It is 15 years since the birth of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's grandfather, Kim Il Sung, 111 days ago. The North Korean leadership is expected to enhance national pride by emphasizing the progress of nuclear and missile development, such as the launch test of the new solid-fuel ICBM = intercontinental ballistic missile "Mars 18", which was announced for the first time.

In North Korea, April 4, the birthday of Kim Il Sung, the founding father of the country, is regarded as the "nation's biggest holiday," and celebrations are expected to be held in various places on April 15, the 111th anniversary of his birth.

On the evening of the 15th, state television reported on the scene of the capital city of Pyongyang, where a sign reading "Our Eternal Leader" was displayed, and women in traditional costumes performed songs and dances on the stage.

North Korea just announced on the 18th that it conducted its first test of the launch of a new solid-fuel ICBM, the Mars 13, which can be launched more quickly than conventional liquid fuel type, in the presence of General Secretary Kim Jong-un.

The North Korean leadership is expected to boost national pride by emphasizing progress in nuclear and missile development to coincide with the birthday of President Kim, Kim's grandfather.

On the other hand, this month, with the anniversary of the founding of the Korean People's Revolutionary Army on the 25th and the summit meeting between the United States and South Korea scheduled for the 26th, it has been pointed out that North Korea may launch its first military reconnaissance satellite in violation of the United Nations Security Council resolution prohibiting launches using ballistic missile technology, and the countries concerned continue to be vigilant.