Commemorating the Birthday of North Korea's Founder in Pyongyang

On April 15, 2026, officials and members of the North Korean party pay their respects at the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun in Pyongyang, commemorating the 114th birthday of their founder, Kim Il-sung. This image was released by the North's official Korean Central News Agency the next day. Kim Jong-un, the present leader and Kim Il-sung's grandson, was notably absent from the mausoleum housing their mummified bodies. (Photo: Yonhap via NationPress)

On the evening of April 15, 2026, young North Koreans celebrate the 114th birthday of their late founder, Kim Il-sung, by participating in a night dance at Kim Il-sung Plaza. This image was shared by the North's official Korean Central News Agency the following day. Kim Il-sung is the grandfather of the current leader, Kim Jong-un. (Photo: Yonhap via NationPress)

On April 15, 2026, North Korean youths participate in a vibrant night dance at Kim Il-sung Plaza, celebrating the 114th birthday of their late founder, Kim Il-sung, who is also the grandfather of the current leader, Kim Jong-un. This image was shared by the North's official Korean Central News Agency the following day. (Photo: Yonhap via NationPress)

In Pyongyang on April 15, 2026, North Korean youths participated in a lively night dance at Kim Il-sung Plaza, celebrating the 114th birthday of their late founder, Kim Il-sung, who is the grandfather of the current leader, Kim Jong-un. This image was released the following day by the North's official Korean Central News Agency. (Photo: Yonhap via NationPress)