Key facts
- North Korea marked the 81st founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea with a celebration performance.
- Leader Kim Jong-un attended the event, accompanied by his wife Ri Sol-ju and daughter Kim Ju-ae.
- The performance took place at Pyongyang Indoor Stadium on Oct. 10, 2026.
- The anniversary events were noted for their modest scale compared to previous milestone years.
- Kim Jong-un did not issue a statement marking the anniversary.
North Korea marked the 81st founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea with a celebration performance on Oct. 10, 2026, according to state media reports. Leader Kim Jong-un attended the event, which featured patriotic songs, acrobatics, and dance at the Pyongyang Indoor Stadium. He waved to the audience and expressed satisfaction with the performance.