SEOUL, November 19 (AJP) - North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited several key security and judicial agencies, emphasizing their role in defending the regime, state media reported on Wednesday.
According to the state-run [North] Korean Central News Agency, Kim visited these agencies to mark their 80th anniversary, offering congratulations and encouragement to officials. Kim "paid a congratulatory visit to the Ministry of State Security of [North Korea] on the occasion of the 80th founding anniversary of the state security organ," KCNA said.
The department is a key agency responsible for eliminating threats to the regime. KCNA described it as a "strong fortress for defending the socialist system and the people."
Welcomed with "loud cheers," Kim delivered a congratulatory message, praising the dedication of the security personnel and their achievements.
It is rare for a North Korean leader to make such a public appearance there, since he made a similar visit in 2012.
In separate visits later in the day, Kim also met with officials at the judicial and prosecution organs, instructing them to "further strengthen the socialist legal system," based on the country's "juche" or self-reliance ideology.
* This article, published by Aju Business Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP.
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