North Korean soldiers and citizens across the country participated in national rallies over the past couple weeks to celebrate the country's completion of its state nuclear force, according to the Rodong Sinmun.

On December 10, the state-run newspaper said rallies were held in the Kaecheon city, Mt. Hyungje district, Sookcheon, Yeumju, and Samsoo counties, without specifying when they were held. The newspaper also said that rallies celebrating the state nuclear force were held separately in North Phyongan province and North Hamgyong province on December 6. On December 1, the national rally of North Korean soldiers and the public was held in Pyongyang, the Rodong Sinmun said.