North Korea preparing for large-scale concert in capital to mark foundation day



News North Korea preparing for large-scale concert in capital to mark foundation day Construction of stage points to Sept. 9 celebrations despite cancellation of overseas events due to flood relief efforts Chad O'Carroll \| Colin Zwirko September 2, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Wide shot of the stages set up for foundation day celebrations in 2022 \| Image: Rodong Sinmun (Sept. 9, 2022) North Korea appears to be preparing for a large-scale outdoor concert in Pyongyang to celebrate the country's foundation day on Sept. 9, despite canceling related diplomatic receptions overseas citing recent flood relief efforts, according to NK News analysis of satellite imagery. Planet Labs satellite imagery shows workers constructing a red stage in front of the Mansudae Assembly Hall between Aug. 28 and Sept. 1, 2024, and the work matches the timeline of preparations at the same spot for high-level celebrations attended by leader Kim Jong Un on the Sept. 9 holiday in 2022 and 2023. North Korea appears to be preparing for a large-scale outdoor concert in Pyongyang to celebrate the country's foundation day on Sept. 9, despite canceling related diplomatic receptions overseas citing recent flood relief efforts, according to NK News analysis of satellite imagery. Planet Labs satellite imagery shows workers constructing a red stage in front of the Mansudae Assembly Hall between Aug. 28 and Sept. 1, 2024, and the work matches the timeline of preparations at the same spot for high-level celebrations attended by leader Kim Jong Un on the Sept. 9 holiday in 2022 and 2023. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © 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. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korea preparing for large-scale concert in capital to mark foundation day

Construction of stage points to Sept. 9 celebrations despite cancellation of overseas events due to flood relief efforts

Chad O'Carroll | Colin Zwirko September 2, 2024

North Korea preparing for large-scale concert in capital to mark foundation day

Wide shot of the stages set up for foundation day celebrations in 2022 | Image: Rodong Sinmun (Sept. 9, 2022)

North Korea appears to be preparing for a large-scale outdoor concert in Pyongyang to celebrate the country's foundation day on Sept. 9, despite canceling related diplomatic receptions overseas citing recent flood relief efforts, according to NK News analysis of satellite imagery.

Planet Labs satellite imagery shows workers constructing a red stage in front of the Mansudae Assembly Hall between Aug. 28 and Sept. 1, 2024, and the work matches the timeline of preparations at the same spot for high-level celebrations attended by leader Kim Jong Un on the Sept. 9 holiday in 2022 and 2023.

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