May 22, 2020 · In North Korea, the year system is different from what you may be used to. North Korea implement their own calendar named the Juche calendar. We explain it below!

Jan 1, 2019 · On New Year's Day, North Koreans will watch the annual New Year's Address (신년사 | 新年辭). This address outlines national policy and priorities for the coming year.

The Juche calendar, named after the Juche ideology, was the system of year-numbering used in North Korea between 1997 and 2024. It begins with the birth of Kim Il Sung , the founder of North Korea. His birth year, 1912 in the Gregorian calendar , is " Juche 1" in the Juche calendar.

Dec 6, 2023 · North Korea annually celebrates New Year on 1 January, the same date as most other countries in the world. But the North Korean New Year is special because it marks the founding anniversary of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).

Dec 12, 2016 · Every year, thousands of North Koreans come to the streets to celebrate the New Year, not only once, but 3 times in one year. They recognize the Western (Gregorian) New Year, the Asian (Lunar) New Year, and the Juche New Year all in one year.

How is New Years celebrated in North Korea? The celebrations, of course, begin on December 31st with an epic New Years eve display. Pyongyangites (and tourists!) descend and pack into Kim Il Sung Square to see an Ice Sculpture show as well as a dazzling fireworks performance complete with an LED light show and concert performance

Oct 15, 2020 · What Year is it in North Korea? This year (2020) is Juche 109 on the Juche calendar. 2021 is year 110 on the Juche calendar. 2019 is year 108 on the Juche calendar.

Jan 27, 2025 · Known more broadly as Lunar New Year, it marks the first day of the lunar calendar and is observed in many Asian cultures. While January 1st marks New Year’s Day on the Gregorian calendar used by many western countries, the exact date of …

Mar 19, 2023 · North Korea celebrates New Year’s Day on January 1st. The holiday is also known as “Solving the Mystery of the Universe Day”. It is a time for people to celebrate the achievements of the past year and to set goals for the year ahead.

North Koreans usher in the New Year with vibrant celebrations – much like elsewhere in the world! On New Year’s Eve, the focal point is Kim Il Sung Square, where citizens gather for festivities featuring impressive firework displays and concerts.