North Korea fights to instill youth with ‘revolutionary spirit’ on army holiday



State Media Review North Korea fights to instill youth with ‘revolutionary spirit’ on army holiday An in-depth analysis of guerrilla force celebrations, criticism of Japanese officials and anger at US ‘super squadron’ Seung-Yeon Chung May 2, 2025 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Young North Koreans march through the capital city, carrying portraits of Kim Il Sung’s comrades.\| Image: KCNA (April 26, 2025) North Korea celebrated the 93rd founding anniversary of the Korean Peoples Revolutionary Army (KPRA) with tributes, marches and dancing on Friday, seeking to bolster the regime’s legitimacy and inspire youth devotion through praise for the anti-Japanese imperialist guerilla army formed by Kim Il Sung. The DPRK’s state-run news agency denounced Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba for making an offering to the Yasukuni Shrine, the controversial Shinto shrine that honors Japanese war heroes, accusing Tokyo of following a “road to militarization.” The party daily Rodong Sinmun criticized the U.S. military’s planned establishment Read More © 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. LATEST ANALYSIS 01Why Trump’s approach to Iran nuclear talks could reinforce North Korean distrust 02Every company that joined North Korea’s not-so-international spring trade fair 03Navigating uncertainty: How Lee Jae-myung could overhaul North Korea policy 04North Korea puts finishing touches on Wonsan Kalma resort ahead of June opening 05North Korea poised to test more weapons in months ahead as 5-year deadline looms 06A third front: Japan’s missile buildup challenges North Korea’s defense plans 07What Arab Gulf states’ rise as mediators means for future US-North Korea talks 08North Korea prioritizes shipyard construction as major naval base project stalls

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North Korea fights to instill youth with ‘revolutionary spirit’ on army holiday

An in-depth analysis of guerrilla force celebrations, criticism of Japanese officials and anger at US ‘super squadron’

Seung-Yeon Chung May 2, 2025

North Korea fights to instill youth with ‘revolutionary spirit’ on army holiday

Young North Koreans march through the capital city, carrying portraits of Kim Il Sung’s comrades.| Image: KCNA (April 26, 2025)

North Korea celebrated the 93rd founding anniversary of the Korean Peoples Revolutionary Army (KPRA) with tributes, marches and dancing on Friday, seeking to bolster the regime’s legitimacy and inspire youth devotion through praise for the anti-Japanese imperialist guerilla army formed by Kim Il Sung.

The DPRK’s state-run news agency denounced Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba for making an offering to the Yasukuni Shrine, the controversial Shinto shrine that honors Japanese war heroes, accusing Tokyo of following a “road to militarization.”

The party daily Rodong Sinmun criticized the U.S. military’s planned establishment

North Korea fights to instill youth with ‘revolutionary spirit’ on army holiday

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