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N Korea observes longer Lunar New Year holiday this year, combined with late leader's birthday

SEOUL, Feb. 15 (Yonhap) -- North Korea is expected to observe a longer Lunar New Year holiday this year, as it immediately follows the national holiday marking the birthday of late former leader Kim ...
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N Korea set to mark New Year with outdoor celebrations, firework display

SEOUL, Dec. 31 (Yonhap) -- North Korea is set to hold a nighttime outdoor celebration and launch fireworks Wednesday to usher in the new year, according to the North's state media. At 11 p.m., youths ...