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Anniversary of Korea's Liberation Marked by Koreans in Russia
Pyongyang, August 23 (KCNA) -- The Confederation of Koreans in Far East and Siberia held events in Khabarovsk City of the Russian Federation on August 17 and 18 on the occasion of the 67th anniversary of Korea's liberation.

Present there were officials of the confederation and the United Confederation of Koreans in Khabarovsk Territory and compatriots.

Present there on invitation were consuls of the DPRK mission in Khabarovsk, deputy presidential envoy to the Far East Region of Russia, vice-minister of Culture of the Khabarovsk Territory Government and department director of the Khabarovsk City Administration.

Paek Ku Son, chairman of the Confederation of Koreans in Far East and Siberia, said the undying feats Generalissimo Kim Il Sung performed in achieving the historic cause of Korea's liberation would shine forever.

He noted that the prestige of the DPRK is rising in the world day by day and compatriots are living with the high pride of being members of the Korean nation.

Choe Song Jon, chairman of the United Confederation of Koreans in Khabarovsk Territory, said: The DPRK is energetically pushing forward the building of a thriving socialist nation despite the vicious moves of the U.S. and the south Korean puppet group of traitors, adding that this greatly encourages overseas Koreans.

The cause of building a thriving nation and national reunification is sure to be achieved thanks to the wise leadership of the dear respected Kim Jong Un, he said, reiterating the will to intensify the movement of reunification.

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