Korean People's Army Foundation Day in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of

This day commemorates the founding of the Korean People’s Army, celebrating its origins and honoring the armed forces’ role in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.

All observances of Korean People's Army Foundation Day in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of:

Year Name Weekday Date Holiday Type
2025 Korean People's Army Foundation Day Saturday Feb. 08, 2025 National

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Holiday Facts

  • Local Name: 조선인민군 창건일 (Chosŏn Inmin’gun Ch’angŏn-il) or 건군절 (Kŏn’gun-jŏl)
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  • This Year: Feb. 08, 2025
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