inaugurated on April 26 in Pyongyang, commemorating the heroic sacrifices of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s forces in overseas military operations. The inauguration ceremony was held on April 26, marking the first anniversary of the conclusion of the overseas military operations associated with the liberation of Kursk in the Russian Federation. The event wa