Xinhua news agency Pyongyang on October 10 (reporter Wang Fongasong) KCNA on October 10 that the congress to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Korean Labour Party was held at the Pyeongchang V1 Stadium on October 9. General Secretary of the Korean Labour Party and President of the State Kim Jong Un attended the celebration congress and delivered a commemorative speech.

According to reports, Kim Jong-un summarized the history of the founding and revolutionary leadership of the Workers' Party of Korea in his speech. He said that the Workers' Party of Korea held high the banner of Juche Thought, successfully guided social changes at all stages, established a truly people's country, fully realized socialist thoughts and ideas, and made important contributions to the international cause of independence and justice.

Kim Jong-un said that the DPRK Labour Party has adhered to the self-reliance and the socialist flag in various severe adversities, North Korea as a loyal member of the socialist force, a strong fortress of independence and justice, and the international prestige is increasingly strengthened.

Kim Jong-un stressed that he should work with the people to build North Korea into a more fertile and beautiful socialist paradise.

The Korean Central News Agency reported that on the evening of the 9th, a large-scale group gymnastics and theatrical performances were held at the May Day Stadium.