July 2006 - North Korea Special Weapons News

Rodong Sinmun Calls for Struggling to Protect Peace from War KCNA 31 Jul 2006 -- -- It is the most urgent task common to all the Koreans in the north and the south and abroad to foil the U.S. imperialists and the Japanese reactionaries' reckless moves for aggression and war and wage a struggle to defend peace and security of the country, says Rodong Sinmun Saturday in a signed article
North Korean Floods Raise Humanitarian Concerns VOA 31 Jul 2006 -- Nearly a month of heavy rains and floods have raised concerns that North Korea may slip back toward famine this year
Weekly on North Korea ROK National Intelligence Service July. 24 - July. 30, 2006
Rodong Sinmun on Bush Administration's Aggressive Military Strategy KCNA 29 Jul 2006 -- Rodong Sinmun today carries a signed article which castigates the Bush administration for establishing preemptive nuclear attack strategy as the keystone of its aggressive military strategy in the 21st century and committing the inhuman crimes of increasing the danger of a nuclear war.
Defending Independence Is Basic Guarantee for National Development: Rodong Sinmun KCNA 29 Jul 2006 -- The realities today when the alleged "only super power" of the world is getting all the more wanton in its aggressive and dominationist hysterics make it quite urgent for the Koreans to hold higher the banner of independence in the struggle to carve out the destiny of the country and the nation, says Rodong Sinmun
Kim Yong Nam Meets Iranian Delegation KCNA 29 Jul 2006 -- Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, met and had a friendly conversation with the Iranian parliamentary delegation led by Anoushiravan Mohseni Bandpei, chairman of the Iran-Korea Parliamentary Friendship Group
North Korea Boycotts Regional Security Meeting RFE/RL 28 Jul 2006 -- North Korea today boycotted a regional security talks held on the sidelines of the ASEAN conference in Malaysia.
US, 9 Countries Meet on North Korean Nuclear Issue VOA 28 Jul 2006 -- The United States and nine other countries will discuss how to move the stalled North Korea nuclear disarmament negotiations forward
Kim Jong Il Replies to Hu Jintao KCNA 28 Jul 2006 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il on July 26 sent a reply message to Hu Jintao, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and president of the People's Republic of China.
Papers Call for Glorifying Feats Performed by Kim Il Sung in Victorious War KCNA 28 Jul 2006 -- Pyongyang-based papers Thursday in editorials dedicated to the 53rd anniversary of the victory in the great Fatherland Liberation War call for glorifying the great feats performed by President Kim Il Sung by winning the war under the uplifted banner of Songun
Weekly on North Korea (July 21-27, 2006) ROK Ministry of Unification
China's Influence Over North Korea in Question VOA 27 Jul 2006 -- North Korea's weapons programs are expected to dominate Friday's regional security forum in Malaysia
Analysis: China Freezes N. Korean Accounts cfr.org 26 Jul 2006 -- Following a U.S.-led crackdown on North Korea's money laundering, the Bank of China has frozen millions of dollars of North Korean assets (FT) held in its Macau branch
National Meeting Marks Day of Victory in War KCNA 27 Jul 2006 -- A national meeting was held at the April 25 House of Culture Wednesday to celebrate the 53rd anniversary of the victory in the great Fatherland Liberation War.
U.S. Extremely Hostile Act and UN "Resolution" against DPRK Rejected KCNA 27 Jul 2006 -- It was a sheer brigandish act for the U.S. to have used the UN arena for branding the DPRK's missile launches as "a threat to the global peace and security" and got it to adopt a "resolution" calling for international pressure aimed to force the DPRK to disarm itself and stifle it, Kim Il Chol, minister of the People's Armed Forces, declared this in a report made at a national meeting to mark the 53rd anniversary of the victory in the great Fatherland Liberation War.
Kim Jong Il's Feats for Development of Juche Philosophy Hailed KCNA 27 Jul 2006 -- Rodong Sinmun Wednesday dedicates a signed article to the 10th anniversary of historic work of Kim Jong Il "The Juche Philosophy Is an Original Revolutionary Philosophy".
Wartime Orders and Decisions Unprecedented in World War History KCNA 27 Jul 2006 -- The world history of war has witnessed so many wartime orders and decisions.
Kim Il Chol Calls for Bolstering War Deterrent for Self-Defence KCNA 27 Jul 2006 -- It is a stark reality in the DPRK that it can survive without sweets but not without bullets, said Kim Il Chol, minister of the People's Armed Forces
Japan, China, South Korea, ASEAN Urge North Korea to Talk VOA 26 Jul 2006 -- Foreign ministers from Japan, China, South Korea and Southeast Asia say they will press North Korea to resume negotiations on its nuclear weapons programs
Talks Held between Parliamentary Delegations of DPRK and Iran KCNA 26 Jul 2006 -- Talks between the delegations of the Supreme People's Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Parliament of the Islamic Republic of Iran took place at the Mansudae Assembly Hall Tuesday.
North Korea Finds Itself Increasingly Isolated After Missile Tests VOA 25 Jul 2006 -- As North Korean diplomats prepare to take part in a regional security forum in Malaysia, Pyongyang is finding itself isolated not just by its usual critics, but also by some of its usually friendly neighbors.
KCNA Blasts Rice's Outcry KCNA 25 Jul 2006 -- U.S. Secretary of State Rice, when interviewed by Asian reporters on July 22, uttered that north Korea is such an irresponsible and dangerous country as refusing to issue an advance notice about its missile launches to different directions and openly claiming that it has nuclear strike capability.
Face-lifting Project of Taedong River Bank Progresses Apace KCNA 25 Jul 2006 -- Much work has been done in the project for rearranging 2.6 km-long bank of the River Taedong from the Pyongyang Grand Theater to the foot of Moran Hill since its start on July 5.
"RIMPAC", Multi-national War Gamble against DPRK KCNA 25 Jul 2006 -- The "RIMPAC-2006" joint military exercise has been going on in the Pacific from June 25 in defiance of strong opposition in Korea and abroad.
Burma, North Korea to Dominate Southeast Asian Ministers' Talks VOA 24 Jul 2006 -- Burma and North Korea are expected to dominate talks this week as foreign ministers from Southeast Asian nations, and Asian and Western powers begin meetings Tuesday in Malaysia.
Message of Sympathy to Kim Jong Il from Hu Jintao KCNA 24 Jul 2006 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il received a message of sympathy on July 22 from Hu Jintao, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and president of the People's Republic of China
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Rejecting U.S. Double Standards KCNA 24 Jul 2006 -- Rodong Sinmun today in a by-lined article calls for not allowing the imperialists to apply the double standards but rejecting them to establish a new fair international order and develop the international relations on a sound basis
DPRK-Russia Protocol Signed KCNA 24 Jul 2006 -- A protocol on the talks between the DPRK Minister of Railways and the chairman of the "Russian Railways" Company was signed at the Mansudae Assembly Hall on Sunday
All Koreans Called upon to Foil U.S. Persistent Moves against National Reunification KCNA 24 Jul 2006 -- The Koreans have not yet achieved national reunification though over 60 years have passed since the split of the nation. This is entirely due to the U.S. imperialists' vicious and persistent anti-reunification moves.
People Called upon to Remain True to Revolutionary Faith KCNA 24 Jul 2006 -- Revolutionary faith serves as a powerful weapon and a master key to victory as it helps shatter the outrageous threat and blackmail and aggression of the imperialists and push forward the revolution and construction in line with the desire of the popular masses for independence and their requirements.
Kim Yong Nam Meets Delegation of Russian Company KCNA 24 Jul 2006 -- Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, met and had a friendly talk with the delegation of the "Russian Railways" Company
S.Korean Lawmaker Says Financial Sanctions Placed on North by China VOA 24 Jul 2006 -- A key South Korean lawmaker says Beijing has frozen North Korean assets on deposit with China's second-largest bank.
Weekly on North Korea ROK National Intelligence Service July. 17 - July. 23, 2006
Rodong Sinmun on Self-reliant Defense Capacity KCNA 22 Jul 2006 -- Self-reliant defense capabilities are the best means of defending sovereignty of the country and the nation from the strong arm and arbitrariness of the imperialist aggressor forces, declares Rodong Sinmun in a signed article
DPRK Seriously Affected by Heavy Rains KCNA 22 Jul 2006 -- It rained torrentially between 14 and 16 of July, causing heavy human and material losses in many parts of the DPRK.
Railways Talks Held between DPRK and Russia KCNA 22 Jul 2006 -- Talks between Kim Yong Sam, minister of Railways of the DPRK, and V. I. Yakunin, chairman of the "Russian Railways" Company were held at the Mansudae Assembly Hall Friday
Diamond Jubilee of DFRF Observed KCNA 22 Jul 2006 -- A meeting to mark the 60th anniversary of the Democratic Front for the Reunification of the Fatherland (DFRF) was held at the People's Palace of Culture here Friday
Rodong Sinmun on Danger of RIMPAC War Gamble KCNA 21 Jul 2006 -- The RIMPAC-2006 joint military exercises are overall military operations and a preliminary war aimed to take a preemptive attack on the DPRK in view of their period, contents, characters and scale. Rodong Sinmun Thursday says this in a signed article
Rodong Sinmun on Korean People's Self-Respect KCNA 21 Jul 2006 -- It is the sentiment of self-respect and pluck of the Korean people exalted and hardened by the might of Songun never to exchange the dignified system and happy life in the DPRK for anything but defend them to the bitter end and display them all over the world at whatever cost, declares Rodong Sinmun in an article Thursday
Six-party talks on N.Korea at ASEAN forum unlikely-Russia source RIA Novosti 21 Jul 2006 -- Moscow sees little chance for a resumption of six-party negotiations on the Korean peninsula's nuclear problem, especially a five-nation meeting without North Korea at an Asian security forum, a Foreign Ministry source said Friday.
US Official Says Iranians Witnessed North Korean Missile Tests VOA 20 Jul 2006 -- A senior Bush administration official says Iranian representatives witnessed North Korean missile tests earlier this month
May, June, July 2006 Build-up and launch attempt for the Taep'o-dong-2A or 2B or 2C/3 Class Space Booster, Ballistic Missile 20 Jul 2006 Update
S. Korea Says Relations With North Remain Chilled, But Warns Against More Sanctions VOA 20 Jul 2006 -- South Korea's chief policymaker on North Korea says the inter-Korean relationship will remain chilled for the near future following the North's missile tests earlier this month
U.S. Branded as Criminal Intensifying Global Nuclear Standoff KCNA 20 Jul 2006 -- The United States has recently taken a measure to improve the nuclear bomb "B 61" and is planning to produce new naval ballistic missiles named "Trident-2".
Rodong Sinmun on Songun Politics KCNA 20 Jul 2006 -- The Songun revolutionary line, the Songun politics of the Workers' Party of Korea is an independent line of the new century and a banner of all victories which makes it possible to foil all forms of domination, subjugation, aggression and war moves of the imperialists and reliably defend and materialize the independence of the popular masses, observes Rodong Sinmun Wednesday in an editorial article
Damage from Flood under Rehabilitation KCNA 20 Jul 2006 -- July and August are the rainy season in Korea but this year it has come earlier than usual.
Letter to President of South Korean Red Cross KCNA 20 Jul 2006 -- Jang Jae On, chairman of the Central Committee of the DPRK Red Cross Society, Wednesday sent a letter to Han Wan Sang, president of the Red Cross of south Korea.
State's Hill Updates Senate Committee on North Korea Situation Washington File 20 Jul 2006 -- U.N. Security Council Resolution 1695, adopted July 15, offers North Korea a choice between greater isolation or engagement, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Christopher Hill says.
US Lawmakers Want Human Rights on Agenda for Talks with North Korea VOA 19 Jul 2006 -- Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are calling on the U.S. government to include the issue of human rights in its ongoing negotiations with North Korea
Pyongyang Cancels North-South Family Reunions VOA 19 Jul 2006 -- In a retaliatory swipe over South Korea's punitive measures against Pyongyang, North Korea has canceled reunions scheduled for next month between families separated since the 1950s Korean War.
Tenacious U.S. Confrontation Psychology against DPRK Revealed KCNA 19 Jul 2006 -- The "national defense authorization act for fiscal year 2007" passed through the U.S. Senate in June calls on the state and defense departments to submit to the Congress a report on "deterrent to north Korea" of the "UN Command" present in south Korea
People Called upon to Have Strong Faith in Sure Victory of Socialism and Optimism about It KCNA 19 Jul 2006 -- To have strong faith in the sure victory of socialism and optimism about it serves as a source of inexhaustible strength to win victory despite all sorts of difficulties and trials, says Rodong Sinmun Tuesday in a signed article
Grand Encyclopedia for Juche-based Musical Art KCNA 19 Jul 2006 -- Fifteen years have passed since Kim Jong Il made public the famous work "On the Art of Music" on July 17, Juche 80 (1991).
May, June, July 2006 Build-up and launch attempt for the Taep'o-dong-2A or 2B or 2C/3 Class Space Booster, Ballistic Missile 18 Jul 2006 Update
All Koreans Urged to Turn Out in Struggle for Peace against War KCNA 18 Jul 2006 -- All Koreans in the north and the south and overseas should turn out as one in the struggle to defend peace from war, a struggle to decisively frustrate the U.S. imperialists' moves to start a new war, and resolutely protect the peace of the country and the security of the nation, urges Rodong Sinmun Monday in a signed article
U.S. Policy of Occupation of S. Korea under Fire KCNA 18 Jul 2006 -- What the U.S. policy of occupation of south Korea has brought is nothing but evil and misfortune.
New Bean Species Bred in DPRK KCNA 18 Jul 2006 -- Researchers of the Dry-field Crop Institute under the Academy of Agricultural Science of the DPRK have succeeded in breeding new species of bean which can ensure a high and stable yield as after-crops
Anniversary of Kim Jong Il's Work Marked KCNA 18 Jul 2006 -- Rodong Sinmun Sunday dedicates a article to the 20th anniversary of the publication of Kim Jong Il's famous work "On Some Problems of Education in the Juche Idea".
Heavy Rain Continue in DPRK KCNA 18 Jul 2006 -- Heavy rain has continued in the DPRK owing to the stationary front in its central area.
DPRK Friendship Delegation Back Home KCNA 18 Jul 2006 -- The DPRK friendship delegation led by Yang Hyong Sop, vice-president of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly, returned home on Saturday
DPRK Foreign Ministry Refutes "Resolution of UN Security Council" KCNA 18 Jul 2006 -- The Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea issued today the following statement vehemently denouncing and totally refuting the "resolution" of the UN Security Council against the DPRK
Restarting talks key to N.Korea settlement - Putin RIA Novosti 17 Jul 2006 -- President Vladimir Putin said Monday early resumption of negotiations was crucial for resolving the North Korean nuclear problem.
U.N. Resolution on North Korea Result of Multilateral Effort Washington File 16 Jul 2006 -- U.N. Security Council Resolution 1695, adopted unanimously July 15 to condemn North Korea's recent missile launches, is a "remarkable resolution" that results from efforts to deal with the issue of North Korea's weapons program on a multilateral basis, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says.
Wrap: Lavrov hails N.Korea decision, highlights Mideast concerns RIA Novosti 16 Jul 2006 -- Russia's foreign minister gave his support Sunday to a UN Security Council resolution on North Korea, backed UN discussions on Iran, and pledged to use all available means to calm the Israeli-Lebanese conflict.
UN Adopts North Korean Sanctions RFE/RL 16 Jul 2006 -- All 15 members of the UN Security Council have voted in favor of imposing sanctions on North Korea following recent missile tests.
G8 condemns N.Korea missile tests, urges end to nuclear programs RIA Novosti 16 Jul 2006 -- Group of Eight leaders condemned North Korea's missile test launches in a joint statement Sunday and urged the Communist nation to abandon its nuclear programs.
US: North Korea Has No Choice But to Return to Talks VOA 16 Jul 2006 -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says the United Nations resolution against North Korea leaves Pyongyang no choice but to return to the negotiating table.
US, Russia Discount Initial North Korean Rejection of UN Security Council Resolution VOA 16 Jul 2006 -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov say they are not surprised by North Korea's initial rejection of a U.N. Security Council resolution that condemns the country's missile tests and imposes weapons-related sanctions on Pyongyang.
Weekly on North Korea ROK National Intelligence Service July. 10 - July. 16, 2006
U.N. Security Council Demands North Korea End Missile Program Washington File 15 Jul 2006 -- The Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution July 15 demanding that North Korea suspend all activities related to its ballistic missile program and requiring U.N. member states to refrain from trading with North Korea on missile related goods and technology.
Security Council demands that DPR Korea suspend ballistic missile activities UN News Centre 15 Jul 2006 -- Condemning the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (DPRK) multiple ballistic missile launches 11 days ago, the United Nations Security Council today demanded that the country suspend all related activities and required States to prevent the import or export of funds or goods that could fuel Pyongyang's missile or weapons of mass destruction programmes.
UN Unanimously Adopts North Korea Sanctions VOA 15 Jul 2006 -- The U.N. Security Council has adopted a resolution condemning North Korea's missile tests, and imposing weapons-related sanctions on the Pyongyang government
Security Council Imposes North Korea Sanctions VOA 15 Jul 2006 -- The United Nations Security Council has voted unanimously to impose weapons-related sanctions on North Korea over its missile tests.
Head of Chinese Delegation Interviewed by KCNA KCNA 15 Jul 2006 -- Chen Haosu, chairman of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, who is leading a delegation of the association and the China-Korea Friendship Association, was interviewed by KCNA in Pyongyang on Wednesday.
Anniversary of Kim Jong Il's Work Marked KCNA 15 Jul 2006 -- Rodong Sinmun Friday dedicates an article to the 34th anniversary of the publication of Kim Jong Il's work "Let Us Struggle Resolutely to Implement the Three Principles of National Reunification".
U.N. Security Council Moves Toward Vote on North Korea Resolution Washington File 14 Jul 2006 -- Ten days after North Korea launched seven ballistic missiles, the U.N. Security Council is moving toward a vote on a resolution drafted by Japan that would impose mandatory sanctions on the Pyongyang regime, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton says.
May, June, July 2006 Build-up to the Taep'o-dong-2C/3 Satellite Launch Attempt 14 Jul 2006 Update
Japan Pushes for Friday Vote on UN Sanctions Against North Korea VOA 14 Jul 2006 -- Japan is pushing the United Nations Security Council to time a vote on a resolution about North Korea's missile tests to coincide with the start of the Group of Eight summit of leading industrialized countries.
Kim Yong Nam and Jo Myong Rok Meet Chinese Delegation KCNA 14 Jul 2006 -- Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, and Jo Myong Rok, first vice-chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission, on Thursday met with the Chinese friendship delegation led by Hui Liangyu, member of the Political Bureau of the C.C., the Communist Party of China and vice-premier of the State Council of China, on a visit to the DPRK to participate in the celebrations of the 45th anniversary of the DPRK-China Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance.
Wu Bangguo on Developing Relations with DPRK KCNA 14 Jul 2006 -- It is the steadfast policy of the Chinese party and government to develop relations with the DPRK, declared Wu Bangguo, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China.
North Side Accuses South Side of Derailing Inter-Korean Ministerial Talks KCNA 14 Jul 2006 -- The south side rendered the 19th north-south ministerial talks fruitless by toeing the U.S. hostile policy towards the DPRK in contravention of the spirit of the June 15 joint declaration despite the north side's sincerity and good faith
Three-point Patriotic Movement Conforming to Koreans' Desire KCNA 14 Jul 2006 -- Rodong Sinmun today says that the patriotic movement for independent reunification, peace against war and great national unity is a scientific and realistic form of struggle representing the realities of the divided country and the demand of the June 15 era of reunification and the most judicious mode of reunification movement fully suited to the desire of the Koreans to resolve the national problem and the reunification issue by the efforts of the Korean nation, repudiating the interference and domination of outside forces.
National Seminar on Kim Jong Il's Works Held KCNA 14 Jul 2006 -- A national seminar on the immortal feats Kim Jong Il has performed by effecting a new turn in the study, explanation and dissemination of the Juche philosophy and education in the Juche idea was held at the People's Palace of Culture Wednesday on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of his famous work "On Some Problems of Education in the Juche Idea" and the 10th anniversary of his another famous work "The Juche Philosophy Is an Original Revolutionary Philosophy".
U.S. Branded as Kingpin of International Espionage KCNA 14 Jul 2006 -- It is a trite method of the U.S. imperialists to spy on other countries before launching a war of aggression and committing military intervention against them, says Rodong Sinmun Thursday in a signed article
Phyongchon Kimchi Factory KCNA 14 Jul 2006 -- The Phyongchon Kimchi Factory in Pyongyang is producing various kinds of kimchi including rolled cabbage kimchi, whole cabbage kimchi and cucumber kimchi
DPRK Hit by Heavy Rain KCNA 14 Jul 2006 -- Some areas of the DPRK were hit by a torrential rain under the influence of the typhoon No. 3 passing through Korea.
New Draft Resolution on North Korea Not Strong Enough, U.S. Says Washington File 13 Jul 2006 -- A new Russian-Chinese draft resolution on North Korea submitted to the U.N. Security Council July 12 has very serious omissions but is a positive move overall, U.S., Japanese and French officials say.
State Department Says North Korea Diplomatic Effort Moving to UN VOA 13 Jul 2006 -- The U.S. State Department says the center of diplomatic efforts on North Korea's nuclear program is moving from Asia to the United Nations.
Japan Insists on North Korea Sanctions VOA 13 Jul 2006 -- Japan is expressing optimism that the international community will impose sanctions on North Korea for its July 5 missile tests
19th Inter-Korean Ministerial Talks Open KCNA 13 Jul 2006 -- The 19th north-south ministerial talks opened in Pusan, south Korea on July 12.
Hu Jintao on Sino-DPRK Friendship KCNA 13 Jul 2006 -- Hu Jintao, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and president of the People's Republic of China, elaborated on Sino-DPRK friendship when meeting the DPRK friendship delegation led by Yang Hyong Sop, vice-president of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday
Kim Yong Dae Meets Chinese Delegation KCNA 13 Jul 2006 -- Kim Yong Dae, vice-president of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, met and had a friendly talk with a delegation of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and the China-Korea Friendship Association
Wrap: Russian leadership slams N.Korea sanctions, urges calm over Iran RIA Novosti 12 Jul 2006 -- Russia's leadership went on the diplomatic offensive Wednesday with the foreign minister launching an attack on a draft UN resolution on North Korea and the president urging caution to avoid wrecking progress on the Iranian nuclear problem.
N.Korea missile tests to be high on G8 summit agenda - Putin RIA Novosti 12 Jul 2006 -- International concerns over North Korea's recent ballistic missile tests will be high on the agenda of a meeting of world leaders in Russia this weekend, President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday.
Putin warns against provoking N.Korea to quit nuclear talks RIA Novosti 12 Jul 2006 -- President Vladimir Putin cautioned Wednesday against provoking North Korea into pulling out of six-party talks on nuclear disarmament of the Korean Peninsula.
US Envoy Says North Korea Not Responding to Diplomacy VOA 12 Jul 2006 -- U.S. envoy Christopher Hill says North Korea is not responding to diplomatic initiatives to resolve the crisis set off by Pyongyang's July 5 missiles launches.
DPRK Premier Meets Chinese Friendship Delegation KCNA 12 Jul 2006 -- Premier of the DPRK Cabinet Pak Pong Ju met and had a friendly talk with a Chinese friendship delegation
Papers Call for Boosting DPRK-China Friendship KCNA 12 Jul 2006 -- The conclusion of the DPRK-China Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance marked an important event in the history of the DPRK-China friendship
Reception Given on Anniversary of DPRK-China Treaty KCNA 12 Jul 2006 -- The Korean Committee for Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries and the Central Committee of the DPRK-China Friendship Association gave a reception at the People's Palace of Culture on Monday on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the DPRK-China Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance.
U.S. Moves to Deploy Interceptor Missiles under Fire KCNA 12 Jul 2006 -- The United States is now hell bent on deploying interceptor missiles at strategic vantages.
DPRK and China Cooperate in Economic and Technological Field KCNA 12 Jul 2006 -- An agreement on economic and technological cooperation between the DPRK and Chinese governments was signed here on Monday.
North Side's Delegation to 19th Inter-Korean Ministerial Talks Leaves KCNA 12 Jul 2006 -- The north side's delegation led by Kwon Ho Ung, chief councilor of the Cabinet, left here Tuesday for Pusan, south Korea, to participate in the 19th inter-Korean ministerial talks.
DPRK Friendship Delegation Leaves for China KCNA 12 Jul 2006 -- A DPRK friendship delegation led by Yang Hyong Sop, vice-president of the Presidium of the Supreme Peoplefs Assembly, left here Tuesday
Analysis: The Ties That Bind cfr.org 11 Jul 2006 -- A week after North Korea tested seven ballistic missiles, drawing the world's censure, attention is shifting to China.
Backgrounder: The China-North Korea Relationship cfr.org 11 Jul 2006
NORTH KOREA'S LAUNCH OF MISSILES 'SERIOUS PROVOCATION': PRESIDENT CNA 11 Jul 2006 -- President Chen Shui-bian said Tuesday that North Korea's test-firing of seven missiles over the Sea of Japan July 5is considered a serious provocation to both Japan and the United States.
U.N. Security Council Postponing Vote on North Korea Resolution Washington File 11 Jul 2006 -- The U.N. Security Council is taking a day-to-day approach in deciding whether to vote on a strongly worded Japanese draft resolution on North Korea, council diplomats said July 11. The spotlight is now on a Chinese diplomatic mission to Pyongyang.
Veiled Chinese Veto Threat Stymies UN Action on N. Korea Missiles VOA 11 Jul 2006 -- China is threatening to veto a draft U.N. Security Council resolution that would penalize North Korea for testing ballistic missiles
US Lawmakers Urge Measures Over North Korean Missile Launches VOA 11 Jul 2006 -- Members of the U. S. Congress are calling for stronger measures to deal with North Korea in the wake of Pyongyang's recent missile tests.
Diplomacy Continues Over Response to N. Korean Missile Tests VOA 11 Jul 2006 -- Diplomatic consultations continue in various Asian cities to try to decide how to respond to North Korea's July 5 missile tests
South, North Korea Prepare for Talks VOA 11 Jul 2006 -- High-level talks between North and South Korea are set to begin against a backdrop of regional diplomacy aimed at responding to the North's missile tests last week
Greetings to Chinese Party and State Leaders KCNA 11 Jul 2006 -- -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il, together with Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, and Pak Pong Ju, premier of the Cabinet, sent a message of greetings to Hu Jintao, General Secretary of the C.C., the Communist Party of China, president of the People's Republic of China and chairman of the PRC Central Military Commission, Wu Bangguo, chairman of the Standing Committee of the Chinese National People's Congress, and Wen Jiabao, premier of State Council of the PRC, on Monday.
Greetings from Chinese Party and State Leaders KCNA 11 Jul 2006 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il, Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, and Pak Pong Ju, premier of the DPRK Cabinet, Monday received a message of greetings from Hu Jintao, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, president of the People's Republic of China and chairman of the PRC Central Military Commission, Wu Bangguo, chairman of the Standing Committee of the Chinese National People's Congress, and Wen Jiabao, premier of the State Council of China
U.S. Reckless War Scheme under Fire KCNA 11 Jul 2006 -- Now the U.S.-led joint military exercises RIMPAC-2006 in the Pacific waters have reached the highest pitch
Implementation of Inter-Korean Joint Declaration Called for KCNA 11 Jul 2006 -- No force on earth can ever check the Korean nation's movement for national reunification advancing along the path of reunification and patriotism and the path of national independence indicated in the June 15 joint declaration, says Rodong Sinmun Monday in a signed article
Chinese Friendship Delegation Here KCNA 11 Jul 2006 -- A friendship delegation of China led by Hui Liangyu, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and vice-premier of the State Council of China, arrived here Monday at the invitation of the DPRK government to participate in celebrations of the 45th anniversary of the DPRK-China Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance
Last Autograph of President Kim Il Sung KCNA 11 Jul 2006 -- President Kim Il Sung wrote the words "Kim Il Sung 1994. 7.7." in a historic document for accomplishing the cause of national reunification.
UN Sanctions Vote on Hold as China Negotiates with North Korea VOA 10 Jul 2006 -- The U.N. Security Council has postponed a vote on possible sanctions against North Korea to allow time for a Chinese diplomatic mission to Pyongyang
May, June, July 2006 Build-up to the Taep'o-dong-2C/3 Satellite Launch Attempt 10 Jul 2006 Update
Full Play to Revolutionary Comradeship Called for KCNA 10 Jul 2006 -- Revolutionary comradeship serves as the key to the sure victory of the Korean revolution, tremendous mental power of the Workers' Party of Korea and a powerful engine for the revolution.
Accomplishment of Cause of Juche Started by Kim Il Sung Called for KCNA 10 Jul 2006 -- Papers here Saturday editorially commemorate the 12th anniversary of demise of President Kim Il Sung, calling for holding him in high esteem as father of socialist Korea for ever and glorifying his undying exploits performed in socialist construction for all ages
Homage Paid to President Kim Il Sung KCNA 10 Jul 2006 -- Officials of the party and state of the DPRK Saturday visited the Kumsusan Memorial Palace to pay homage to President Kim Il Sung on the occasion of the 12th anniversary of his demise.
President Kim Il Sung's Outlook on People KCNA 10 Jul 2006 -- There are many institutions and structures which are called by the name "people" in the DPRK.
Floral Baskets Placed before Statues of Kim Il Sung KCNA 10 Jul 2006 -- Floral baskets were placed before the statues of President Kim Il Sung in different parts of the country on the occasion of the 12th anniversary of his demise.
Multilateral Diplomacy Key to Korea Nuclear Issue, U.S. Says Washington File 09 Jul 2006 -- The United States is pursuing a set of tough-minded and complex diplomatic initiatives in cooperation with the international community that is designed to pressure North Korea to end its nuclear weapons programs and return to the Six-Party Talks, according to R. Nicholas Burns, the U.S. State Department's under secretary of state for political affairs.
Japan Remains Firm on Call for UN Sanctions on N. Korea VOA 09 Jul 2006 -- Japan is urging the United Nations to send a strong message to North Korea and vote Monday for its U.S.-backed resolution to sanction Pyongyang for Wednesday's missile tests.
US Envoy Seeks Unity on North Korean Missile Launch VOA 09 Jul 2006 -- U.S. Envoy Christopher Hill says his mission in Asia is to get consensus on how to respond to North Korea's test launches Wednesday of seven missiles - including one with supposed long-range capability
Weekly on North Korea ROK National Intelligence Service July. 3 - July. 9, 2006
May, June, July 2006 Build-up to the Taep'o-dong-2C/3 Satellite Launch Attempt 08 Jul 2006 Update
US Guided-Missile Destroyer Arrives in Japan VOA 08 Jul 2006 -- The United States has sent a guided-missile destroyer to Japan, just days after North Korea tested seven missiles over the Sea of Japan earlier this week.
Kim Il Sung Remembered by Schoolchildren KCNA 08 Jul 2006 -- A meeting of schoolchildren for remembering President Kim Il Sung was held at the education ground in front of his statue at the Pyongyang Schoolchildren's Palace on Thursday with the 12th anniversary of his death at hand.
Patriotic Struggle for National Reunification Called for KCNA 08 Jul 2006 -- Nobody can claim he has carried out his duty before the country and nation as its member unless he has contributed to putting an end to the tragedy they have undergone. Rodong Sinmun today says this in a signed article
North Korea: Debate On Sanctions Deferred RFE/RL 08 Jul 2006 -- The UN Security Council has deferred a debate on a draft resolution calling for sanctions to be imposed on North Korea, with China warning that it would produce "no unity."
US Envoy Seeks 'One Voice' on North Korea, But Japan Says No Compromise on Sanctions VOA 08 Jul 2006 -- Washington's chief diplomat on North Korea's weapons programs continues his search in Asia for a unified response to Pyongyang's recent missile launches, and has indicated some flexibility in dealing with Pyongyang
Bush Urges North Korean Leader to Give Up Weapons AFPS 07 Jul 2006 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has the power to set his country on a more productive course by giving up its nuclear and ballistic missile ambitions, President Bush said today during a news conference at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry.
PYONGYANG DESERVES INT'L CONDEMNATION FOR MISSILE LAUNCHES: CHEN CNA 07 Jul 2006 -- President Chen Shui-bian said Friday North Korea's recent launches of seven missiles, including a long-range Taepodong-2, have not only provoked Japan and the United States but have also threatened regional peace and global stability.
Bush Wants Diplomatic Response to North Korea VOA 07 Jul 2006 -- President Bush says he will not be drawn into one-on-one talks with North Korea over its nuclear weapons program
Divided Security Council Faces North Korea Vote VOA 07 Jul 2006 -- A divided U.N. Security Council is facing a vote on whether to penalize North Korea for firing ballistic missiles.
Japan Discusses N. Korean Missiles with China, US VOA 07 Jul 2006 -- Japanese diplomats are meeting with Chinese and U.S. officials to try building a unified response to North Korea's missile launches earlier this week
U.S., China Fail To Agree On North Korean Sanctions RFE/RL 07 Jul 2006 -- A senior U.S. envoy said today that China and the United States were in broad agreement that North Korea's missile launches were a "provocative act."
North Korea: Missile Launches A Show Of Strength, Fear RFE/RL 07 Jul 2006 -- North Korea surprised the world this week by launching a mix of short-range and long-range missiles
Russia FM Lavrov says no alternative to N.Korea talks RIA Novosti 07 Jul 2006 -- North Korea can only be returned to the nuclear non-proliferation regime through negotiations, Russia's foreign minister said Friday in an interview with a government newspaper.
Key Senator Says US Should Talk Directly With North Korea VOA 07 Jul 2006 -- As the Bush administration seeks a united stance with other world leaders to find a diplomatic solution to the standoff with North Korea over its missile tests, one influential U.S. lawmaker says the United States should consider direct talks with the North Koreans
US, South Korea Seek to Reconcile Response to N. Korean Missile Tests VOA 07 Jul 2006 -- Talks between the United States and South Korea on North Korea's missile launches are complicated by sharply differing opinions in Washington and Seoul as to how to influence Pyongyang's behavior
US Envoy Urges China, Asian Nations to Speak With One Voice to North Korea VOA 07 Jul 2006 -- U.S. special envoy Christopher Hill is in Asia, trying to build a coordinated response to North Korea's recent missile tests.
N. Korea Says Japanese Sanctions Will Bring 'Disastrous' Response VOA 07 Jul 2006 -- North Korea is demanding Japan to drop sanctions that Tokyo imposed after Pyongyang launched a series of missiles this week
DPRK Foreign Ministry Spokesman on Its Missile Launches KCNA 07 Jul 2006 -- A spokesman for the DPRK Foreign Ministry gave the following answer to a question raised by KCNA Thursday as regards the missile launches in the DPRK
U.S. Aerial Espionage against DPRK at Dangerous Stage KCNA 07 Jul 2006 -- The U.S. imperialists flew strategic and tactical reconnaissance planes with different missions to commit aerial espionage acts against the DPRK on more than 1,000 occasions in the first half of the year
Pyongyang Builders Vow to Spruce Up Riversides of Taedong KCNA 07 Jul 2006 -- The riverside of Taedong in the central part of Pyongyang will take on more beautiful appearance.
Rally of Young Vanguard Held KCNA 07 Jul 2006 -- A rally of the young vanguard was held at the plaza of the Kumsusan Memorial Palace on Wednesday with at least 20,000 youths and students in Pyongyang in attendance.
Kim Il Sung's Exploits for People-centered Socialism Praised KCNA 07 Jul 2006 -- Rodong Sinmun in an article Thursday praises President Kim Il Sung as the peerlessly great man who pioneered the cause of people-centered socialism and led it
U.S. Urges Security Council Send Strong Signal to North Korea Washington File 06 Jul 2006 -- A proposed resolution drafted by Japan that would impose sanctions on North Korea for its July 4 ballistic missile tests has "broad and deep" support in the U.N. Security Council, despite some differences in views among members, says U.S. Ambassador John Bolton.
Bush Urges Diplomatic Solution to North Korean Missile Situation Washington File 06 Jul 2006 -- President Bush called for a diplomatic solution to the problems posed by North Korea's missile and nuclear weapons programs and urged the international community to provide a unified response to Pyongyang's intransigency.
UN: Security Council Split On Response To North Korea Missile Tests RFE/RL 06 Jul 2006 -- The United Nations Security Council on July 5 was united in its condemnation of North Korea's missile launches, but a division emerged over the issue of how to censure Pyongyang
Defiant North Korea Acknowledges Tests RFE/RL 06 Jul 2006 -- North Korea has said it will carry out more missile tests, and has warned of stronger action if opponents try to pressure it.
Bush: Diplomacy is Key to North Korea Solution AFPS 06 Jul 2006 -- As the international community unites and sends a clear message to North Korea demanding disarmament, North Korean leader Kim Jong Il will become less of a threat, President Bush said here today.
Bush Seeks Unified Stance on North Korea VOA 06 Jul 2006 -- President Bush says he is seeking a unified stance with other world leaders to diplomatically solve the standoff with North Korea following its Wednesday missile tests.
Does North Korea's Taepodong-2 Ballistic Missile Pose Serious Threat? VOA 06 Jul 2006 -- Just a few days ago, North Korea triggered an international furor when it conducted several ballistic missile tests.
Bush Says N. Korea Diplomacy Will Take Time VOA 06 Jul 2006 -- President Bush says the international community is united in its desire to convince North Korea to give up nuclear weapons
South Korea Takes Close Look at Engagement Policy After North Korean Missile Launch VOA 06 Jul 2006 -- A day after North Korea defied international warnings by firing a cascade of missiles, South Korea's policy of quietly engaging Pyongyang is coming under scrutiny.
Rodong Sinmun Observes Anniversary of Famous Work of Kim Jong Il KCNA 06 Jul 2006 -- Rodong Sinmun Wednesday dedicates a signed article to the fifth anniversary of the publication of Kim Jong Il's famous work "Songun Politics of Our Party Is Powerful Socialist Political Mode".
Russian space agency head says huge flaws in N.Korean missiles RIA Novosti 06 Jul 2006 -- North Korea's combat missiles are substandard and Wednesday's test launches were riddled with errors, the head of Russia's space agency said Thursday.
Putin: no reason to think N.Korea missile program aimed at Russia RIA Novosti 06 Jul 2006 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that he saw no reason to think that North Korean missile program was aimed at Russia.
Putin calls for common sense over North Korea's tests RIA Novosti 06 Jul 2006 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin called Thursday for common sense to be followed in the wake of North Korea's missile tests.
North Korea Vows More Missile Launches VOA 06 Jul 2006 -- North Korea has issued defiant words in response to broad international criticism of its missile launches this week. International efforts to shape a reply to the missile tests include scheduled visits to Asia by senior U.S. diplomats, and a U.S.-South Korean summit in Washington.
Pyongyang Remains Defiant After Missile Launches VOA 06 Jul 2006 -- Countries taking part in negotiations to end North Korea's nuclear programs are seeking diplomatic means to defuse tensions over the North's missile launches.
May, June, July 2006 Build-up to the Taep'o-dong-2C/3 Satellite Launch Attempt 06 Jul 2006 Update
World Can Deal with North Korea's "Brinkmanship," Rice Says Washington File 05 Jul 2006 -- The international community has remained united in its opposition to North Korea's missile tests and has "a number of tools" to deal with Pyongyang's "brinkmanship," says Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
U.N. Security Council Considering Action on North Korea Washington File 05 Jul 2006 -- Less than a day after North Korea conducted a series of missile tests, the Security Council met to begin framing a strong response to Pyongyang's action, according to diplomats who attended the July 5 early morning closed-door session.
United States Condemns North Korea's Missile Launches Washington File 05 Jul 2006 -- The United States strongly condemns North Korea's decision to defy international calls for restraint and proceed with the test launch of a series of ballistic missiles, the White House said in a July 4 statement.
NORTHCOM Detected Missile Launches; World Evaluates Next Step AFPS 05 Jul 2006 -- U.S. Northern Command detected "each and every" North Korean missile launch and had interceptors operational and ready to respond if needed, a senior defense official told Pentagon reporters today.
China Balances Concern Over North Korea Missile Tests With Ties to Pyongyang VOA 06 Jul 2006 -- China has expressed grave concern over North Korea's missile launches this week and urged restraint by all sides
North Korean Missile Tests Trigger Worldwide Condemnation RFE/RL 05 Jul 2006 -- There has been condemnation from around the world today after North Korea test-fired at least six missiles overnight, including a long-range weapon said to be capable of reaching the United States.
N.Korea missile tests no threat to Russia's security - minister RIA Novosti 05 Jul 2006 -- Russia's defense minister said Wednesday that North Korea's test missile launches had done no harm to Russia's national security.
UN Council Members agree swift action needed after Korean missile launch UN News Centre 05 Jul 2006 -- Expressing "deep concern" over missile launches by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), members of the United Nations Security Council agreed this morning that quick action is needed to deal with the matter, during a closed meeting requested by Japan and the United States.
Pentagon: North Korean Missiles Were Not Threat to US VOA 05 Jul 2006 -- The Defense Department says it detected all seven North Korean missile launches and determined quickly that they were not a threat to the United States or its territories.
Rice: Pyongyang's Missile Tests Do Not Scuttle Six-Party Talks VOA 05 Jul 2006 -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Wednesday the international community has multiple ways of responding to what she termed North Korean "brinksmanship."
Bush Says Missile Tests Further Isolate North Korea VOA 05 Jul 2006 -- President Bush says North Korea's missile tests have further isolated the reclusive regime
Japan Urges UN Sanctions Against North Korea VOA 05 Jul 2006 -- Japan is urging the U.N. Security Council to impose sanctions on North Korea for its barrage of missile launches.
Rumsfeld: N. Korean Missiles Still Threat, But Not to US VOA 05 Jul 2006 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld says the fact that North Korea's launch of a new long-range missile failed does not diminish the threat posed by the country's missile program.
May, June, July 2006 Build-up to the Taep'o-dong-2C/3 Satellite Launch Attempt 05 Jul 2006 Update
Analysis: North Korea Tests At Least Seven Missiles cfr.org 05 Jul 2006 -- In defiance of international warnings, North Korea test-fired at least seven missiles into the Sea of Japan
North Korea Tests Seventh Missile Despite International Condemnation VOA 05 Jul 2006 -- North Korea has launched another missile, more than 12 hours after it fired a series of missiles
Australia Says North Korea Planning More Missile Tests VOA 05 Jul 2006 -- Australia has warned that North Korea could carry out more missile tests in the coming days
Russia Calls North Korean Missile Launches Regrettable VOA 05 Jul 2006 -- Russian officials have criticized North Korea's missile tests, saying they undermine international efforts to ease tension on the Korean Peninsula
US, Asian Neighbors Weigh Responses to N. Korea Missile Launch VOA 05 Jul 2006 -- The United States and North Korea's neighbors in Asia are weighing their response to Pyongyang's decision Wednesday to test-fire six missiles in the Pacific
North Korea Defends Missile Tests as 'Sovereign Right' VOA 05 Jul 2006 -- A North Korean official has defended his country's right to launch missiles, hours after Pyongyang fired at least six of them, including one long-range Taepodong-2.
Russian navy refuses to comment on North Korean missile launch RIA Novosti 05 Jul 2006 -- Russia's Pacific Fleet, whose air defense network monitors airspace over the country's Pacific coast, refused to comment Wednesday on a test missile launch conducted by North Korea.
Russia wary on Pyongyang missile test, N.Korean Embassy in dark RIA Novosti 05 Jul 2006 -- Russia's Foreign Ministry reacted cautiously Wednesday to the missile tests conducted by North Korea and diplomats from the secretive communist state in Moscow claimed they had no prior knowledge of the launches.
N. Korea claims sovereign right to missile tests RIA Novosti 05 Jul 2006 -- North Korea officially announced Wednesday that it had conducted test-launch of ballistic missiles and claimed it was the country's sovereign right.
Russia says N. Korean missile tests stall nuclear resolution RIA Novosti 05 Jul 2006 -- North Korea's missile test launches will not help six-nation talks to resolve the long-running dispute over its controversial nuclear programs, a deputy Russian foreign minister said Wednesday.
Russia suggests 10 N. Korean missiles fired, working on data RIA Novosti 05 Jul 2006 -- Russia most senior army officer said Wednesday that North Korea may have fired 10 missiles - four more than first thought - in tests late Tuesday night.
Russian scientist casts doubt on N.Korea missile capability RIA Novosti 05 Jul 2006 -- North Korea's ballistic missile tests do not necessarily mean that it has an effective arsenal and may simply have been a provocation to secure financial help from overseas, a Russian expert said Wednesday
Russia blasts N. Korea over missile danger to ships, no warning RIA Novosti 05 Jul 2006 -- Russia's Foreign Ministry said Wednesday that tests of ballistic missiles conducted by North Korea had threatened Pacific shipping and violated a missile launch moratorium announced by Pyongyang.
Korea missile tests aim for concessions at 6-nation talks-expert RIA Novosti 05 Jul 2006 -- North Korea's missile tests are designed to raise the country's profile and secure concessions at six-nation talks on the Korean peninsula's nuclear problem, a Russian expert said Wednesday.
N. Korean ambassador satisfied with talks at Russian Ministry RIA Novosti 05 Jul 2006 -- North Korean Ambassador to Russia Pak Ui Chun, summoned to the Foreign Ministry Wednesday following his country's tests of ballistic missiles, said he was satisfied with talks at the ministry.
Kim Jong Il Gives On-Site Guidance to New Pyongyang Taesong Tyre Factory KCNA 05 Jul 2006 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il gave on-site guidance to the newly built Pyongyang Taesong Tyre Factory.
U.S. Accused of Military Reinforcement and Exercises KCNA 05 Jul 2006 -- The Bush administration is raising the military spending and accelerating the production of new sophisticated weapons allegedly to arrest terrorism and guarantee peace.
"Remembering President Kim Il Sung" Vol. 2 Off Press KCNA 05 Jul 2006 -- A book "Remembering President Kim Il Sung" Vol. 2 has been brought out by the Workers' Party of Korea Publishing House
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Intensified Anti-U.S. Struggle KCNA 05 Jul 2006 -- A review of the last 6 years since the publication of the June 15 North-South Joint Declaration reinforces the Korean people's will that their cherished desire for national reunification is attainable only through a struggle against the U.S.
Kim Il Sung's Revolutionary History Lauded KCNA 05 Jul 2006 -- It is the biggest pride of the Korean revolution that the revolutionary history of President Kim Il Sung has been given steady continuity from generation to generation to shed eternal rays, says Rodong Sinmun Tuesday in a signed article.
Transcript: Press Briefing on North Korea Missile Launch The White House 04 Jul 2006
North Korea Conducts Missile Tests VOA 04 Jul 2006 -- U.S. officials say North Korea has test fired at least six missiles, including a long-range missile that failed shortly after launch.
North Korea Test Launches At Least Six Missiles VOA 04 Jul 2006 -- North Korea test- launched at least six missiles, including a long-range missile early Wednesday - defying international warnings.
China Proposes Informal Talks to Get North Korea Nuclear Negotiations Back on Track VOA 04 Jul 2006 -- China says informal talks may be the way to get North Korea to return to negotiations on its nuclear programs
US State Department Confirms North Korea Launch of Long-Range Missile VOA 04 Jul 2006 -- The U.S. State Department is confirming that North Korea launched a long-range missile early Wednesday morning, but that the missile failed less than a minute after take-off.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Giving Fuller Play to Vitality of Songun Politics KCNA 04 Jul 2006 -- The Songun politics of the Workers' Party of Korea serves as a treasured sword of justice protecting sovereignty of the nation and peace and security of the country and a powerful engine advancing the era of independence and reunification.
U.S. Deployment of New-Type Reconnaissance Plane in S. Korea under Fire KCNA 04 Jul 2006 -- "Convinced that peace is defended only by arms, the army and people of the DPRK are now in full preparedness to answer a preemptive attack with a relentless annihilating strike and a nuclear war with a mighty nuclear deterrent."
US Reaffirms Peaceful Intentions Toward Pyongyang VOA 03 Jul 2006 -- The United States reaffirmed Monday it has no intention of attacking North Korea, though the State Department said there would be an appropriate U.S. response to any long-range North Korean missile test.
Reunion of Separated Families and Relatives Closes KCNA 03 Jul 2006 -- The 14th reunion of separated families and relatives which began on June 19 continued in Mt. Kumgang Resort.
Rodong Sinmun on Anti-U.S. Struggle of South Koreans KCNA 03 Jul 2006 -- The nation-wide movement for independent national reunification requires to put an end to the U.S. policy of making south Korea into its military base and drive the U.S. imperialist aggressors out of south Korea, which is a vital issue related to the destiny of the nation and an urgent demand of the times that brooks no further delay.
Kim Jong Il Sends Message of Greetings to Hu Jintao KCNA 03 Jul 2006 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il Friday sent a message of greetings to Hu Jintao, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, on the occasion of the 85th founding anniversary of the CPC.
Inter-Korean Sports Talks Held KCNA 03 Jul 2006 -- Talks were held between the north and the south of Korea here on Thursday to discuss the matter of forming their unified team to participate in the 29th Olympiad to be held in Beijing in 2008.
Weekly on North Korea ROK National Intelligence Service June. 26 - July. 2, 2006
At Least 220 Cases of U.S. Aerial Espionage Committed against DPRK in June KCNA 01 Jul 2006 -- The U.S. imperialists committed at least 220 cases of aerial espionage against the DPRK in June by mobilizing strategic and tactical reconnaissance planes with different missions, according to military sources.
Mass Rallies Held in Cities and Counties to Denounce U.S. Imperialism KCNA 01 Jul 2006 -- Mass rallies were held in cities and counties on the occasion of "June 25, Day of Struggle against U.S. Imperialism".
Newly Built Kim Won Gyun Pyongyang Conservatory KCNA 01 Jul 2006 -- The construction of Kim Won Gyun Pyongyang Conservatory was completed as a grand seat for musical education in the Songun era.
Kim Won Gyun Pyongyang Conservatory Completed KCNA 01 Jul 2006 -- Kim Won Gyun Pyongyang Conservatory, a grand seat for the education in music in the era of Songun, was completed.

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