[imText1]There are big three holidays falling in April at the same time: the 95th Kim Il Sung\u2019s birthday (Apr. 15), the 75th foundation anniversary of the People\u2019s Army (Apr. 25) and the 15th anniversary of Kim Jong Il\u2019s ascension to the throne (Apr. 20). According to DailyNK sources, all North Korean cities are busy to preparing for Kim Il Sung\u2019s birthday events, along with Army preparation for a large scale military parade in Pyongyang. <\/p>\n
From mid-April to mid-May, the mass-performance \u201cArirang\u201d will feature 100,000 students participating in the 25th \u201cSpring Friendship Spring Festival\u201d and other memorial events for Kim Il Sung. Other events will include the release of a documentary movie, \u201cBeing with the great military-first Leadership\u201d, to commemorate the 14th anniversary of Kim Jong Il\u2019s inauguration as the Chairman of the Defense Committee of North Korea. <\/p>\n
Designed to inspire popular nationalism, the April events will occur on an unprecedented scale and will include the participation of the General Federation of Trade Union, the Kim Il Sung Socialist Youth League, the Union of Agricultural Working People, and the Union of Democratic Women. <\/p>\n
The Choson Sinbo of Chongryon (the General Association of North Korean Residents in Japan) is creating a cheerful atmosphere through the release of an article, \u201cthe Solar Holiday (Kim Il Sung\u2019s birthday, Apr. 15) in this year is the great fest for the winners.\u201d<\/p>\n
North Korean authority intends to take a triumphant stance due to the thaw in U.S. relations, the resumption of six party talks, and perceived diplomatic victories after the nuclear test. The 1998 national slogan, \u201cThe Construction of the Strong Prosperity Nation\u201d is believed to have been accomplished this year because of the test.<\/p>\n
Previously, military parades were used to emphasize tension between the U.S. and North Korea. However, the upcoming parade is intended to be a victory celebration of a win in confrontation against the U.S. In the past when North Korea has been the beneficiary of positive world opinion, it capitalized by strengthening its domestic surveillance and political education systems. The April events are in furtherance of their strategy to maintain military tension while simultaneously whipping up nationalistic, nuclear pride.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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