Kim Jong Un Meets Artists: "The Party's Ideology and Will Must Pulse Through Literature and Arts"

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Kim Jong-un, General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, met with cultural and artistic figures who received state commendations and emphasized the necessity of creating artistic works imbued with the Party's ideology, stating that literature and art must have "the Party's thoughts and will pulsating through them."

According to the Korean Central News Agency on the 12th, on the 11th, at the Mansudae Assembly Hall, honorary titles and medals of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea were awarded to the State Affairs Commission Ensemble, which made contributions in creative and artistic activities, as well as to creators and artists from important art organizations.

The event was attended by Party Secretary Ri Il-hwan, Secretary General Ko Gil-sun, and Minister of Culture Seung Jeong-gyu, among others. Vocalist Kim Ok-ju of the State Affairs Commission Ensemble was awarded the title of "People's Actor."

On this day, General Secretary Kim congratulated the honored artists and said, "At a time when the literature and arts sector has not yet completely emerged from a period of stagnation and dormancy, the artistic creative activities of the State Affairs Commission Ensemble, which have produced masterpieces and outstanding performances embodying the intentions of the Party Central Committee and evoked active response and emotion from the people, are a welcome achievement more anticipated than any other."

He added, "The new era of advancement, the era of dynamism, demands that the literature and arts sector, which plays a significant mission and transformative role in revolution and construction, create many masterpieces that strongly resonate with the spirit of the times and have powerful emotional appeal."

General Secretary Kim stated, "Our literature and arts must sensitively embrace the Party's policy demands and the spirit of the times, ensuring that the entire process of creation, innovation, and artistic activity aligns with the emotions of our people and has the Party's thoughts and will pulsating through it." He urged, "Important art organizations must uphold today's honor, consolidate creative achievements, and use this opportunity to greatly elevate the enthusiasm for creation throughout the entire literature and arts sector."

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