N. Korea rallies loyalty with celebratory events ahead of party founding anniversary

North Korea is intensifying efforts to boost public loyalty and devotion as it prepares to mark the 81st founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK). Various celebratory events are currently underway to stir patriotic fervor among the populace.

One such event took place on Wednesday at the Union of Agricultural Workers of Korea, one of the four labor organizations in the country. During a debate session, participants called for enhanced party leadership and more stringent ideological indoctrination. They also emphasized the necessity to meet the party's grain production targets, according to the Rodong Sinmun.

In addition to these gatherings, artistic events have been held in anticipation of the Oct. 10 anniversary. On the same day, the Youth Central Art Propaganda Team performed, and party cadres along with artists attended the opening ceremony of the National Art Exhibition at the Korean Central Art Gallery. The Rodong Sinmun published a front-page article urging readers to uphold the party's history, ideology, and founding spirit.

The paper also reported that large crowds have been flocking to the Party Founding Museum in the capital city as the anniversary draws nearer.