Ceremony
Hong Kong's Opening of the Legal Year ceremony is a Western colonial tradition held each January, drawing international representatives. This month, the Bar has sent delegates to similar events in Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong itself. The ceremony features the Chief Justice inspecting a guard mounted by the Hong Kong Police Force, followed by speeches from legal leaders.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un attended a ceremony in Pyongyang marking the 53rd anniversary of the country's Socialist Constitution. The event at Mansudae Assembly Hall featured a national flag-raising and oath-taking, where Kim took a commemorative oath. He praised participants for making this year a pivotal moment in North Korea's development.