[Message from North Korea] Vietnamese Secretary General Rum responds to Kim Jong-un’s Independence Day congratulations

(Seoul = Yonhap News) ▲ The Korean Central News Agency reported on the 20th that Vietnam's Communist Party Secretary General and President Rum sent a reply to Chairman Kim Jong-un's congratulatory message on the 81st anniversary of Vietnam's Independence Day. In his reply, Secretary General Rum said, "I am confident that by continuing to effectively implement the agreement reached between the top leaders of the two countries, we will substantially develop the traditional friendly relationship between the two parties and the two countries for the benefit of the people of the two countries and the peace and stability of the region and the world."

▲ The Korean Central News Agency reported on the 20th that the Red Cross Society convention, attended by officials from the Central Committee of the Korean Red Cross Society and provincial, city, and county committees, was held in Pyongyang on the 18th and 19th. At the conference, a business summary report and an election for a new leadership organization were held.

▲ The Rodong Sinmun reported on the 20th that the 'National Informatization Performance Exhibition 2026' opened at the Science and Technology Center on the 19th. About 1,400 informatization achievements and cutting-edge information technology products were exhibited, and artificial intelligence technology products and robot contests were held.

▲ The Rodong Sinmun reported on the 20th that a rally in the education sector of Pyongyang City was held at Kim Il-sung University on the 19th to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Kim Il-sung University. Participants adopted a resolution stating that they would strive to cultivate revolutionary talent to put into practice the plan to build a powerful socialist country.

▲ In commemoration of the 81st anniversary of the founding of the Workers' Party (October 10), events such as congratulatory meetings, discussions, and book and photo exhibitions were held in several countries, including India, Pakistan, Norway, France, and South Africa, with the participation of figures from each country's political parties and major organizations, the Korean Central News Agency reported on the 20th.