January 2007 - North Korea Special Weapons News

Iran denies North Korea's nuclear assistance RIA Novosti 31 Jan 2007 -- Iran dismissed Wednesday media reports of its nuclear cooperation with North Korea.
North Side Committee for Implementing June 15 Joint Declaration Meets KCNA 31 Jan 2007 -- A general meeting of the North Side Committee for Implementing the June 15 Joint Declaration took place in Pyongyang today
North Korea cannot yet pay off its debt to Russia - watchdog RIA Novosti 31 Jan 2007 -- North Korea cannot yet pay off its $8 billion debt to Russia, the head of Rostekhnadzor, Russia's technological standards watchdog, said Wednesday.
One Bank, Many Issues Involved in US-North Korea Financial Dispute VOA 31 Jan 2007 -- U.S. and North Korean negotiators are back in Beijing this week, trying to resolve a financial dispute that halted talks on Pyongyang's nuclear weapons for more than a year
Russia heads for N. Korea nuke talks with "cautious optimism" RIA Novosti 30 Jan 2007 -- The Russian delegation is going to Beijing for a new round of six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear program with "cautious optimism," a deputy foreign minister said Tuesday.
US-North Korea Financial Sanctions Talks End First Day With Little Sign of Progress VOA 30 Jan 2007 -- A second round of talks between U.S. and North Korean officials on U.S. financial sanctions have ended its first day in Beijing with little sign of progress
Complete Collection of Kim Il Sung's Works Vol. 67 Off Press KCNA 30 Jan 2007 -- Complete Collection of Kim Il Sung's Works Vol. 67 was brought out by the Workers' Party of Korea Publishing House
No Force on Earth Can Ever Stop Koreans' Dynamic Advance for Independent Reunification KCNA 30 Jan 2007 -- No force on earth can ever stop the dynamic advance of the Korean nation for independent reunification full of conviction of sure victory and optimism, Rodong Sinmun Monday says in a signed article.
Reckless Remarks of Commander of U.S. Forces in S. Korea under Fire KCNA 30 Jan 2007 -- Some days ago, the commander of the U.S. imperialist aggression troops in south Korea stressed the need to keep the "UN Command" even in peacetime to cope with the wartime, asserting that the role of the "UN Commander" should not be weakened even after the disbandment of the U.S.-south Korea "combined forces command" in the wake of the transfer of the "right to control wartime operation."
Anniversary of Kim Jong Il's Work Observed KCNA 30 Jan 2007 -- Today marks the 4th anniversary 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".
Thaechon Youth Power Station No. 4 KCNA 30 Jan 2007 -- The Thaechon Youth Power Station No. 4 has been built in Thaechon, North Phyongan Province of the DPRK, one more edifice of the era of the Workers' Party of Korea.
Analysis: U.S.-North Korea Talks: Behind Closed Doors cfr.org 29 Jan 2007 -- While attention focused on the Bush administration's new Iraq war plan in recent weeks, the White House strategy shifted significantly on another foreign policy conundrum: North Korea's nuclear program
US, North Korea to Resume Financial Talks This Week VOA 29 Jan 2007 -- U.S. Treasury officials are in Beijing for this week's scheduled resumption of financial talks with North Korean officials
Western Media's Rumor about Nuclear Cooperation Refuted KCNA 29 Jan 2007 -- A spokesman for the DPRK Foreign Ministry gave the following answer to the question put by KCNA on Jan. 27 as regards the rumor about the "DPRK's nuclear cooperation with Iran" floated by Western media: In a bid to mislead public opinion, some Western media recently spread the rumor that the DPRK is cooperating with Iran in nuclear development.
U.S. Criminal Scenario for Invasion of DPRK under Fire KCNA 29 Jan 2007 -- The U.S. imperialists' attempt to step up the "reorganization of the UN Command" under the pretext of the transfer of the "right to command wartime operation" behind the curtain of "dialogue" and "peace" clearly reveals their sinister intention to perpetuate their military domination over south Korea and realize their adventurous scenario for invasion of the DPRK
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Nationwide Struggle for Peace KCNA 29 Jan 2007 -- The reunification of Korea and co-prosperity of the nation are ensured by the nation-wide struggle to shatter the evermore undisguised reckless moves of the U.S. imperialists and their followers for invasion of the DPRK and defend the peace of the country.
Rodong Sinmun Deals with Role of KPA KCNA 29 Jan 2007 -- The Korean People's Army plays the role of a strong pillar in defending the country and vanguard in socialist construction. Rodong Sinmun Saturday observes this in a by-lined article.
U.S. Stages Air War Exercises against DPRK KCNA 29 Jan 2007 -- Warplanes of the U.S. imperialist aggression troops in south Korea recently staged war exercises against the DPRK to further aggravate the tense situation of the Korean Peninsula, according to a military source
North Korea Weekly (Jan. 22 - Jan. 28, 2007) ROK National Intelligence Service
N Korea dismisses allegations of nuclear help for Iran IRNA 27 Jan 2007 -- North Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday strongly denied Western media reports Pyongyang is giving assistance to Iran in its nuclear program.
Nation-wide Support to Countryside KCNA 27 Jan 2007 -- A nation-wide support to the countryside is being stepped up in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The Secretariat of the Cabinet, ministries and national institutions are taking lead in the undertaking, in response of the joint New Year editorial's call for turning the Miru Plain in North Hwanghae Province into a solid granary.
U.S. Smear Campaign against DPRK Blasted KCNA 26 Jan 2007 -- A spokesman for the DPRK Foreign Ministry on Thursday gave the following answer to a question put by KCNA as regards the recent smear campaign conducted by the U.S. against the DPRK over UN organizations' aid to it
US, North Korea to Hold Talks on Financial Sanctions in Beijing VOA 26 Jan 2007 -- The United States and North Korea will meet in Beijing next week to hold a second round of talks on financial sanctions against Pyongyang.
Roh Says No North-South Summit Without Nuclear Progress VOA 25 Jan 2007 -- South Korea's president says it would be inappropriate to for him to hold a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Il before multinational talks make progress toward ending the North's nuclear weapons programs
Russia, India urge for dialogue to solve N.Korea nuclear dispute RIA Novosti 25 Jan 2007 -- The international dispute surrounding North Korea's nuclear program can be resolved only through dialogue, the Russian and Indian leaders said in a joint statement Thursday.
KAPPC on Its Stand on Tour of Kaesong KCNA 25 Jan 2007 -- A spokesman for the Korean Asia-Pacific Peace Committee (KAPPC) gave the following answer to a question put by KCNA Wednesday as regards south Korean media's misinformation about the issue of tour of Kaesong
DPRK Delegation Back Home KCNA 25 Jan 2007 -- A delegation of the DPRK headed by Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Kim Kye Gwan returned home Wednesday after participating in the DPRK-U.S. talks in Berlin from Jan. 16 to 18.
Rodong Sinmun on Revolutionary Principle KCNA 25 Jan 2007 -- Rodong Sinmun Wednesday states that the revolutionary principle is tantamount to life and soul for the independent people.
Every Effort for Building Economic Power Called for KCNA 25 Jan 2007 -- It is an urgent requirement for building a great prosperous powerful socialist country at present to vigorously accelerate the building of an economic power. Rodong Sinmun today observes this in a by-lined article
Weekly Report on North Korea (January 19, 2007 - January 25, 2007) ROK Ministry of Unification
Russian Defense Chief: Iranian, N. Korean Missiles No Threat to Europe VOA 24 Jan 2007 -- Russian Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov has criticized U.S. plans to deploy a missile defense system in central Europe, saying Iran and North Korea do not and will not have missiles capable of striking European targets.
S. Korea Says North Shows Flexibility on Nuclear Weapons Issue VOA 24 Jan 2007 -- South Korea's foreign minister says North Korea is showing flexibility on proposals for getting rid of its nuclear weapons.
Russia-N. Korea inter-govt. commission could meet in March RIA Novosti 24 Jan 2007 -- A session of the Russian-North Korean inter-governmental commission on trade, economic, scientific and technical cooperation could be held in March, the Russian co-chairman said Wednesday.
U.S. Arms Build-Up for War against DPRK under Fire KCNA 24 Jan 2007 -- Recently the United States deployed a wing of F-117 Stealth fighter bombers and at least 300 support personnel in south Korea.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Realizing Great Alliance against Conservative Forces KCNA 24 Jan 2007 -- realize a great alliance against the conservative forces provides a firm guarantee for meeting the challenge of the pro-U.S. conservative forces, creating new politics and life and successfully promoting the cause of independent reunification, says Rodong Sinmun today in a signed article.
Coal Production Ups in DPRK KCNA 24 Jan 2007 -- Greater efforts are being directed to increasing coal production in the coal-mining industry in the DPRK
US, China Discuss Stronger North Korean and Iran Sanctions VOA 23 Jan 2007 -- U.S. and Chinese officials have discussed speeding up U.N. sanctions against North Korea, and expanding those against Iran.
Songun Policy Praised as Weapon for Human Cause of Independence KCNA 23 Jan 2007 -- The Songun policy serves as the most powerful weapon for successfully accelerating the human cause of independence.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Great National Unity KCNA 23 Jan 2007 -- Great national unity is the mode of existence of the Korean nation and the propelling force in the accomplishment of the cause of reunification, declares Rodong Sinmun Monday.
Giving Importance to Munitions Industry, Vital Demand KCNA 23 Jan 2007 -- Primary efforts should be concentrated on the development of munitions industry for steady consolidation of the material foundations of our military capabilities, says the joint New Year editorial
U.S. New Dangerous Military Moves under Fire KCNA 23 Jan 2007 -- The U.S. recently deployed a wing of F-117 Stealth fighter bombers and support personnel in south Korea. It is a disturbing military move that the U.S. transferred formations of F-117 Stealth fighter bombers to the Korean Peninsula from its mainland and decided to deploy them in south Korea on a long-term basis at a time when a series of talks for the settlement of the nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula are high on the agenda.
U.S. Envoy Says Progress Possible in North Korea Nuclear Talks Washington File 22 Jan 2007 -- U.S. negotiators are optimistic about resuming Six-Party Talks on North Korea's nuclear program within weeks, and lead U.S. envoy Christopher Hill says recent discussions with his North Korean counterpart indicate "there is a basis for making some progress this time."
Ban Ki-moon's system-wide probe of UN field activities to start with DPR Korea UN News Centre 22 Jan 2007 -- Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon moved quickly today on his promise of an external, system-wide probe of United Nations activities in the field, announcing that it would target as a first priority countries where hard currency transactions, independence of staff hiring and access to review local projects are an issue, beginning with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
U.S. Imperialists Urged to Drop Their Scenario for Preemptive Nuclear Attack on DPRK KCNA 22 Jan 2007 -- The U.S. imperialists recently transferred a wing of F-117 Stealth fighter bombers which includes 15-24 bombers and more than 300 support personnel to south Korea from the U.S. mainland.
Kim Jong Il Gives Field Guidance to Newly Built Thaechon Youth Power Station No. 4 KCNA 22 Jan 2007 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il gave field guidance to the newly built Thaechon Youth Power Station No. 4
Russia, N. Korea optimistic about new six-party talks - deputy FM RIA Novosti 22 Jan 2007 -- Moscow and Pyongyang are optimistic over the continuation in Beijing of six-party talks on the North Korean nuclear problem, a Russian deputy foreign minister said Monday.
North Korea Nuclear Negotiations Could Re-Start Soon VOA 22 Jan 2007 -- The U.S. chief negotiator on ending North Korea's nuclear weapons programs says talks could re-start soon, after host China agreed to arrange them as quickly as possible.
North Korea Weekly (Jan. 15 - Jan. 21, 2007) ROK National Intelligence Service
Russian, N.Korean envoys hold Korea's nuclear disarmament talks RIA Novosti 21 Jan 2007 -- Senior Russian and North Korean diplomats met in Moscow to discuss the prospects of solving North Korea's nuclear problem, the information and press department of Russia's foreign ministry said Sunday.
US, China Discuss Next Round of Talks on N. Korea's Nuclear Programs VOA 21 Jan 2007 -- The chief U.S. negotiator on North Korea's nuclear programs has arrived in Beijing to discuss preparations for the next round of six-nation disarmament talks
US Envoy Urges N. Korea to Consider Benefits of Ending Nuclear Capabilities VOA 20 Jan 2007 -- The top U.S. negotiator on North Korea nuclear disarmament is in Tokyo, halfway through four days of shuttle consultations with regional allies.
Meetings with North Korean Official "Positive," Says U.S. Envoy Washignton File 20 Jan 2007 -- U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Hill arrived in Seoul, South Korea, January 19 saying his recent discussions in Berlin with his North Korean counterpart were "very useful" and "positive."
US Envoy Urges N. Korea to Consider Benefits of Ending Nuclear Capabilities VOA 20 Jan 2007 -- The top U.S. negotiator on North Korea nuclear disarmament is in Tokyo, halfway through four days of shuttle consultations with regional allies.
Spokesman for DPRK Foreign Ministry on Results of DPRK-U.S. Talks KCNA 20 Jan 2007 -- A spokesman for the Foreign Ministry of the DPRK Friday gave the following answer to a question put by KCNA as regards the DPRK-U.S. talks held in Berlin: The talks between the DPRK and the U.S. were held in Berlin in accordance with the agreement reached between the two sides.
Joint Statement of Parties, Government and Organizations Supported KCNA 20 Jan 2007 -- Pyongyang-based papers today carry commentaries in support of the joint statement issued by the political parties, government and organizations in the DPRK for the purpose of ushering in the heyday of the cause of national reunification this year in conformity with the realistic requirement of the development of national history and the desire of the fellow countrymen
Dangerous U.S.-Japan Military Nexus under Fire KCNA 20 Jan 2007 -- Armed forces of the United States and Japan are staging frequent military maneuvers jointly or separately, exchanging visits to their respective areas
DPRK-Iranian Cultural and Scientific Exchange Plan Signed KCNA 20 Jan 2007 -- A 2007-2009 plan for cultural and scientific exchange between the governments of the DPRK and Iran was inked here on Friday
Kim Yong Nam Meets Iranian Foreign Ministry Delegation KCNA 20 Jan 2007 -- Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, met and had a friendly talk with a delegation of the Iranian Foreign Ministry headed by its Vice-Minister Mahdi Safari at the Mansudae Assembly Hall on Friday
Kim Jong Il Gives Field Guidance to Industrial Establishments in Huichon City KCNA 20 Jan 2007 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il gave field guidance to industrial establishments in Huichon City.
PRESS CONFERENCE BY UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME ON DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF KOREA United Nations 19 Jan 2007
Secretary-General Ban urges redoubling of efforts on denuclearizing Korean peninsula UN News Centre 19 Jan 2007 -- Welcoming the recent discussions between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and United States negotiators in Berlin over the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called on all sides involved in the six-party process discussing the issue to redouble their efforts.
US Charges North Korea Misused UN Aid Funds VOA 19 Jan 2007 -- The United States is accusing the U.N. development agency of allowing North Korea to illegally divert tens of millions of dollars in humanitarian aid funds for its own use
US Envoy: N. Korea Nuclear, Financial Talks Expected to Resume Soon VOA 19 Jan 2007 -- The chief U.S. envoy charged with negotiating an end to North Korea's nuclear weapons programs says multinational talks to that end will probably resume next month
Political Parties, Government and Organizations in DPRK Call for Promoting Cause of Reunification KCNA 19 Jan 2007 -- Political parties, government and organizations of the DPRK issued a joint statement Wednesday representing the mission of the nation to make this significant year a year of turning point in history by giving a new momentum to the cause of national reunification and the will of all the Koreans to achieve it
Songun, Life and Soul of Korea KCNA 19 Jan 2007 -- "Songun is the life and soul of the country and people and the dignity of the nation," says the joint New Year editorial.
Rodong Sinmun on Guidelines for Korea's Independent Reunification KCNA 19 Jan 2007 -- President Kim Il Sung advanced the three principles for Korea's reunification--independence, peaceful reunification and great national unity--and this is one of his greatest exploits for national reunification.
Iranian Foreign Ministry Delegation Arrives KCNA 19 Jan 2007 -- A delegation of the Iranian foreign ministry headed by its Vice-Minister Mahdi Safari arrived here Thursday by air.
Weekly Report on North Korea (January 12, 2007 - January 18, 2007) ROK Ministry of Unification
US-North Korean nuclear talks conclude in Berlin IRNA 18 Jan 2007 -- Informal talks between US and North Korean officials over Pyongyang's nuclear program have ended in Berlin on Thursday, DPA said.
Russia to help seek peaceful resolution of N. Korean problem -- Putin RIA Novosti 18 Jan 2007 -- Moscow will continue working for a peaceful resolution of the North Korean nuclear problem, the Russian president said Thursday.
Japan PM urges cooperation with Russia, China on six-party talks RIA Novosti 18 Jan 2007 -- Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Thursday his country will seek closer cooperation with Russia and China to ensure progress in the six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear program.
Rice Says Nuclear Deal With Pyongyang Would Normalize Relations VOA 18 Jan 2007 -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said in Berlin Thursday an accord ending North Korea's nuclear program would lead to normal relations between the United States and Pyongyang
KCNA Holds U.S. Chiefly Responsible for Counterfeiting KCNA 18 Jan 2007 -- It was recently disclosed that the United States is a centre for forged dollar notes, a worldwide problem, sparking off a great furor.
Invariable Guidelines in Cause of Reunification KCNA 18 Jan 2007 -- The joint New Year editorial re-clarified that the three principles of national reunification--independence, peaceful reunification and great national unity--put forth by President Kim Il Sung are the immutable guidelines in the cause of reunification, and it is the unshakeable will of Kim Jong Il to realize reunification in our generation true to the instructions of the President.
Complete Collection of Kim Il Sung's Works Vol. 66 Off Press KCNA 18 Jan 2007 -- The Workers' Party of Korea Publishing House published the Complete Collection of Kim Il Sung's Works Vol. 66.
Rodong Sinmun Lambastes U.S. Acts Aggravating Tension KCNA 18 Jan 2007 -- The United States is making quite a noise about "resumption of the six-party talks" and "peaceful settlement of the nuclear issue" from the beginning of the New Year as if it were interested in peace and security on the Korean Peninsula and inter-Korean cooperation
Rodong Sinmun on WPK's Foreign Policy Idea KCNA 18 Jan 2007 -- The stand and will of the Workers' Party of Korea and the Government of the DPRK to consistently adhere to the foreign policy idea of independence, peace and friendship are invariable and unshakable as declared in the joint New Year editorial, says Rodong Sinmun Wednesday in a signed article
DPRK Advances with Might of Single-minded Unity KCNA 18 Jan 2007 -- A fresh leap forward and innovation are being effected in different parts of the DPRK which is vigorously advancing to usher in a great heyday of Songun Korea full of confidence in victory.
Korean Nuclear Talks' Process Seen Achieving Multiple Goals Washington File 17 Jan 2007 -- The Six-Party Talks process not only is working toward a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula, but is promoting regional integration, says Christopher Hill, the lead U.S. envoy for the Six-Party Talks and the assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs.
US Envoy Says N. Korea Meeting Useful; Hopes Six-Party Talks Resume Soon VOA 17 Jan 2007 -- The top U.S. envoy to the six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear weapons program held a second meeting with his North Korean counterpart in Berlin Wednesday.
US points to "useful" talks with N. Korea over nuclear arms program IRNA 17 Jan 2007 -- The top US negotiator in the six-nation talks on North Korea's nuclear program, referred to "useful discussions" with North Korea's deputy foreign minister Kim Kye-gwan in Berlin on Tuesday.
US, North Korea hold informal nuclear weapons talks in Berlin IRNA 17 Jan 2007 -- US and North Korean officials on Tuesday held informal talks on Pyongyang's nuclear weapons program in Berlin, DPA quoted the US embassy as saying on Wednesday.
U.S. and Japan Accused of Their Moves for New War KCNA 17 Jan 2007 -- The U.S. and Japan began to examine the change of the CONPLAN-5055 worked out in 2002 into an "operational plan."
Kim Jong Il Inspects Command of KPA Unit 398 KCNA 17 Jan 2007 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il inspected the Command of KPA Unit 398.
U.S. sanctions against N.Korea must be lifted - Russian envoy RIA Novosti 17 Jan 2007 -- Financial sanctions imposed by the United States against Pyongyang must be lifted, the new chief Russian delegate to six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear program said Wednesday.
US, North Korea to Hold Second Berlin Meeting on Nuclear Talks VOA 17 Jan 2007 -- Senior U.S. and North Korean diplomats are holding rare one-on-one meetings in Berlin to lay the groundwork for another session of multinational talks on the North's nuclear weapons
South Korean Returns Home 31 Years After Alleged Abduction by North VOA 16 Jan 2007 -- A South Korean man who was abducted by North Korean agents more than three decades ago has arrived in Seoul
Electricity Production Goes Up KCNA 16 Jan 2007 -- Officials of the Ministry of Power Industry, with a sense of responsibility for a pilot in the building of an economic power, are working hard to make an epochal turn in the power production from the outset of the year.
Light Industrial Workers Respond to Call of Joint Editorial KCNA 16 Jan 2007 -- Working people of the light industrial factories of the DPRK are striving hard to increase the variety and quality of products in response to the joint New Year editorial's call for decisively improving the production of consumer goods.
Ceaseless Implementation of June 15 Joint Declaration Called for KCNA 16 Jan 2007 -- The historic June 15 North-South Joint Declaration is a beacon of hope as it showed the way for prosperity of the Korean nation.
Kim Jong Il Inspects Command of KPA Combined Unit 593 KCNA 16 Jan 2007 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il inspected the Command of KPA Combined Unit 593.
East Asian Leaders Call for N. Korea to Abandon Nuclear Program KCNA 15 Jan 2007 -- Leaders of 16 Asia-Pacific countries have pledged to speed up economic integration, and have called on North Korea to abandon its nuclear weapons programs
Rodong Sinmun on Danger of Imperialists' Ideological and Cultural Poisoning KCNA 15 Jan 2007 -- It is necessary to clearly understand the danger of the imperialists' ideological and cultural poisoning, strictly shatter it and intensify the ideological education, says Rodong Sinmun Sunday in a signed article.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Defending Peace KCNA 15 Jan 2007 -- To defend peace from the outsiders' aggression and war is one of the most primary tasks facing all the Koreans at present for national reunification and their common prosperity.
Spokesman for CPRF Raps U.S. for Introducing Stealth Fighter Bombers into S. Korea KCNA 15 Jan 2007 -- A spokesman for the Committee for the Peaceful Reunification of the Fatherland (CPRF) issued a statement Saturday blasting the United States for on-going introduction of a wing of F-117 Stealth fighter bombers and at least 300 support personnel into south Korea.
N. Korea's Kim Jong-il opposed to handshakes as alien, unhygienic RIA Novosti 15 Jan 2007 -- North Korea intends to disabuse its citizens of handshakes as a practice alien to Koreans, replacing it with a slight bow instead, a nationwide newspaper reported Monday.
North Korea Weekly (Jan. 8 - Jan. 14, 2007) ROK National Intelligence Service
Chinese, Japanese, S. Korean Leaders Take United Stand on North Korea VOA 14 Jan 2007 -- The leaders of China, Japan and South Korea have held their first summit in two years - a period strained by historical differences and tensions over territorial disputes
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Establishing New International Economic Order KCNA 13 Jan 2007 -- It is one of the important guarantees for the prosperity and development of countries and nations to establish a new international economic order.
This Year's Slogan for Reunification Lauded KCNA 13 Jan 2007 -- "Add brilliance to the June 15 reunification era by attaching importance to the nation, defending peace and achieving unity!" the slogan set forth in the joint New Year editorial, is a just call reflecting the Koreans' desire and will for reunification and the current requirements of the movement for independent reunification that has entered a new phase of development, declares Rodong Sinmun in a signed article Friday.
Invariable Foreign Policy of DPRK KCNA 13 Jan 2007 -- The joint New Year editorial of Rodong Sinmun, Joson Inmingun and Chongnyon Jonwi clarified that the Workers' Party of Korea and the DPRK government will hold fast to the idea of independence, peace and friendship
Rodong Sinmun on Kim Jong Il's Leadership over Drive to Build Economic Power KCNA 12 Jan 2007 -- Rodong Sinmun today carries a signed article dealing with the wise leadership of the Workers' Party of Korea which brought about a new turning point in building a socialist economic power
Great Army-people Unity, Pride of DPRK KCNA 12 Jan 2007 -- The New Year's joint editorial called for developing rock-solid the great army-people unity, the first of its kind in the world
Weekly Report on North Korea (January 5, 2007 - January 11, 2007) ROK Ministry of Unification
DPR Korea: Panel chair calls on States to report steps being taken to enforce sanctions UN News Centre 11 Jan 2007 -- The Chairman of a United Nations committee monitoring sanctions imposed on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) after it claimed to have conducted a nuclear test, today called on all States to report on steps being taken to apply the measures against the country as well as on individuals supporting its military programme.
Defence of Global Peace and Security Called for KCNA 11 Jan 2007 -- To defend the global peace and security at present is an urgent requirement and task of the times which no one can turn aside from as it is a vital issue related to the destiny of humankind.
Agricultural Working People Vow to Make Epochal Advance KCNA 11 Jan 2007 -- The agricultural working people of the DPRK, with high degree of revolutionary enthusiasm and firm resolution, have all responded to the call of the joint New Year editorial for keeping up farming as the great foundation of the country and making an epoch-making advance in solving the food problem for the people
Youths Meet to Implement Joint New Year Editorial KCNA 10 Jan 2007 -- A rally of members of the young vanguard took place at the Open Air Theater of the Youth Park on Jan. 8 to carry out to the letter the militant tasks laid down in the joint New Year editorial
Three Tasks for Independent Reunification KCNA 10 Jan 2007 -- The joint New Year editorial puts forward the slogan, "Add brilliance to the June 15 reunification era by attaching importance to the nation, maintaining peace and achieving unity!"
President Kim Il Sung's Immortal Exploits KCNA 10 Jan 2007 -- All the people of the DPRK are replete with enthusiasm for further glorifying the imperishable exploits gained by President Kim Il Sung in this significant year in which they are greeting his 95th birth anniversary
US Commander 'Suspects' N. Korea Will Test Another Nuclear Bomb VOA 09 Jan 2007 -- The commander of the U.S. forces in South Korea says it is probably a question of when, not if, North Korea will test a second nuclear device
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Strengthening International Solidarity KCNA 09 Jan 2007 -- The Workers' Party and people of Korea will continue to strengthen the international solidarity with the world progressives this year, too
Putting Spurs to Reunification Movement Called for KCNA 09 Jan 2007 -- The Korean nation should put greater spurs to the patriotic movement for reunification and open up a heyday of the cause of reunification this year, true to the calls of the joint editorial, says Rodong Sinmun Monday in a signed article
Dynamic General Offensive for Building Socialist Economic Power Called for KCNA 09 Jan 2007 -- Rodong Sinmun Monday editorially calls on all officials, party members and other working people to turn out as one in the drive for the prosperity of the country in hearty response to the militant appeal of the Workers' Party of Korea so that the general march of the Songun revolution may be accelerated throughout it.
Self-Reliance, Motive Power for Victory of Korean Revolution KCNA 09 Jan 2007 -- The joint New Year editorial calls upon the entire people to run the economy by their own efforts, their own technology and their own resources with a determination that they must build a socialist paradise by themselves, noting that it is high time to dash forward toward the new eminence of the prosperity and development under the uplifted slogan of self-reliance
General Offensive for Building Socialist Economic Power Called for KCNA 08 Jan 2007 -- Rodong Sinmun Sunday in a signed article calls for waging a vigorous general offensive for building a socialist economic power, holding aloft the slogan of self-reliance.
U.S. Imperialist Aggression Forces Commit Air Strike Exercise KCNA 08 Jan 2007 -- Strategic bombers of the U.S. imperialist aggression forces staged a DPRK-targeted madcap air strike exercise on Jan. 5, according to a military source
North Korea Weekly (Jan. 1 - Jan. 7, 2007) ROK National Intelligence Service
Rice Warns Against New North Korean Nuclear Test VOA 05 Jan 2007 -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Friday a new North Korean nuclear test would only deepen that country's isolation
Rice Says Discussions Continue on Resuming Korea Nuclear Talks Washington File 05 Jan 2007 -- Intensive discussions are under way among the parties to talks aimed at a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula on when it might be appropriate to resume formal negotiations, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said January 5.
DPRK Full of Confidence in Victory KCNA 05 Jan 2007 -- All the people of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea have greeted the New Year Juche 96(2007) full of confidence in victory.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Glorifying This Year with Proud Victories and Feats KCNA 05 Jan 2007 -- Rodong Sinmun Thursday in an editorial calls for glorifying with proud victories and feats the significant year of 2007, in which the Korean people will commemorate the 95th birth anniversary of President Kim Il Sung and the 75th anniversary of the foundation of the Korean People's Army
Ushering in Heyday of Cause of Independent Reunification Urged KCNA 05 Jan 2007 -- Rodong Sinmun Thursday calls for adding brilliance to the June 15 era of reunification by forcefully accelerating the march toward independent reunification this year.
Anniversary of Kim Jong Il's Work Marked KCNA 05 Jan 2007 -- Rodong Sinmun today dedicates an article to the 15th anniversary of the publication of General Secretary Kim Jong Il's work "The Historical Lesson in Building Socialism and the General Line of Our Party."
Pyongyangites Meet to Vow to Implement Tasks of Joint New Year Editorial KCNA 05 Jan 2007 -- A mass rally of Pyongyangites was held at Kim Il Sung Square Thursday to vow to bring about a fresh turn in building a great prosperous and powerful nation by dynamically pushing forward the Songun revolution in warm response to the joint editorial this year
Weekly Report on North Korea (December 29, 2006-January 4, 2007) ROK Ministry of Unification
Kim Jong Il Sends Wreath to Bier of Late Paek Nam Sun KCNA 04 Jan 2007 -- Leader Kim Jong Il Wednesday sent a wreath to the bier of the late Foreign Minister Paek Nam Sun, deputy to the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, expressing deep condolences over his death.
Determinations to Implement Tasks Laid down in Joint New Year Editorial Evinced KCNA 04 Jan 2007 -- People of different social standings in the DPRK are firmly determined to thoroughly implement the tasks set forth in the joint New Year editorial calling for ushering in a great heyday of Songun Korea full of confidence in victory, upon receiving the editorial
Main Trend toward Independence Cannot Be Blocked: Rodong Sinmun KCNA 04 Jan 2007 -- The joint New Year editorial declares that nothing can stop the struggle of the people for independence, notes Rodong Sinmun
Outcries of Commander of U.S. Forces in S. Korea Blasted KCNA 03 Jan 2007 -- The commander of the U.S. forces in south Korea was recently reported to have cried out for "strengthening the posture to cope with the wartime situation."
Kim Jong Il Enjoys Art Performance Given on Occasion of New Year KCNA 03 Jan 2007 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il enjoyed an art performance given by the Merited State Chorus of the KPA on the occasion of the New Year
Ban Ki-Moon expresses condolences on death of DPR Korea minister, hopes talks not affected UN News Centre 03 Jan 2007 -- Offering his condolences today on the death of the Foreign Minister of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed his hope that this would not affect the Six-Party Process aimed at achieving a denuclearization of the Korean peninsula.
Pyongyang on New Year's Day KCNA 02 Jan 2007 -- The New Year's Day of Juche 96 (2007) has come. From the early morning, streams of the Korean people visit statues of the great President Kim Il Sung, the eternal sun of Juche, with floral baskets and bunches of flowers to make a New Year's bow to him.
Homage Paid to Kim Il Sung KCNA 02 Jan 2007 -- Senior party, army and state officials and people from all walks of life visited the Kumsusan Memorial Palace on Monday to pay homage to President Kim Il Sung on the occasion of the New Year Juche 96 (2007).
Floral Baskets Laid before Statues of Kim Il Sung KCNA 03 Jan 2007 -- Baskets of flowers were placed before the statues of President Kim Il Sung on the occasion of the New Year Juche 96 (2007).
Joint New Year Editorial Issued KCNA 01 Jan 2007 -- Rodong Sinmun, Joson Inmingun and Chongnyon Jonwi today released a joint editorial under the title "Usher in a Great Heyday of Songun Korea Full of Confidence in Victory" on the occasion of the hope-filled New Year
At Least 2,200 Cases of U.S. Aerial Espionage Committed against DPRK in 2006 KCNA 01 Jan 2007 -- The U.S. imperialist aggression forces committed more than 2,200 cases of aerial espionage against the DPRK this year by mobilizing strategic and tactical reconnaissance planes with different missions based overseas and in south Korea, according to a military source

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January 2007 - North Korea Special Weapons News