The meeting of socialist red flag general march by national youth vanguard was held on March 29 at the peoples cultural palace attended by over 3,000 people including high-ranking officials like Kim Young-nam, Hong Sung Nam as well as youth sector representatives.
Party and state instructors participated on April 1 in the opening ceremonies of the school year held at schools in Pyongyang city to celebrate new students.
FOREIGN RELATIONS
Workers party international department spokesman announced on March 26 his statement: agreement was reached that Chinese president Kang Taek-min make a visit to North Korea this year when Chinese communist delegation visited North Korea on March 20-24.
Central broadcasting claimed on March 29 should the imperialist America burst fire hazard of invading war on Chosun , the enemy could not return alive from this land. We are determined to confront their challenge.
INTER KOREAN NEWS
North Korean Pyongyang broadcasting, in connection with the death (March 21) of ex-Hyundai group honorary chairman Chung Ju-young, propagandized on March 26 though he passed away without seeing unification, unified strong and prosperous state will be established on the traces of unification entire nation are engraving led by the great charm of Kim Jong-il.
Rodong shinmun criticized the inauguration speech by the newly appointed South Korean defense minister emphasizing the necessity of U.S.-ROK policy cooperation on the defense system and military preparedness.
WEEKLY NK NEWS (2001.3.26-2001.4.1)
