N. Korea marks 61st anniversary

N. Korea marks 61st anniversary

PYONGYANG, North Korea - People walk on the streets in Pyongyang under national flags hoisted on a pole on Sept. 8, 2009. North Korea marked the 61st anniversary of its founding the following day with many foreign visitors and the ''Arirang'' mass games bringing a festive mood to the capital.

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