Kim Il Sung University, Kim Chaek University of Technology, Songyo Senior Middle School in Songyo District attached to Kim Hyong Jik University of Education, Wolha Branch School under Songsan Senior Middle School in Sariwon City, Pyongyang Primary School for Orphans, Pyongyang Middle School for Orphans, Pyongyang International Football School, Haebang Primary School in Waudo District and other universities and schools across the country were wrapped in a festive mood.

Prior to the school opening events, there were national flag-hoisting ceremonies.

Officials of the Party and power organs and relevant organs and teaching staff and students congratulated the new schoolers.

At the events, speakers said that the bell of learning is ringing out all over the country under the guidance of the respected fatherly Marshal Kim Jong Un who is dynamically opening a broad avenue to the prosperity of the country with his loving care for the younger generation.

They stressed that all teachers should fulfill their duty as genuine educator while equipping themselves with noble mental and moral traits, high scientific and theoretical and professional qualifications.

The first lesson of the new school year began after the opening events.