King Charles, others congratulate North Korean leader Kim Jong-un

King Charles has congratulated North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on the anniversary of the country's foundation. According to North Korea's government-controlled news agency KCNA, the king sent a message that read “As the people of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea celebrate their National Day, I send my good wishes for the future.”

Queen Elizabeth congratulated in 2021

Earlier in 2021, Queen Elizabeth sent a similar message. A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said at that time that it was the “standard practice” for national days across the world and “has been done before”. A Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said at that time that like the previous years, Her Majesty The Queen had sent a message to the people of the DPRK on the occasion of their National Day.

North Korea gets messages from others

North Korean state newspaper Rodong Simnun said that on the 75th anniversary of the nation, Kim Jong-un received messages from a number of heads of state, including Singapore, Nepal, Bahrain, and Mozambique. It also said that Swedish King Carl Gustaf XVI said in a message that he wished to convey his best wishes for the future of the people on the occasion of the Anniversary of the founding of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).

North celebrates National Day

North Korea held a midnight parade in the capital Pyongyang to mark the anniversary, attended by thousands of people, military bigwigs, communist party leaders, and government officials. Vice Premier Liu Guozhong led the Chinese delegation that attended the ceremony. Russia sent a military song and dance group.

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How did North Korea celebrate its 75th anniversary?
North Korea organised a massive parade in the capital Pyongyang to celebrate the 75th anniversary of its foundation. It was attended by top military officers, communist party leaders and government officials besides thousands of its citizens. China and Russia sent their delegations to the occasion.

What did King Charles of Britain say in his message to North Koreans?
King Charles in his message sent to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said that as the people of North Korea celebrate their National Day, he sends them his good wishes for the future.