January 2008 - North Korea Special Weapons News

More than 160 Cases of Aerial Espionage Committed by U.S. and S. Korean Forces KCNA 31 Jan 2008 -- The U.S. imperialist warmongers committed more than 90 cases of aerial espionage against the DPRK in January while the south Korean forces perpetrated over 70 cases, according to a military source.
Japan's Moves to Build Missile Shield under Fire KCNA 31 Jan 2008 -- The Japan Defense Ministry recently conducted a field survey of the central part of Tokyo for deploying "PAC-3" of the "Self-Defense Forces" (SDF) in the capital.
Joint Actions for Defending Global Peace and Security Called for KCNA 31 Jan 2008 -- In order to defend peace it is necessary for all countries and nations to maintain independence, stand up against the policy of strength and intensify the international joint actions to avert aggression and war.
U.S. Continues Deploying Additional Air Force in S. Korea KCNA 31 Jan 2008 -- The U.S. imperialists continue deploying various type warplanes in the air force bases of the U.S. aggressor forces in south Korea to keep them ready for actions from the outset of the year, according to a military source.
Kim Jong Il Provides Field Guidance to Mine KCNA 30 Jan 2008 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il gave on-the-spot guidance to the March 5 Youth Mine.
Anniversary of Kim Jong Il's Famous Work Observed KCNA 30 Jan 2008 -- Papers here today dedicate signed articles to the 5th anniversary of the publication of Kim Jong Il's famous work "Songun-based Revolutionary Line Is a Great Revolutionary Line of Our Era and an Ever-Victorious Banner of Our Revolution ".
U.S. Chiefly to Blame for Increasing Danger of Nuclear War in Korea KCNA 30 Jan 2008 -- South Korea still remains a powder keg of the U.S. for a dangerous nuclear war and this is a product of its adventurous strategy for world domination and the aggressive hostile policy towards the DPRK.
U.S. Responsible for Nuclear Issue in Korea KCNA 30 Jan 2008 -- The nuclear issue would not have surfaced on the Korean Peninsula if the U.S. had neither introduced nuclear weapons into south Korea nor threatened the DPRK with them.
U.S. Projected Reorganization of Its Forces Assailed KCNA 30 Jan 2008 -- The United States is contemplating deploying "Global Hawk" and "F-22" in Guam and Hawaii military bases in the Pacific Ocean within this year, according to the "roadmap for the deployment of the U.S. air force in the 21st century" made public by the chief of staff of the U.S. air force sometime ago.
N. Korea to conduct first national census in 15 years RIA Novosti 30 Jan 2008 -- North Korea will conduct its first population census in 15 years this October with help from the UN, South Korea's Yonhap news agency said.
KCNA Ridicules U.S. Mandarin's Reckless Remarks KCNA 29 Jan 2008 -- Some days ago, Lefkowitz, special envoy for North Korean human rights issue of the U.S., was impudent enough to poke his nose into the nuclear issue, only to bring shame to himself.
U.S. Researchers' Reckless Remarks Dismissed KCNA 29 Jan 2008 -- Researchers at the Institute for Policy Studies and the Brookings Institute in Washington D.C. and other institutes in the U.S. recently made conflicting assertions about whether to plug south Korea into PSI or not.
Rodong Sinmun on Korean People's Inexhaustible Mental Power KCNA 29 Jan 2008 -- The invincibility of Songun Korea ushering in the most brilliant era of prosperity in the nation's history spanning 5,000 years, standing all tests of history under the guidance of Kim Jong Il is based on the strong mental power of its people, says Rodong Sinmun Monday in a signed article.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Subordinating Everything to National Reunification KCNA 29 Jan 2008 -- In order to achieve the reunification of the country as early as possible as required by the present times, it is important to subordinate everything to the reunification of the country, attaching overriding importance to the common interests of the nation.
Japan urges openness from N.Korea to move nuclear talks forward RIA Novosti 29 Jan 2008 -- Japan urges North Korea to provide full information on its nuclear activities to enable six-party agreements to be implemented, Kyodo news agency quoted a top government official as saying on Tuesday.
Kim Jong Il Provides Field Guidance to Janggang County KCNA 28 Jan 2008 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il gave on-the-spot guidance to the work in various fields of Janggang County.
U.S., Source of Worldwide Economic Instability KCNA 28 Jan 2008 -- The world economy is slumping into a serious disorder.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Vigorous Movement for National Reunification KCNA 28 Jan 2008 -- All Koreans in the north and the south and abroad should conduct a vigorous movement for national reunification to bring earlier the dawn of reunification, holding aloft the banner of "By our nation itself".
Building of Peace Mechanism on Korean Peninsula Called for KCNA 28 Jan 2008 -- A prerequisite to defusing tension and removing the danger of war on the Korean Peninsula is to replace the armistice agreement with a peace accord, says Rodong Sinmun Saturday in a signed article.
North Korea Calls for Formal End to Korean War VOA 26 Jan 2008 -- North Korea has called for a peace treaty formally ending the Korean War to be signed as soon as possible, to ease military tensions with the United States.
Kim Jong Il Inspects Chicken and Pig Farms in Kanggye KCNA 26 Jan 2008 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il gave field guidance to the Kanggye Chicken Farm and the Kanggye Pig Farm.
Rodong Sinmun on Strong National Defence Capability KCNA 26 Jan 2008 -- Strong national defence capability is symbolic of the dignity of sovereign Songun Korea and a basic guarantee for prosperity.
Joint Actions Called for Frustrating U.S. Hard-line Policy KCNA 26 Jan 2008 -- A hard-line policy is a method for domination employed by the U.S. imperialists with particular emphasis in the new century.
Samore: North Korea May Delay Nuclear Treaty Implementation Until 2009 cfr.org 25 Jan 2008
End to U.S. Policy for Aggression on DPRK Demanded KCNA 25 Jan 2008 -- On Jan. 23, 1968, brave seamen of the Korean People's Army Navy captured the U.S. imperialist armed spy ship "Pueblo" and its 80 odd crewmen when they illegally intruded into territorial waters of the DPRK to commit espionage.
All Koreans Called upon to Unite Close under Banner of "By Our Nation Itself" KCNA 25 Jan 2008 -- Now that the idea of "By our nation itself," a great banner of the times, indicates the way of achieving unity every Korean desirous of reunification should join the patriotic ranks irrespective of class, social stratum, political affiliation and position and make a positive contribution to strengthening the driving force for reunification.
U.S. Forgets Pueblo Lesson KCNA 24 Jan 2008 -- Fourty years have passed since the U.S. armed spy ship Pueblo was seized by seamen of the Korean People's Army.
Japan's Reckless Moves to Build Missile Shield Assailed KCNA 24 Jan 2008 -- The Defense Ministry of Japan, shortly ago, announced that it would soon operate such new anti-air system as automatic alert and control system under the pretext of countering the "intrusion" of "unidentified" fighters and others.
U.S. Hegemonic Policy Bound to Go Bust KCNA 24 Jan 2008 -- "The century of the U.S." much touted by the United States is bound to come to an end, observes Rodong Sinmun Wednesday in a signed article.
Russia delivers 50,000 tons of fuel oil to North Korea RIA Novosti 23 Jan 2008 -- Russia has supplied 50,000 tons of fuel oil to North Korea in line with a six-nation deal to resolve the country's nuclear problem, state-controlled oil company Rosneft said on Wednesday.
250-mile Journey for Revolution Linked with Road to National Liberation and Prosperity KCNA 23 Jan 2008 -- Today is the significant day when President Kim Il Sung set out on the 250-mile Journey for National Liberation.
Bolton's Anti-DPRK Remarks under Fire KCNA 23 Jan 2008 -- Bolton, former U.S. ambassador to the UN, in his article contributed to the "Wall Street Journal" let loose a spate of reckless remarks.
Anti-DPRK Smear Campaign of U.S. under Fire KCNA 23 Jan 2008 -- The United States has so far spread all sorts of wild rumors in a bid to charge the DPRK with "nuclear proliferation" and "counterfeiting" but it was fully disclosed that the U.S. is chiefly to blame for the above-said crimes, thus becoming the target of worldwide criticism and ridicule.
Analysis: Gauging Pyongyang’s Missed Deadline cfr.org 22 Jan 2008 -- The international agreement to denuclearize North Korea suffered a setback after Pyongyang missed an end-of-2007 deadline to make a full disclosure of its nuclear activities
Kim Jong Il Goes round Programs Displayed at National Program Contest and Exhibition KCNA 22 Jan 2008 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il went round programs displayed at the 18th national program contest and exhibition.
Rodong Sinmun on National Independence KCNA 22 Jan 2008 -- National independence is a key to solving the question of national reunification and serves as lifeline in the cause of reunifying the country.
Rodong Sinmun on National Independence KCNA 22 Jan 2008 -- The Korean people will clearly show the world through their grand general advance for this significant year what striking miracles and innovations will be wrought by ambition and enthusiasm of the revolutionary people advancing toward the bright future with firm confidence under the leadership of Kim Jong Il.
DPRK, Cradle of People's Eternal Life and Happiness KCNA 21 Jan 2008 -- The joint New Year editorial noted that the DPRK is a great people's country which embodies the Juche idea, the most dignified, invincible socialist power and the cradle of the eternal life and happiness of its people.
U.S. Promise to "Provide Nuclear Umbrella" to South Korea under Fire KCNA 21 Jan 2008 -- The promise given by the United States to "provide a nuclear umbrella and military assistance" to south Korea is a product of its adventurous scenario to invade the DPRK.
Quintessence of National Strength of Songun Korea KCNA 19 Jan 2008 -- The joint New Year editorial emphasized that the political and ideological might should be displayed fuller to glorify this year marking the 60th anniversary of the founding of the DPRK as a year of historical turn which will go down in the history of the country.
Full Implementation of Oct. 4 Declaration Called for KCNA 19 Jan 2008 -- The October 4 Declaration for Development of North-South Relations and Peace and Prosperity is, indeed, an action program for implementing the historic June 15 joint declaration in all fields and guidelines for struggle and action in the era of independent reunification.
Rodong Sinmun on DPRK's Avowed Foreign Policy Tenet KCNA 19 Jan 2008 -- It is the consistent stand and foreign policy of the DPRK to establish and develop relations of friendship, cooperation and good neighborliness with all countries that respect the sovereignty of the DPRK and are friendly towards it, says Rodong Sinmun Friday in a signed article.
UN expert urges DPR Korea to urgently address abductions of Japanese UN News Centre 18 Jan 2008 -- An independent United Nations human rights expert today called on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to “show a sense of responsibility urgently” in tackling the issue of abductions of Japanese citizens.
State Department Rebukes US North Korea Rights Envoy for Nuclear Remarks VOA 18 Jan 2008 -- The State Department said Friday the U.S. special envoy for North Korea human rights issues was not speaking for the Bush administration when he criticized the conduct of talks aimed at ending Pyongyang's nuclear program
Transcript: North Korean Human Rights & U.S. National Security US Dept. of State 17 Jan 2008 -- Jay Lefkowitz, U.S. Special Envoy for Human Rights in North Korea
Kanggye Spirit Sparks off Flames of New Great Revolutionary Upsurge KCNA 18 Jan 2008 -- The DPRK has made a victorious advance, breaking through difficulties lying in chronicles in the great spirit of the times.
Kim Il Sung's Undying Feats in Building of People's Power KCNA 17 Jan 2008 -- The Korean people are recollecting with deep emotion the immortal feats of President Kim Il Sung in unfolding the new history of the building of the Juche-based people's power, entering upon the march of the new year in which falls the 60th anniversary of the founding of the DPRK.
Anniversary of Kim Jong Il's Field Guidance to Jagang Province Observed KCNA 17 Jan 2008 -- Rodong Sinmun Wednesday editorially observes the 10th anniversary of Kim Jong Il's field guidance to Jagang Province.
U.S. Conservative Hardliners Urged to Drop Their Wrong Way of Thinking KCNA 17 Jan 2008 -- The U.S. conservative hardliners had better drop their wrong way of thinking and immediately stop their reckless acts of creating a catastrophic situation, facing up to the reality with cool heads.
N. Korea blames U.S. for nuclear deal delay RIA Novosti 16 Jan 2008 -- North Korea blames Washington for delays in implementing agreements reached at an October 2007 round of six-nation denuclearization talks, the Chinese Xinhua news agency said on Wednesday.
Koreans Called upon to Achieve Independent Reunification KCNA 16 Jan 2008 -- To achieve independent reunification and peace and prosperity has become an irresistible trend in the June 15 era of reunification, and nobody can stem this vigorous struggle of the Koreans.
All Koreans Called upon to Remain True to Spirit of "By Our Nation Itself" KCNA 15 Jan 2008 -- The present times call upon all Koreans responsible for the cause of national reunification to turn out as one in the sacred movement for reunification and patriotism.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Holding Fast to Socialist Ideology KCNA 14 Jan 2008 -- Socialist idea is the life and soul of socialism.
U.S. Urged to Roll back Its Hostile Policy toward DPRK KCNA 14 Jan 2008 -- It is a very urgent task for ensuring peace and security on the Korean Peninsula and other parts of Northeast Asia to put an end to the U.S. hostile policy toward the DPRK.
S.Korea president-elect ready for dialogue with Pyongyang RIA Novosti 14 Jan 2008 -- South Korea's president-elect Lee Myung-bak is ready for dialogue with North Korea to improve relations and make progress on denuclearization, Yonhap news agency reported.
Incoming S. Korean President Hopes for Summit With North VOA 14 Jan 2008 -- South Korea's next president says he would hold a summit with North Korea if it would help get rid of the North's nuclear arsenal
US Refuses to Set New Deadline for North Korea Nuclear Plan VOA 12 Jan 2008 -- The U.S. government says there is no new deadline for North Korea to deliver a full accounting of its nuclear programs.
Productive Upsurge in Light Industry Sector KCNA 12 Jan 2008 -- The joint New Year editorial calls for making this year marking the 60th anniversary of the founding of the DPRK a worthwhile and happy one in which a substantial change will be effected in the improvement of the people's living standard.
Posters Spurring People to Implement Joint Editorial KCNA 12 Jan 2008 -- Posters which call for fulfilling the tasks laid down in the joint New Year editorial have of late been released in the DPRK.
All Koreans Called upon to Remain True to June 15 Joint Declaration KCNA 12 Jan 2008 -- All Koreans are called upon to firmly uphold and thoroughly implement the June 15 joint declaration by their concerted efforts because herein lies a sure guarantee for successfully accomplishing the cause of independent reunification.
U.S. Aggressor Forces' War Exercises Denounced KCNA 12 Jan 2008 -- Warmongers of the U.S. aggressor forces have become crazy about the war exercises targeted against the DPRK since the onset of the new year while deploying additional aggressor troops in south Korea, according to a military source.
Russia to supply 50,000 tons of fuel oil to N.Korea Jan. 20-21 RIA Novosti 11 Jan 2008 -- Russia will supply 50,000 tons of fuel oil to North Korea on January 20-21 in line with a six-nation deal to resolve the country's nuclear problem, a deputy foreign minister said on Friday.
Koreans Show Patriotic Zeal, Upholding Militant Slogan for This Year KCNA 11 Jan 2008 -- The Korean people are all out in the general offensive of the year with immense patriotic zeal and creative spirit in response to the militant slogan "Glorify This Year of the 60th Anniversary of the Founding of the DPRK as a Year of Historical Turn Which Will Go Down in the History of the Country!" set forth in the joint New Year editorial.
2008 to Be Chronicled as Victorious Year KCNA 11 Jan 2008 -- Juche 97 (2008) is a significant year marking the 60th anniversary of the founding of the DPRK.
Rodong Sinmun on DPRK's Stand KCNA 11 Jan 2008 -- The joint New Year editorial reaffirmed the steadfast stand and will of the DPRK to positively struggle for the stability on the Korean Peninsula and the world peace under the uplifted banner of independence, peace and friendship
Korean National Unity Called for KCNA 11 Jan 2008 -- National unity is a basic precondition and a firm guarantee for national reunification.
U.S. envoy to discuss N.Korea nuclear problem in China RIA Novosti 10 Jan 2008 -- The U.S. envoy to the six-nation talks on North Korea's nuclear program set off for Beijing on Thursday for a two-day visit, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday.
US Negotiator: Washington, Beijing Mostly Agree on North Korea Nuclear Disarmament Process VOA 10 Jan 2008 -- The top U.S. negotiator in the North Korean talks says China and the United States are not far apart in the their view that Pyongyang must provide a full accounting of all of its nuclear activities
New Era of Reunification and Prosperity Will Come in 2008 KCNA 10 Jan 2008 -- The Korean people are aflame with the zeal to open up a new era of independent reunification and peace and prosperity by joining efforts of the whole nation in response to the joint New Year editorial.
"Complete Collection of Kim Il Sung's Works" Vol. 73 Off Press KCNA 10 Jan 2008 -- The Workers' Party of Korea Publishing House brought out "Complete Collection of Kim Il Sung's Works" Vol. 73, a library of the immortal Juche idea systematically and comprehensively dealing with famous works of President Kim Il Sung in chronological order.
Japan's Revision of Guidelines for Operation of Missile Shield Termed Dangerous KCNA 10 Jan 2008 -- Japan has recently revised the "guidelines for emergency measures" for the operation of the missile shield to enable the defence minister to directly issue an order for intercepting missiles instead of the prime minister.
All Koreans Called upon to Struggle for Lasting Peace KCNA 10 Jan 2008 -- It is an important realistic task for national reunification and prosperity to remove the source of war from the Korean Peninsula and achieve its durable peace.
Mass Rallies Held in DPRK KCNA 09 Jan 2008 -- Mass rallies were held in North and South Phyongan Provinces, South Hwanghae Province, Kangwon Province and South Hamgyong Province on Jan. 7 to vow to thoroughly implement the militant tasks set forth in the joint editorial for this year.
Kim Il Sung's Feats Immortal with Republic KCNA 09 Jan 2008 -- The Korean people will commemorate this year the 60th anniversary of the founding of the DPRK, the glorious motherland.
U.S. Criminal Scenario for Military Supremacy under Fire KCNA 09 Jan 2008 -- Recently the New York Times reported that the U.S. Defense Department confirmed the plan for the largest-ever deployment of armed forces since the Second World War the keynote of which calls for relocating one third of the U.S. forces by 2011.
Rodong Sinmun on Cornerstone of National Reunification KCNA 09 Jan 2008 -- National independence is the unchangeable cornerstone in the movement for national reunification.
Kim Jong Il Inspects KPA Unit KCNA 08 Jan 2008 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il inspected KPA Unit 776 honored with the title of O Jung Hup-led 7th Regiment.
Joint New Year Editorial Appeals to Korean People's Hearts KCNA 08 Jan 2008 -- The Korean people are roused to immense excitement and emotion by the joint New Year editorial calling upon them to glorify this year marking the 60th anniversary of the founding of the DPRK as a year of gigantic struggle, a year of national historic jubilation, in which a great turn is expected in the history of the country and the revolution.
Revolutionary Slogan for Present General Offensive KCNA 08 Jan 2008 -- The slogan "Glorify this year of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the DPRK as a year of historical turn which will go down in the history of the country!" was put forth by the joint New Year editorial of the organs of the Party, army and youth league of the country.
Implementation of October 4 Declaration Urged KCNA 08 Jan 2008 -- The historic October 4 declaration is a solemn declaration heralding a new era of independent reunification and peace and prosperity, and it is a significant declaration in which the north and the south of Korea reaffirmed the spirit of the June 15 joint declaration and promised to accelerate peace and cooperation and national reunification on its basis.
Rodong Sinmun on Foreign Policy of DPRK KCNA 08 Jan 2008 -- is the invariable stand of the Workers' Party of Korea and the government of the DPRK to consistently embody the idea of the foreign policy -- independence, peace and friendship, observes Rodong Sinmun today in a signed article.
Kim Jong Il Visits Construction Site of Power Station KCNA 07 Jan 2008 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il visited the construction site of the Ryesonggang Power Station to encourage the builders there in the new year's drive.
Help to Farmers Brisk KCNA 07 Jan 2008 -- Help to farmers is getting brisk from the outset of the new year in the DPRK.
Imperialists' Strong-Arm Policy Bound to Go Bankrupt KCNA 07 Jan 2008 -- The imperialists' strong-arm policy can never tolerated in the international community as it is such a criminal act going against history as quelling the desire of the popular masses for independence and the advance of the times at present when all countries and nations are independently carving out their destinies.
Implementation of October 4 Declaration Called for KCNA 07 Jan 2008 -- The slogan "Open up a new era of independent reunification and peace and prosperity by pooling the efforts of our nation!" which was put up by the joint New Year editorial is the very just and realistic one for national reunification as it encourages the fellow countrymen to vigorously conduct a nationwide struggle for independent reunification and peace and prosperity under the banner of "By our nation itself".
N. Korea says it notified U.S. of all nuclear programs IRNA 05 Jan 2008 -- North Korea insisted Friday it is not to blame for the ''regrettable'' failed Dec. 31 deadline to implement a six-party nuclear deal, saying it has already fulfilled most of its obligations by disabling its nuclear facilities to the utmost extent and by declaring its nuclear programs to the United States.
DPRK Foreign Ministry Spokesman on Issue of Implementation of October 3 Agreement KCNA 05 Jan 2008 -- A spokesman for the Foreign Ministry of the DPRK released the following statement Friday as regards the delay in the implementation of the October 3 agreement made at the six-party talks
U.S. Hardliners' Pressure upon DPRK to Dismantle Its Nuclear Weapons First under Fire KCNA 01 Jan 2008 -- Some hardliners in the U.S. are becoming increasingly vociferous about the need for the U.S. not to move before the DPRK completely dismantles its nuclear weapons and to adjust the tempo of the improvement of the DPRK-U.S. relations depending on the solution to the "abduction issue" raised by Japan
Pyongyang City Mass Rally Held KCNA 05 Jan 2008 -- A Pyongyang city mass rally was held at Kim Il Sung Square Friday to vow to thoroughly implement the militant tasks set forth in the joint editorial this year.
U.S. Measure for "Nuclear Reduction" Termed Hypocritical KCNA 05 Jan 2008 -- The U.S. is now busy publicizing the measure for massive "nuclear weapons reduction" but this is nothing but a trite trick to hoodwink the world public opinion, observes Rodong Sinmun Friday in a signed commentary.
All Koreans Called upon to Achieve Reunification and Prosperity KCNA 05 Jan 2008 -- The history and reality clearly prove that the Koreans are sure to achieve independent reunification, peace and prosperity should they have a will to do so.
Anniversary of Kim Jong Il's Work Observed KCNA 05 Jan 2008 -- Rodong Sinmun Friday dedicates a signed article to the 16th anniversary of Kim Jong Il's famous work "The Historical Lesson in Building Socialism and the General Line of Our Party".
Missed North Korea Deadline Raises Concern VOA 04 Jan 2008 -- A top State Department official leaves Washington Friday for Asia to discuss efforts to persuade North Korea to meet its obligations under a nuclear agreement with the US and other major powers
Korean People Resolve to Implement Joint New Year Editorial KCNA 04 Jan 2008 -- The Korean people are replete with the resolution to implement the tasks set forth by the joint New Year editorial released by Rodong Sinmun, Joson Inmingun and Chongnyon Jonwi.
Korean People Launch into New Year's General Advance KCNA 03 Jan 2008 -- Greeting the year Juche 97 (2008) with conviction of victory and optimism, the Korean people have turned out as one man in the general march of the New Year with the desire to glorify it as a year of historical turn.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Glorifying This Year as Year of Historic Turn KCNA 03 Jan 2008 -- We should work hard with redoubled efforts full of fresh hope and enthusiasm and perform unprecedented miracle and exploits on all fronts of socialist construction this year marking the 60th anniversary of the DPRK, says Rodong Sinmun Thursday in an editorial.
Efforts for New Era of Reunification and Prosperity Called for KCNA 03 Jan 2008 -- Rodong Sinmun Thursday in a signed article calls for strictly implementing the slogan of "Open up a new era of independent reunification and peace and prosperity by pooling the efforts of our nation!" put forward in the joint New Year editorial.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Defending World Peace and Security KCNA 03 Jan 2008 -- No force on earth can stem the trend of history towards independence, says Rodong Sinmun Thursday in a signed article.
Floral Baskets Laid before Statues of Kim Il Sung KCNA 02 Jan 2008 -- Floral baskets were placed before the statues of President Kim Il Sung standing in different parts of the country on the occasion of the New Year Juche 97 (2008).
Homage Paid to Kim Il Sung KCNA 02 Jan 2008 -- Senior party and state officials, the chairman of a friendly party and leading officials of party and power organs, public organizations, ministries and national institutions visited the Kumsusan Memorial Palace on Tuesday to pay homage to President Kim Il Sung on the occasion of the New Year Juche 97 (2008).
North Korea Silent on Missed Nuclear Declaration Deadline VOA 01 Jan 2008 -- North Korea has not commented publicly on its failure to meet an end-of-year deadline to provide full details of its nuclear programs.
Joint New Year Editorial of Leading Newspapers in DPRK KCNA 01 Jan 2008 -- Rodong Sinmun, Joson Inmingun and Chongnyon Jonwi today released the joint New Year editorial "Glorify This Year of the 60th Anniversary of the Founding of the DPRK as a Year of Historical Turn Which Will Go Down in the History of the Country" on the occasion of the New Year, Juche 97 (2008).
More than 2,250 Cases of Aerial Espionage against DPRK This Year KCNA 01 Jan 2008 -- The number of the cases of aerial espionage committed by the U.S. imperialists against the DPRK in December reached more than 110 and that of those by the south Korean armed forces at least 70, totaling over 2,250 this year, according to a military source.

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January 2008 - North Korea Special Weapons News