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December 25, 2024

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North Korea to ring in new year with another outdoor concert in Pyongyang

Stage set up in Kim Il Sung Square for celebrations likely similar to last year’s first-of-a-kind event

Updated at 18:00 KST: North Korean state TV announced during its 17:00 news broadcast that Tuesday night's New Year's Eve events in Kim Il Sung Square are scheduled to begin at 23:00 local time.

A large stage has been set up in recent days in the central square of the North Korean capital in preparation for New Year’s Eve celebrations, photos obtained by NK News show.

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