N.Korea's unveils video of Oct. 3 Tangun celebration | NK News
July 16, 2024
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N.Korea’s unveils video of Oct. 3 Tangun celebration

North propagates presence of mythical founder in Pyongyang to strengthen claims to legitimacy

North Korea’s Choson Sinbo newspaper on Sunday released a new video through its YouTube channel showing its ceremony venerating Korea’s mythical founder Tangun on October 3.

The event, happening on the day both Koreas celebrate as National Foundation Day, took place in front of what the North claims is the tomb of Tangun in Pyongyang. North Korea started excavating the site in 1993, and its construction was completed in 1994.

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