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The President proclaimed the birth of the regular armed forces of socialist Korea on Feb. 8, 1948.

He founded the KPRA, predecessor of the Korean People's Army (KPA), on April 25, 1932 and fought a fierce anti-Japanese war that resulted in the liberation of the country on August 15, 1945.

He made full preparations for building the regular armed forces based on precious experience of building army gained through anti-Japanese war as required by the prevailing situation after the liberation of Korea and the need for building an independent and sovereign state.

He founded the Pyongyang Institute to train more military and political cadres and made sure that all services and arms were organized, providing a foundation for producing modern arms and equipment necessary for building the regular armed forces.

A splendid military parade was staged heralding the birth of the KPA on Feb. 8, 1948.

This day will shine forever in history along with the invincible spirit of the KPA reliably defending socialism in the DPRK and peace and security on the Korean peninsula while completely containing the U.S. and its followers.