[5] Songun (military-first) is the political ideology peculiar to North Korea that all problems in society can be corrected by giving priority to military affairs.

Lately, Songun has been associated with Kim Jong Un in his effort balance the interests of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea and the Korean People's Army (KPA).

[9] The Day of Songun commemorates his supposed 25 August 1960 inspection of the Seoul Ryu Kyong Su Guards 105th Tank Division with his father Kim Il Sung.

[9] Plans for an official holiday surfaced in 2012,[4] and the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported some celebration of a "Day of Songun" already back then.

[16] Observances include galas for service people, dancing parties around the country,[9] outdoor concerts,[17] laying bouquets, and visiting historic sites.