# North Korea 78th anniversary celebrations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/north-korea-78th-anniversary-celebrations
> Updated: 2026-09-09T23:25:00.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2.

On the 78th anniversary of the founding of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un presided over ceremonies in Pyongyang focused on national loyalty and patriotism. During these celebrations, Kim expressed “special thanks and sublime respect” to military personnel involved in overseas operations, specifically referencing North Korean troops deployed to Russia.

International leaders provided diplomatic support for the anniversary. Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a message reaffirming an “unwavering” commitment to strategic coordination and bilateral ties, while Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged to deepen the “comprehensive strategic partnership” to promote a “new, fairer and multipolar world order.” Nicaragua also issued formal congratulations recognizing North Korean sovereignty.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Kim Jong Un marks North Korea's 78th anniversary, praises troops in Russia

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un marked the 78th anniversary of the country's founding by calling for national loyalty and specifically praising troops deployed to overseas military operations in Russia.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kim-jong-un-marks-north-koreas-78th-anniversary-praises-troops-in-russia

### 2026-09-08: North Korea 78th anniversary: Xi Jinping and Putin send congratulatory messages to Kim Jong Un

World leaders, including Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, sent congratulatory messages to Kim Jong Un marking North Korea's 78th anniversary and pledging to strengthen strategic ties.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/xi-jinping-and-vladimir-putin-congratulate-kim-jong-un-on-north-koreas-78th-anniversary

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