North Korea commemorated International Women’s Day on March 8 with a special performance and central report meeting, underscoring the importance of women’s roles in society.
The Workers’ Party of Korea’s official newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, reported on its front page on Monday that a successful commemorative performance for International Women’s Day was held at the Pyongyang Gymnasium. The paper noted that Kim Jong Un, along with his wife Ri Sol-ju and their children, attended the event. Kim delivered a congratulatory speech to women nationwide, expressing that he extends his deepest gratitude to all Korean women, the unwavering pillars of the revolution, for their exceptional dedication.
On page 2, the newspaper covered the central report meeting for the 116th anniversary of International Women’s Day, emphasizing women’s contributions to building socialism. The report highlighted that the dignity and status of the women have reached new heights in the Kim era.
Page 3 featured a letter from a congratulatory delegation of the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan (Chongryon) who attended the 9th Party Congress. They described the congress as a political milestone that showcased the leadership of the Workers’ Party of Korea to the world.
The fourth page reported on a national equestrian competition held at the Mirim Riding Club in Pyongyang to mark International Women’s Day. South Hamgyong Province claimed the overall victory, with Nampo City and South Hwanghae Province securing second and third places, respectively.
Page 5 highlighted the production efforts of party members in various economic sectors to implement decisions made at the 9th Party Congress. The newspaper emphasized that party members in key industries, including metallurgy and chemical production, are spearheading technological innovation and increased output.
The final page addressed initiatives to improve healthcare standards in local areas. The newspaper stated that to enhance medical services in city and county hospitals, it must dispatch mobile treatment education teams from central hospitals to guide and train local healthcare professionals.