North Korea celebrates Constitution Day, removes ‘Socialist’ from holiday name



News North Korea celebrates Constitution Day, removes ‘Socialist’ from holiday name Leader Kim Jong Un leads oath-taking ceremony as part of efforts to formalize legal system around his rule Colin Zwirko December 29, 2025 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kim Jong Un is surrounded by athletes from the U-17 women's soccer team at the constitution day event \| Image: KCNA (Dec. 28, 2025) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended a DPRK Constitution Day celebration on Saturday, according to state media, which revealed that authorities have removed the word “Socialist” from the holiday’s name. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Sunday that Kim led a patriotic oath-taking ceremony for top officials at the Mansudae Assembly Hall in Pyongyang and separately met loyal workers and athletes who “glorified” the state to mark the end of 2025. Hundreds of top government officials at the Constitution Day ceremony reportedly “vowed before the national flag to dedicate themselves to glorifying forever the greatness and beauty © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update & Podcast Updates Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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North Korea celebrates Constitution Day, removes ‘Socialist’ from holiday name

Leader Kim Jong Un leads oath-taking ceremony as part of efforts to formalize legal system around his rule

Colin Zwirko December 29, 2025

North Korea celebrates Constitution Day, removes ‘Socialist’ from holiday name

Kim Jong Un is surrounded by athletes from the U-17 women's soccer team at the constitution day event | Image: KCNA (Dec. 28, 2025)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended a DPRK Constitution Day celebration on Saturday, according to state media, which revealed that authorities have removed the word “Socialist” from the holiday’s name.

The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Sunday that Kim led a patriotic oath-taking ceremony for top officials at the Mansudae Assembly Hall in Pyongyang and separately met loyal workers and athletes who “glorified” the state to mark the end of 2025.

Hundreds of top government officials at the Constitution Day ceremony reportedly “vowed before the national flag to dedicate themselves to glorifying forever the greatness and beauty

North Korea celebrates Constitution Day, removes ‘Socialist’ from holiday name

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