Party Foundation Day
October 10, Friday
History of the holiday
The Workers’ Party of Korea was founded on October 10, 1945. On this day, several Korean communist and workers’ organizations merged into a single centralized party. The party became the foundation for building a socialist state in North Korea and the leading body of the entire political system.
Significance of the holiday
The Party Foundation Day symbolizes the unity of the people and the ruling party. It emphasizes the importance of the ideology established by Kim Il Sung and its continuation in the leadership of the country by the current generation. The holiday demonstrates citizens’ loyalty to the party and the state, as well as strengthens national identity.
Traditions and events
In North Korea, this day is marked by large-scale official celebrations. Among them are:
* military parades and demonstrations showing the strength of the army and citizens’ loyalty;
* festive gatherings where party and state leaders deliver speeches;
* flower-laying ceremonies at the monuments of the party’s founders and national heroes;
* concerts, exhibitions, and cultural events dedicated to the party’s history and achievements;
* mass marches and rallies involving schoolchildren, students, and workers.
Importance for the state
The Party Foundation Day serves as a tool for consolidating power and strengthening ideological discipline in the country. It helps create the image of a strong and united state in which the party is the main governing body. The holiday also contributes to the patriotic education of the population and the maintenance of the leaders’ cult.
Modern perception
For North Korean citizens, this day is an occasion to show respect for the party and its historical legacy. The holiday is actively used by state media to showcase the country’s achievements and promote national pride. It is not only a political but also a social event that unites the population within a single ideological system.
Party Foundation Day in other years
- 2021 October 10, Sunday
- 2022 October 10, Monday
- 2023 October 10, Tuesday
- 2024 October 10, Thursday
- 2026 October 10, Saturday