Amid nationwide joy and celebration, a flag-raising ceremony was held at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang on January 1, 2025, to mark the start of the New Year.
The square was filled with a large crowd, reflecting on the remarkable events and unforgettable stories of 2024 while eagerly anticipating the hopeful beginning of 2025.
At precisely midnight, the sound of the bell marking the New Year resonated, accompanied by the solemn melodies of “Song of General Kim Il Sung” and “Song of General Kim Jong Il” echoing across the capital.
As the national anthem of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea played, exemplary workers representing laborers, farmers, and intellectuals solemnly raised the national flag. The crowd gazed at the flag with pride, recognizing it as a symbol of the country’s dignity, independence, and bright future.
Under the fluttering flag, a spectacular fireworks display lit up the night sky, painting a vivid and dazzling scene above the capital. The radiant fireworks symbolized the hopes and aspirations for a prosperous and strong nation, filling the hearts of onlookers with pride and determination.
The brilliant fireworks, bursting in various colors and patterns, reflected the revolutionary spirit of the people, who are united in their resolve to further the nation’s progress and prosperity in the year ahead.