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Conversation: North Korea marks 80 years since founding of ruling Workers' Party NHK

A: Hey there! Any news from back home?
B: Just a bit... North Korea's celebrating 80 years of their ruling party today, you know?
A: Oh really? That sounds big! Any parade or something?
B: Yeah, they're saying it'll involve tens of thousands of people. Not seen that since July 2023, when they last did one for the Korean War armistice anniversary.
A: Wow, that's a lot of people! Do you think they'll show off new weapons like they usually do?
B: Well, analysts are saying so. Last month, Kim Jong Un tested an engine for what they called their next-generation intercontinental ballistic missile, the Hwasong-20.
A: That's intense! And who's visiting North Korea now?
B: Chinese Premier Li Qiang and former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev are there. Seems like they want to show unity with friendly countries, like China and Russia, and maybe get their support if talks with the U.S. happen.
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Topic: North Korea's 80th ruling party anniversary, parade, and weapons testing
Key points:
1. North Korea celebrating 80 years of their ruling party today with a large-scale parade involving tens of thousands of people.
2. Last major event was for the Korean War armistice anniversary in
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ID: 80faaf16-bd2e-4c15-a3b4-951bee511024

Category ID: conversation_summary

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251010_01/#conversation

Date: Oct. 10, 2025

Notes: 2025-10-10

Created: 2025/10/10 06:10

Updated: 2025/12/08 00:50

Last Read: 2025/10/10 08:05