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Events of 17th WFYS Held in South Africa
Pyongyang, December 23 (KCNA) -- Meetings and seminars on diverse themes, part of the 17th World Festival of Youth and Students, took place on Dec. 17 and 18.

Members of the DPRK delegation of youth and students made speeches on such themes as the best socialist system in the DPRK guided by the Juche idea and the policy of attaching importance to youth and the role of the Korean youth.

Delegates of various countries lauded the advantages of the Korean-style socialist system centered on the popular masses and the validity and vitality of the Workers' Party of Korea's policy of giving importance to the youth and expressed their will to strengthen support and solidarity with the Korean people.

The International Anti-Imperialist Tribunal was held on Dec. 19 and 20.

The tribunal heard and discussed indictments brought against the U.S.-led imperialists who are harassing global peace and security and conducting aggression war and economic blockade and sanctions against other countries.

On Dec. 20 the DPRK delegation had meetings with the youth and student delegations of Vietnam and Laos and gave art performances in different places.

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