About the Author
Matthew McGrath
Matthew McGrath (@mattmcgr) is a Seoul based contributor for NK News.
Prominent news stories from this week include the conclusion of festivities marking the 60th anniversary of the Fatherland Liberation War, a high-level diplomatic visit to Iran, the remembrance of both Kim Il Sung’s mother and a previous Hyundai CEO, and the start of vacation season in North Korea.
[caption id="attachment_113683" align="aligncenter" width="690"] Veterans pose for a picture with Kim Jong Un | Picture: KCTV[/caption]