Kim Jong Un and his daughter Ju Ae attended fresh Year's celebrations, including the fireworks and ice dancing show. The events in North Korea, which were reported by the North Korean press agency KCNA, were besides attended by top-ranking government officials. Despite the elevated atmosphere, Kim did not give a speech.
Kim and fresh Year’s Messages
North Korean media reported that Kim Jong Un received fresh Year's Cards from many state leaders, including the president of China. However, the message did not mention Xi Jinping by name or uncover details of the content. It was besides not stated whether Kim responded to the wishes.
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New Year's in North Korea. What do we know? (FOTO: KCNA)Close relations with Russia
Just a day earlier, KCNA described in item the exchange of correspondence between Kim Jong Un and Russian president Vladimir Putin. The North Korean leader committed in his letter to further strengthen the strategical partnership between countries.
No speech, but no silence in North Korea
The absence of Kim's fresh Year's speech may have been surprising, especially as the North Korean leader is known to usage specified opportunities to set goals for the future. However, the mention of Russia and China in media communications may propose that North Korea will proceed to strengthen alliances in the region in the coming year.
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