Pyongyang residents gathered at Mansu Hill on Aug. 15 to pay respects at statues of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il during the 81st anniversary of Korea's liberation.
Mansu Hill again served as the focal site for the commemoration, underscoring the central role of the two former leaders in North Korea's state ceremonies.
The observance marked one of the country's key national anniversaries, with public tribute in the capital highlighting the regime's emphasis on political symbolism and continuity.