Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, first chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission and supreme commander of the Korean People's Army, together with his wife Ri Sol Ju arrived at the venue of the performance.

Senior party, state and army officials wished Kim Jong Un all the best.

Kim Jong Un and Ri Sol Ju shook hands with diplomatic envoys, representatives of international organizations and military attaches of foreign embassies here and their wives offering congratulations and best wishes and talked with them.

At 00:00, January 1, fireworks were displayed to beautifully decorate the nocturnal sky above Pyongyang and bells rang on the New Year.

Kim Jong Un drank toast with senior officials of the party, state and army and foreign guests, watching the fireworks.

He appeared in the auditorium together with Ri Sol Ju.

They warmly acknowledged the enthusiastic cheers of the participants, congratulating all the service personnel and people on the New Year.

Among the audience were Kim Yong Nam, Choe Yong Rim, Choe Ryong Hae and other senior party, state and army officials and officials of party, armed forces and power organs, working people's organizations, ministries and national institutions, officials, scientists, researchers, teachers and students in the fields of science and education, Pyongyangites and scientists, technicians, workers and officials who contributed to the successful launch of Kwangmyongsong 3-2.

Also present there on invitation were the chief of the Pyongyang mission of the Anti-Imperialist National Democratic Front and overseas compatriots, diplomatic envoys, representatives of international organizations and military attaches and their wives and staff members of foreign embassies here and other foreign guests.

The performers sang high praises of the undying feats President Kim Il Sung and leader Kim Jong Il performed by building an invincible power on this land and laying a firm foundation for the independent reunification of the country and its peace and prosperity and the prosperity of Songun Korea, taking the road of independence, Songun and socialism all their lives.

Female trio "The Nodul Riverside," light music and serial songs "Collection of World Famous Songs" were put on the stage pervaded with the ardent reverence for Kim Jong Un who is ushering in the era of great prosperity in which he is taking warm care of the people and enabling all of them to enjoy wealth and prosperity under socialism,

He waved back to the cheering performers and audience and congratulated the artistes on their successful performance.