Historical Events tagged with "chongro"
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Politics & Government
First Publication of Rodong Sinmun as Chongro
November 1st, 1945 79 years ago
Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of North Korea, was launched in 1945 under the name Chongro. This publication started as a voice for the Workers' Party and aimed to serve as a mouthpiece for communist ideology in the newly formed Democratic People's Republic of Korea. With this initiative, the paper sought to unify labor movements and spread socialist principles among the populace. The first edition helped establish a new communication channel to promote the party's objectives.
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