April 2008 - North Korea Special Weapons News

Bush Reveals Reasons for Disclosure of Syrian Nuclear Program VOA 30 Apr 2008 -- U.S. President George Bush says the recent disclosure to members of Congress about alleged nuclear cooperation between North Korea and Syria was meant to send a tough message to both countries.
Talks between Foreign Ministers of DPRK and China Held KCNA 30 Apr 2008 -- Talks between DPRK Foreign Minister Pak Ui Chun and Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi were held in Beijing on April 28.
Rodong Sinmun on Great Programme for Reunification KCNA 30 Apr 2008 -- No one can deny or wipe out the June 15 joint declaration and the October 4 declaration, the great programme for reunification common to the Korean nation both in name and reality.
Bush Defends Late Disclosure Of Syria-N. Korean Nuclear Link VOA 29 Apr 2008 -- U.S. President George Bush says last week's intelligence briefings to Congress on the Syrian-North Korean nuclear link were designed to send a message to North Korea
Alleged Syria-North Korea Nuclear Cooperation Raises Questions VOA 28 Apr 2008 -- U.S. intelligence officials last week outlined details of what they said was North Korean nuclear assistance to Syria
US Envoy Says Syria Evidence Highlights Need For N. Korea Nuclear Verification VOA 28 Apr 2008 -- The United States Ambassador to South Korea says the public disclosure of nuclear cooperation between Syria and North Korea should not impact talks aimed at ending the North's nuclear weapons program
KPA Anniversary Marked KCNA 26 Apr 2008 -- Leading papers Friday editorially celebrate the Army Day.
Mullen: Nuclear Project Reaffirms Proliferation Dangers AFPS 25 Apr 2008 -- Syria’s building of a secret nuclear facility with North Korean help reinforces the need to prevent the spread of weapons of mass destruction, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said today.
U.S. gives 'proof' that N.Korea helped build Syrian nuclear plant RIA Novosti 25 Apr 2008 -- The United States has released previously classified video and photographic evidence that it said proves North Korea helped Syria build a nuclear reactor.
UN Official Criticizes US for Withholding Syrian Nuclear Intelligence VOA 25 Apr 2008 -- The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency has criticized the United States for withholding intelligence the U.S. says shows North Korea was helping Syria build a nuclear reactor.
Analysis: Another New Tack on North Korea cfr.org 25 Apr 2008 -- After months of deadlock and countless rounds of diplomacy, experts say the United States has reached a new compromise (FT) with the North Korean regime on denuclearization
DPRK Foreign Ministry Spokesman on Pyongyang Visit by U.S. Nuclear Experts Delegation KCNA 25 Apr 2008 -- spokesman for the DPRK Foreign Ministry gave the following answer to the question put by KCNA Thursday as regards the Pyongyang visit by a delegation of U.S. nuclear experts
National Meeting Held to Mark 76th Anniversary of KPA KCNA 25 Apr 2008 -- A national meeting was held to celebrate the 76th founding anniversary of the Korean People's Army at the April 25 House of Culture on Thursday.
Spirit of Defending Leader with Lives Displayed among Servicepersons KCNA 25 Apr 2008 -- The DPRK is greeting the 76th anniversary of the foundation of the Korean People's Army.
Achievements Born by Revolutionary Soldier Spirit KCNA 25 Apr 2008 -- Servicepersons are giving full play to the revolutionary soldier spirit in important sectors of the national economy.
Transcript: Background Briefing with Senior U.S. Officials on Syria's Covert Nuclear Reactor and North Korea's Involvement Office of the Director of National Intelligence 24 Apr 2008
Statement by the Press Secretary The White House 24 Apr 2008
US Lawmakers Discuss North Korea's Possible Nuclear Ties to Syria VOA 24 Apr 2008 -- U.S. officials briefed members of Congress Thursday on intelligence indicating that North Korea may have provided nuclear assistance to Syria
US Lawmakers to See Video of North Korean Assistance at Syrian Nuclear Site VOA 24 Apr 2008 -- U.S. intelligence officials will meet with congressional lawmakers on Capitol Hill Thursday to discuss North Korea's alleged nuclear cooperation with Syria.
North Korea hails recent nuclear talks with U.S. RIA Novosti 24 Apr 2008 -- North Korea is satisfied with the outcome of recent talks with the U.S. on unresolved issues relating to Pyongyang's nuclear program, the country's official news agency said on Thursday.
Russian Railways, N. Korea to build terminal at seaport RIA Novosti 24 Apr 2008 -- Rail monopoly Russian Railways and North Korea's Railways Ministry signed an agreement on Thursday to build a railroad and container depot at the Rason seaport, near the border with Russia and China.
DPRK's Determination to Build Great Prosperous Powerful Nation Manifested KCNA 24 Apr 2008 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea will frustrate any enemy provocations and surely build a great prosperous powerful nation, in which the people will lead a happy life with nothing to desire more in the world, as all its people are single-mindedly united around General Secretary Kim Jong Il and it has powerful defence capability provided by dint of the Songun politics.
Chinese Defence Minister Meets KPA Delegation KCNA 24 Apr 2008 -- Colonel General Liang Guanglie, minister of National Defence of China, met and had a friendly talk with a delegation of the Air Force of the Korean People's Army led by Colonel General Ri Pyong Chol, commander of the Air Force, at "August 1" building in Beijing on April 22.
US Says It Won't Accept Faulty Nuclear Declaration from North Korea VOA 23 Apr 2008 -- The Bush administration said Wednesday it will not accept a North Korean nuclear declaration that does not fulfill Pyongyang's obligations under the six-party disarmament accord
Samore: More Fluid U.S. Stance on N. Korea Nuclear Weapons cfr.org 23 Apr 2008
Anniversary of April Joint Conference Marked KCNA 22 Apr 2008 -- national meeting was held at a plaza of the United Front Tower in the Ssuksom Revolutionary Site on Monday to mark the 60th anniversary of the historic Joint Conference of Representatives of Political Parties and Public Organizations in North and South Korea.
First National Art Festival Commemorating Day of Sun Closes KCNA 21 Apr 2008 -- The First National Art Festival Commemorating the Day of the Sun was closed with due ceremonies.
Valuable Exploits Performed for Great National Unity KCNA 21 Apr 2008 -- Sixty years have elapsed since the historic Joint Conference of Representatives of Political Parties and Public Organizations in North and South Korea was held.
Rodong Sinmun on Songun Leadership Exploits of WPK KCNA 21 Apr 2008 -- The Songun leadership exploits performed by General Secretary Kim Jong Il serve as the unchangeable guidelines for the Korean revolution and construction.
Famine Looms in North Korea VOA 20 Apr 2008 -- The united Nations World Food Program warns North Korea is facing a potential humanitarian food crisis
Bush, Lee Hopeful of North Korea Nuclear Declaration VOA 19 Apr 2008 -- President Bush and South Korean President Lee Myung-bak say they are still hopeful that North Korea will disclose the details of its nuclear weapons program, as required under a 2007 six-party accord.
Kimilsungia Festival Closes KCNA 19 Apr 2008 -- The 10th Kimilsungia Festival closed with due ceremony at the Kimilsungia-Kimjongilia Exhibition on Friday.
Popular System of Labor in DPRK KCNA 19 Apr 2008 -- Today all the people are living an independent and creative life without worries about job in the DPRK.
Rodong Sinmun on Programme for Great Unity of Nation KCNA 19 Apr 2008 -- Rodong Sinmun Friday dedicates a signed article to the 10th anniversary of the publication of General Secretary Kim Jong Il's famous work "Let Us Reunify the Country Independently and Peacefully through the Great Unity of the Entire Nation."
Rodong Sinmun on Songun Politics KCNA 19 Apr 2008 -- The Songun politics of the Workers' Party of Korea based on the Juche idea serves as an all-powerful treasured sword and the most powerful socialist political mode for leading the revolution and construction in the present times to shining victory.
Heightened Vigilance against Imperialists' Divide and Rule Policy Called for KCNA 19 Apr 2008 -- The imperialists' policy to keep other nations divided can never change as long as their hegemonic nature remains unchanged, says Rodong Sinmun Friday in a signed article.
Rodong Sinmun Assails Japan's Extension of Sanctions against DPRK KCNA 19 Apr 2008 -- The Japanese authorities decided to extend six months the sanctions against the DPRK including the total embargo on "Mangyongbong-92" and other DPRK-flagged ships at the recent Cabinet meeting.
US Sending Team to North Korea for More Talks on Nuclear Declaration VOA 18 Apr 2008 -- A U.S. inter-agency team headed by the State Department's top Korea expert leaves for Pyongyang Sunday for more talks on North Korea's promised declaration of its nuclear activities
Flower Festival Full of Reverence for President KCNA 18 Apr 2008 -- The 10th Kimilsungia Festival is crowded with people every day.
Publication Anniversary of Kim Jong Il's Work Observed KCNA 18 Apr 2008 -- A Pyongyang meeting took place at the Central Youth Hall on Thursday to mark the 10th publication anniversary of General Secretary Kim Jong Il's celebrated work "Let Us Reunify the Country Independently and Peacefully through the Great Unity of the Entire Nation".
U.S. Reckless Missile Hysteria under Fire KCNA 18 Apr 2008 -- The U.S. bellicose forces raised a hue and cry over "missile threat" from the DPRK, making nonsensical speculations.
Rice Says North Korean Nuclear Statements Will Be 'Rigorously' Verified VOA 17 Apr 2008 -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Thursday vowed that North Korean statements of its nuclear activities, promised under the Chinese-sponsored six-party disarmament accord, will be rigorously verified
Lee Myung Bak's Sycophancy toward U.S. under Fire KCNA 17 Apr 2008 -- Lee Myung Bak of south Korea is kicking up an anti-DPRK nuclear racket, asserting whenever a chance presents itself that "priority" should be given to "strengthening" of relations with the United States and the "north's nuclear issue" can be solved only through the south Korea-U.S. cooperation.
South Korea Says 'Critical' Nuclear Talks with North Should Resume Soon VOA 17 Apr 2008 -- South Korea's newly appointed chief delegate to multinational talks aimed at ending North Korea's nuclear weapons program says the discussions should resume as soon as possible.
China Faces Predicament Over North Korean Refugees VOA 16 Apr 2008 -- Last year, China surprised the world when it allowed 43 North Korean defectors to quickly leave the country after they had slipped into the South Korean consulate and U.N. refugee offices in Beijing
United Nations Warns of North Korean Food Crisis VOA 16 Apr 2008 -- The United Nations World Food Program says urgent action is needed to prevent what it calls a "serious tragedy" because of food shortages in North Korea
Kim Jong Il Orders Promotion of Military Ranks of Commanding Officers of KPA KCNA 16 Apr 2008 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il issued Order No. 0019 to promote the military ranks of commanding officers of the KPA on April 15.
Greatness of President Reflected in "Vehicle to People" KCNA 16 Apr 2008 -- The Korean people with deep reverence for the peerlessly great man are looking back upon President Kim Il Sung's immortal services for the country and people on the occasion of the Day of the Sun.
Papers Editorially Commemorate Kim Il Sung's Birth Anniversary KCNA 16 Apr 2008 -- Leading newspapers Tuesday dedicate editorials to the 96th birth anniversary of President Kim Il Sung.
National Meeting Held to Commemorate Birth Anniversary of Kim Il Sung KCNA 15 Apr 2008 -- A national meeting was held at the Pyongyang Indoor Stadium today to commemorate the 96th birth anniversary of President Kim Il Sung.
Joint National Meeting of KCU Organizations Held KCNA 15 Apr 2008 -- A joint national meeting of organizations of the Korean Children's Union (KCU) took place in the plaza of the Kumsusan Memorial Palace, the sacred temple of Juche, on Monday to commemorate the 96th anniversary of the birth of President Kim Il Sung.
Taedongmun Cinema and Okryu Restaurant Rebuilt KCNA 15 Apr 2008 -- The Taedongmun Cinema and Okryu Restaurant in Central District, Pyongyang, have been newly rebuilt as monumental edifices in the Songun era.
Great Man's Lifetime Motto "People Are My God" KCNA 15 Apr 2008 -- President Kim Il Sung, the eternal sun of the humankind, devoted his whole life for the people.
KCNA Refutes Remarks of Senior U.S. Official KCNA 15 Apr 2008 -- It is obvious that all the parties concerned should refrain from doing anything detrimental to the fulfillment of the October 3 agreement in order to ensure the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula at present.
Anniversary of Kim Jong Il's Work Observed KCNA 15 Apr 2008 -- Sinmun today dedicates a signed article to the 34th anniversary of General Secretary Kim Jong Il's work "Let's More Firmly Establish the Monolithic Ideological System throughout the Party and Society".
Negotiated Solution of Nuclear Issue Urged KCNA 14 Apr 2008 -- It is the consistent stand of the DPRK to seek a peaceful negotiated settlement of the nuclear issue and its ultimate goal is to realize the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.
Title of Generalissimo Associated with Boundless Reverence KCNA 14 Apr 2008 -- President Kim Il Sung was awarded the title of Generalissimo of the DPRK on April 13, Juche 81 (1992).
Full Display of Revolutionary Spirit of Mt. Paektu Called for KCNA 14 Apr 2008 -- The revolutionary spirit of Mt. Paektu, created during the protracted and hard-fought anti-Japanese struggle, is a source of all the miracles wrought by the DPRK in the present times and it is a symbol of heroism displayed by the Korean army and people, says Rodong Sinmun in an editorial article Saturday.
10th Kimilsungia Festival Opens KCNA 12 Apr 2008 -- The 10th Kimilsungia festival opened with due ceremony at the Kimilsungia-Kimjongilia Exhibition in Pyongyang Friday.
Rice Downplays Talk of Breakthrough on North Korean Nuclear Issue VOA 11 Apr 2008 -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Friday downplayed reports of an early breakthrough in efforts to end North Korea's nuclear program
North-South Korea Tensions Continue as Seoul Backs Conservatives VOA 11 Apr 2008 -- More signs of tension emerged between North and South Korea this week, as voters in the South handed a legislative majority to political conservatives
Japan extends sanctions on N.Korea for another six months RIA Novosti 11 Apr 2008 -- Japan extended economic sanctions against North Korea for six more months on Friday citing a lack of progress in denuclearization talks and Pyongyang's failure to tackle past abductions of Japanese nationals.
Japan Extends Economic Sanctions Against North Korea VOA 11 Apr 2008 -- Japan has extended economic sanctions against North Korea, citing the reclusive country's lack of progress on an international nuclear disarmament agreement
Kim Jong Il Inspects KPA Artillery Company KCNA 11 Apr 2008 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il inspected an artillery company of KPA Unit 109 honored with the title of O Jung Hup-led Seventh Regiment.
Kim Jong Il Inspects Command of KPA Combined Unit KCNA 11 Apr 2008 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il inspected the command of KPA Combined Unit 337.
Kim Jong Il Inspects KPA Navy Unit KCNA 10 Apr 2008 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il inspected the command of Navy Unit 152 of the KPA.
Spokesman for DPRK Foreign Ministry on DPRK-U.S. Talks KCNA 10 Apr 2008 -- A spokesman for the DPRK Foreign Ministry gave the following answer to the question put by KCNA on Wednesday as regards the DPRK-U.S. talks held in Singapore
Session of DPRK Supreme People's Assembly Held KCNA 10 Apr 2008 -- The Sixth Session of the 11th Supreme People's Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea was held at the Mansudae Assembly Hall on Wednesday.
Report on DPRK Cabinet's Work Last Year and Its Tasks for This Year KCNA 10 Apr 2008 -- Premier of the Cabinet Kim Yong Il, deputy to the Supreme People's Assembly, delivered a report on the work done by the DPRK Cabinet in Juche 96 (2007) and its tasks for Juche 97 (2008) at the 6th session of the 11th SPA held Wednesday.
Report on Implementation of State Budget for Last Year and State Budget for 2008 KCNA 10 Apr 2008 -- Vice-Premier of the DPRK Cabinet Ro Tu Chol, deputy to the Supreme People's Assembly (SPA), delivered a report on the results of the implementation of the DPRK state budget for Juche 96 (2007) and its state budget for Juche 97 (2008) at the sixth session of the 11th SPA held on Wednesday.
Moves to Reinforce U.S.-S. Korea "Military Alliance" under Fire KCNA 10 Apr 2008 -- The U.S. defense secretary and the south Korean "minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade" were reported to have exchanged their views on the orientation of developing the U.S.-south Korea "military alliance" and the pending issues related to the "alliance relations" at their talks.
Papers Editorially Call for Exalting Dignity and Might of DPRK KCNA 10 Apr 2008 -- Papers today dedicate editorials to the 15th anniversary of leader Kim Jong Il's election as chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission.
Peerlessly Brilliant Commander of DPRK, Invincible Military Power KCNA 10 Apr 2008 -- Today the Korean army and people are significantly celebrating the 15th anniversary of the election of leader Kim Jong Il as chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission.
Attraction and Vitality of Juche Idea KCNA 10 Apr 2008 -- The Juche idea has been disseminated worldwide century after century.
National Meeting Celebrates Anniversary of Kim Jong Il's Election as NDC Chairman KCNA 09 Apr 2008 -- A national meeting was held at the April 25 House of Culture Tuesday to celebrate the 15th anniversary of General Secretary Kim Jong Il's election as chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK.
KCNA Dismisses "Resolution" on Human Rights Issue in DPRK as Ridiculous KCNA 09 Apr 2008 -- An anti-DPRK "resolution" full of lies was recently railroaded through the 7th session of the UN Human Rights Council.
Building of Independent New World Called for KCNA 09 Apr 2008 -- It is impossible for people to live in a peaceful world free from war and build an independent new world unless they stand up against the imperialists' high-handed and hegemonic policies.
South Korean Ruling Quarters Accused of Denying Their Call for "Preemptive Attack KCNA 09 Apr 2008 -- The south Korean conservative ruling quarters came out to deny the outbursts calling for a "preemptive attack" on the north let loose by Kim Thae Yong, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the south Korean forces, asserting that they are not on record in the minutes of the confirmation hearing at the "National Assembly".
Minju Joson Assails Japan's Evermore Undisguised Moves for Overseas Expansion KCNA 09 Apr 2008 -- Recently Japanese cabinet members, including Prime Minister Fukuda and Chairman of the Diplomacy Research Council of the Liberal Democratic Party Yamasaki, agreed to submit to the Diet a "permanent law" providing for the overseas dispatch of the "Self-Defence Forces (SDF)".
N.Korea-U.S. nuclear talks show signs of progress - envoy RIA Novosti 08 Apr 2008 -- North Korea's top envoy at the six-party nuclear talks said on Tuesday that Pyongyang and Washington had moved closer to resolving a deadlock that has stalled the talks.
US, North Korea Hold Talks in Singapore VOA 08 Apr 2008 -- The top U.S. nuclear negotiator Christopher Hill has met with his North Korean counterpart in Singapore to end an impasse over talks aimed at ending North Korea's nuclear program
Kim Jong Il Inspects Company of KPA KCNA 08 Apr 2008 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il inspected a company under the direct control of KPA Unit 493.
Many Works on Economic Construction Authored by Kim Il Sung KCNA 08 Apr 2008 -- President Kim Il Sung authored a lot of famous works comprehending the Juche-oriented ideas and theories on the economic construction during the whole period of his leadership over the revolution and construction, thus providing a powerful ideological and theoretical weapon for the development of the Korean-style socialist economy.
Lee Myung Bak Group Accused of Bringing Danger of Nuclear War KCNA 08 Apr 2008 -- Lee Myung Bak talked such nonsense as "it is impossible to head for reunification and hard to improve the south-north relations unless nukes are dismantled."
U.S. Chiefly to Blame for Nuclear Threat and Proliferation KCNA 08 Apr 2008 -- The U.S. delivery of detonating devices for nuclear warheads to Taiwan is aimed at driving it to nuclear weaponization in a bid to contain China and maintain a military edge and hegemony in the Asia-Pacific region.
US Envoy Says Progress Needed in North Korea Nuclear Talks VOA 07 Apr 2008 -- U.S. nuclear envoy Christopher Hill says months of deadlock over dismantling North Korea's nuclear program must come to an end.
Kim Jong Il Inspects Recruit Training Subunit of KPA KCNA 07 Apr 2008 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il inspected a recruit training subunit under KPA Unit 776 honored with the title of O Jung Hup-led Seventh Regiment.
Kim Jong Il Inspects Company of KPA Unit KCNA 07 Apr 2008 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il inspected a company of KPA Unit 350.
Anniversary of Kim Il Sung's Work Marked KCNA 07 Apr 2008 -- A Pyongyang meeting took place at the Central Workers' Hall Saturday to mark the 15th anniversary of President Kim Il Sung's famous work "10-Point Programme of the Great Unity of the Whole Nation for the Reunification of the Country."
Kim Il Sung's Far-reaching Plan for Construction of Pyongyang Carried into Reality KCNA 07 Apr 2008 -- President Kim Il Sung made public the famous work "On Some Questions Arising in the Rehabilitation and Construction of Pyongyang" on April 5, Juche 42 (1953) when the Fatherland Liberation War was at its height.
Anniversary of Kim Il Sung's Work Observed KCNA 07 Apr 2008 -- Today marks the 15th anniversary of President Kim Il Sung's work "10-Point Programme of the Great Unity of the Whole Nation for the Reunification of the Country" (April 6, 1993).
All Koreans Urged to Have Genuine Outlook on Nation KCNA 07 Apr 2008 -- Pro-U.S. conservative forces in south Korea are becoming evermore undisguised in their attempt to bring back the era of confrontation in league with the foreign aggressor forces quite contrary to the desire of the fellow countrymen for reunification.
Anniversary of Kim Jong Il's Work Observed KCNA 05 Apr 2008 -- A seminar on General Secretary Kim Jong Il's work "Theory on Cinematic Art" was held by men of literature and art on April 3 to mark the 35th anniversary of its publication.
Holding High June 15 Joint Declaration Called for KCNA 05 Apr 2008 -- The June 15 joint declaration serves as a programme for national unity as it calls on all Koreans who love the country and the nation to pool their efforts.
US, N Korean Nuclear Envoys Set Singapore Meeting Tuesday VOA 04 Apr 2008 -- Senior U.S. and North Korean negotiators are to meet in Singapore Tuesday to try to advance stalled talks on ending Pyongyang's nuclear program
US Nuclear Envoy Says Talks Possible in Next Few Days with North Korea VOA 04 Apr 2008 -- The top nuclear negotiators for North Korea and the United States may meet next week to try to end the impasse over stalled multinational talks aimed at ending North Korea's nuclear weapons program
Anniversary of Kim Jong Il's Work Observed KCNA 04 Apr 2008 -- A seminar on General Secretary Kim Jong Il's work "Theory on Cinematic Art" was held by men of literature and art on April 3 to mark the 35th anniversary of its publication.
Holding High June 15 Joint Declaration Called for KCNA 04 Apr 2008 -- -- The June 15 joint declaration serves as a programme for national unity as it calls on all Koreans who love the country and the nation to pool their efforts.
South Korean President Says Renewed Threats from North Are 'Undesirable' VOA 03 Apr 2008 -- In his first personal response to recent threats from North Korea, South Korean President Lee Myung-bak has criticized Pyongyang's recent attitude
Rodong Sinmun on Three Charters for National Reunification KCNA 03 Apr 2008 -- The three charters for national reunification laid down by President Kim Il Sung are a precious legacy bequeathed by him to the Korean nation as they are the fruition of his patriotic theory and extraordinary ideological and theoretical activities based on it.
Seoul urges Pyongyang to tone down rhetoric RIA Novosti 02 Apr 2008 -- Seoul has urged North Korea to put an end to its increasingly aggressive verbal attacks, the Yonhap news agency reported on Wednesday.
South Korea Calls on North to Tone Down Rhetoric VOA 02 Apr 2008 -- South Korean officials have issued their first formal response to recent moves by North Korea, labeling some of the North's recent statements "inappropriate."
Papers Call for Eternally Glorifying Socialist Motherland as Kim Il Sung's Country KCNA 02 Apr 2008 -- Leading newspapers Tuesday editorially stress that eternal prosperity and happiness of our country and people lie in steadily adding luster to the august name and exploits of President Kim Il Sung, calling for eternally glorifying the socialist motherland as the country of the President.
U.S. Conservative Hard-liners' Hindrance to Six-party Talks Assailed KCNA 02 Apr 2008 -- Bolton, known to be a most hawkish element in the U.S., in an article contributed to the recent issue of the Wall Street Journal, asked the authorities to stop the six-party talks and increase the international pressure upon the DPRK.
Minju Joson Blasts U.S. Reckless Military Build-up KCNA 02 Apr 2008 -- U.S. Secretary of Defense Gates asserted, in his recent report submitted to Congress, that the U.S. should ensure the intensive information-gathering and the protection of cyber system as part of its strategy for staging two wars simultaneously and boost the military cooperation with its allies and bolster its military strength.
U.S. and S. Korean Forces Commit Over 200 Cases of Air Espionage in March KNCA 01 Apr 2008 -- The U.S. imperialist aggressor forces and the south Korean forces committed at least 200 cases of aerial espionage against the DPRK in March with strategic and tactical reconnaissance planes of different missions, aggravating the situation of the Korean Peninsula, according to a military source.
Lee Myung Bak Regime's Sycophancy towards U.S. and Anti-DPRK Confrontation Hysteria Blasted KNCA 01 Apr 2008 -- Rodong Sinmun Tuesday carries its commentator's article exposing and denouncing the Lee Myung Bak regime's sycophancy towards the United States and anti-DPRK confrontation hysteria.
Rodong Sinmun Describes Juche Idea as Eternal Banner of Struggle KNCA 01 Apr 2008 -- Today is the 26th anniversary of General Secretary Kim Jong Il's famous work "On the Juche Idea."
North Korea Warns South Korean President of 'Catastrophic Consequences' VOA 01 Apr 2008 -- North Korea has singled out South Korea's president for harsh criticism, for the first time since he took office

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April 2008 - North Korea Special Weapons News