April 2007 - North Korea Special Weapons News

North Korea Weekly (Apr. 23 - 29, 2007) ROK National Intelligence Service
Weekly Report on North Korea (April 23, 2007 - April 29, 2007) ROK Ministry of Unification
Kimilsungia Festival and Kimilsungia-Kimjongilia Show Close KCNA 28 Apr 2007 -- The 9th Kimilsungia Festival and Kimilsungia-Kimjongilia show celebrating the 75th founding anniversary of the Korean People's Army successfully closed with due ceremony Friday.
United States, Japan Say Patience on North Korea "Not Unlimited" Washington File 27 Apr 2007 -- U.S. patience with North Korea to follow through on its pledge to shut down its Yongbyon nuclear reactor and other commitments as part of a February 13 agreement is "not unlimited," President Bush says, but he adds that North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il still has time to "make the right choice."
US, Japan Urge North Korea to Shut Down Nuclear Weapons Programs VOA 27 Apr 2007 -- President Bush and visiting Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe say they see eye-to-eye on North Korea
South Korean Diplomacy Ends North Korean Hunger Strike in Thailand VOA 27 Apr 2007 -- More than 400 North Koreans in Thai custody have ended a two-day hunger strike
PRESS CONFERENCE ON SUSPENSION OF UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME ACTIVITIES IN DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF KOREA United Nations 26 Apr 2007
Kim Jong Il Pays Homage to Kim Il Sung KCNA 26 Apr 2007 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il, together with KPA commanding officers, visited the Kumsusan Memorial Palace on Wednesday morning on the occasion of the 75th founding anniversary of the heroic KPA.
Kim Jong Il Enjoys Performance of KPA State Merited Chorus KCNA 26 Apr 2007 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il, together with servicepersons appreciated a performance given by the KPA State Merited Chorus on Wednesday to celebrate the 75th founding anniversary of the heroic KPA.
Grand Military Parade Held on Army Day KCNA 26 Apr 2007 -- -- A grand military parade of units of the three services of the Korean People's Army, the Korean People's Security Forces, the Worker-Peasant Red Guards and the Young Red Guards was held at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang on Wednesday to celebrate the 75th founding anniversary of the KPA.
Grand Military Parade Held to Mark KPA's 75th Birthday KCNA 26 Apr 2007 -- A grand military parade of units of the three services of the Korean People's Army, the Korean People's Security Forces, the Worker-Peasant Red Guards and the Young Red Guards was held at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang on Wednesday to celebrate the 75th founding anniversary of KPA.
Torchlight Procession Held to Mark Birthday of KPA KCNA 26 Apr 2007 -- A grand torchlight procession "Victorious Army" was held by youths and students at Kim Il Sung Square on Wednesday evening to celebrate the 75th founding anniversary of the Korean People's Army.
75th Anniversary of KPA Editorially Observed KCNA 26 Apr 2007 -- The Korean People's Army will always demonstrate its dignity as the revolutionary army of the three generals of Mt. Paektu and the ever-victorious history of the Juche-oriented revolution which advances with the army in the van under the experienced and seasoned leadership of the Workers' Party of Korea will steadily move ahead, says Rodong Sinmun today.
Hundreds of North Korean Defectors Begin Hunger Strike in Thailand VOA 25 Apr 2007 -- Hundreds of North Koreans who fled their country have begun a hunger strike in Thailand, where they are being held in custody
Bolstering of Nation's Defence Power Called for KCNA 25 Apr 2007 -- The DPRK's defence power is the result of the Songun revolutionary leadership of the illustrious commanders of Mt. Paektu and serves as an effective treasured sword for protecting the country and nation as it guarantees the sovereignty of the country and nation and their right to existence.
KPA, Full of Spirit of Defending Leader Devotedly KCNA 25 Apr 2007 -- April 25 is 75th birthday of the heroic Korean People's Army that has covered the road replete with victory and honor along with the long history of the Korean revolution.
US Says It Is Not Worried About South Korea's Food Aid to North VOA 24 Apr 2007 -- The U.S. ambassador to South Korea says Washington and Seoul do not have widely divergent views on North Korea, despite an announcement Sunday that the South is ready on its own and outside the six-party nuclear talks framework to provide food aid to the North
Kim Yong Nam Meets Syrian Foreign Ministry Delegation KCNA 24 Apr 2007 -- Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, Monday met and had a talk in a friendly atmosphere with a delegation of the Syrian Foreign Ministry led by Deputy Minister Ahmad Arnous which paid a courtesy call on him at the Mansudae Assembly Hall.
U.S. Policy of Strength Bound to Go Bust KCNA 24 Apr 2007 -- The U.S. has pursued the policy of strength, bent on high-handed and arbitrary practices out of extreme arrogance, but it is now bound to go bust.
North-South Committee for Promotion of Economic Cooperation Meets KCNA 23 Apr 2007 -- The 13th meeting of the North-South Committee for the Promotion of Economic Cooperation was held here from April 18 to 22 according to the agreement reached at the 20th North-South Ministerial Talks.
Kim Il Sung's Idea of Great National Unity Hailed KCNA 23 Apr 2007 -- President Kim Il Sung's idea of great national unity serves as a great asset and a fundamental cornerstone for the settlement of the issue of the country's reunification and the national problem.
U.S. Air Force Perpetrates Madcap War Exercises against DPRK KCNA 23 Apr 2007 -- The U.S. imperialist aggressor forces are hell-bent on aerial war exercises against the DPRK, according to military sources.
Kim Jong Il Inspects KPA Navy Unit 790 KCNA 23 Apr 2007 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il inspected KPA Navy Unit 790 honored with the title of O Jung Hup-led 7th Regiment.
Kim Jong Il Inspects KPA Unit 1637 KCNA 23 Apr 2007 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il inspected KPA Unit 1637.
North Korea Weekly (Apr. 16 - 22, 2007) ROK National Intelligence Service
Weekly Report on North Korea (April 16, 2007 - April 22, 2007) ROK Ministry of Unification
South Korea Agrees to Resume Aid to North VOA 22 Apr 2007 -- South Korea has agreed to resume massive shipments of rice to impoverished North Korea, despite Pyongyang's failure to shut its main nuclear reactor as promised at six-party talks on its nuclear weapons programs
U.S. Accused of Contemplating Saber-Rattling against DPRK KCNA 21 Apr 2007 -- The United States has posed a serious military threat to the DPRK since it amassed offensive forces around it.
Director of DPRK GDAE Sends Message to Director-General of IAEA KCNA 21 Apr 2007 -- Ri Je Son, director of the General Department of Atomic Energy of the DPRK, on April 20 sent a message to Mohamed el-Baradei, director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, in connection with the fact that on April 17 the IAEA made a request for the DPRK visit of its working delegation.
Improving Human Rights in North Korea Strengthens Global Security Washington File 20 Apr 2007 -- Improving human rights in North Korea can make the Asia-Pacific region and the rest of the world safer while also making North Korean lives better, says a senior U.S. human rights official.
N.Korea to stop reactor, invite inspectors after funds released RIA Novosti 20 Apr 2007 -- North Korea told the UN nuclear watchdog Friday that it will halt the Yongbyon reactor and invite inspectors to check once funds frozen in a Macao bank are released.
North, South Korea Continue Economic Talks as Pyongyang Misses Nuclear Deadline VOA 20 Apr 2007 -- North and South Korean officials are struggling to make progress on economic talks in Pyongyang, but North Korea's missing of a deadline to start dismantling its nuclear programs is causing tension at the talks
Japan Denounced for Disturbing 6-Party Talks KCNA 20 Apr 2007 -- Japan, making much ado about the "abduction issue" which does not deserve a passing note, has no job to do at the 6-party talks, declares a Rodong Sinmun analyst Thursday
South Side Delegation Arrives KCNA 19 Apr 2007 -- A south side delegation with Jin Tong Su, vice-minister of Finance and Economy, as its chief delegate arrived here to attend the 13th meeting of the North-South Committee for the Promotion of Economic Cooperation on Wednesday.
North and South Korea Hold Economic Talks Despite Early Delay VOA 19 Apr 2007 -- North and South Korean officials have opened talks in Pyongyang regarding food aid and other joint-projects.
DPRK Delegate Denounces U.S. Moves to Escalate Arms Race in Space KCNA 19 Apr 2007 -- A DPRK delegate, addressing a meeting of the UN Disarmament Commission, said that world powers are spurring on the global arms race, while increasing military spending and gaining enormous profits through arms sale.
North Korea starts moving funds from BDA accounts RIA Novosti 19 Apr 2007 -- Holders of North Korean accounts at the Macao-based bank Banco Delta Asia have started transferring their deposits, worth $25 billion, to other East Asian banks, the Japanese daily Yomiuri said Thursday.
Over 166,220 Pieces of Gifts, Orders, Medals, Honorable Titles Presented to Kim Il Sung KCNA 19 Apr 2007 -- President Kim Il Sung has been presented 166,220 pieces of gifts, orders, medals and honorable titles and certificates by party, state and government heads, dignitaries, political parties and organizations in more than 170 countries and regions, international organizations, groups for the study of the Juche idea and overseas and south Koreans since the liberation of the country.
Imperishable Banner for Great National Unity KCNA 19 Apr 2007 -- Kim Jong Il made public the classic work "Let Us Reunify the Country Independently and Peacefully through the Great Unity of the Entire Nation" on April 18, Juche 87 (1998).
Anniversary of Kim Jong Il's Work Observed KCNA 19 Apr 2007 -- Kim Jong Il's famous work "Let Us Reunify the Country Independently and Peacefully through the Great Unity of the Entire Nation" is a library of national unity, which gives scientific answers to theoretical and practical questions arising in accomplishing the cause of the country's reunification by the efforts of the nation itself by comprehensively consummating the Juche-oriented idea and line of the great unity of the nation put forward by President Kim Il Sung and the feats he performed in it and developing them in depth to meet the requirements of the developing reality.
N.Korea looks to Russia to cancel its $9 bln debt RIA Novosti 18 Apr 2007 -- North Korea expects Russia to wipe out its $8.8 billion Soviet-era debt, the Russian co-chairman of an intergovernmental commission said Wednesday.
Ernst & Young says Macao-based BDA clean, cites minor faults RIA Novosti 18 Apr 2007 -- Ernst & Young Global found no major violations in the operations of Banco Delta Asia (BDA), accused by Washington of assisting North Korea in money laundering and counterfeit dollar distribution, a local paper said.
Monument "Protectors of Arts for Century" Erected KCNA 17 Apr 2007 -- The monument "Protectors of Arts for the Century" bearing the august names of President Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il was erected in Pyongyang on the occasion of the Day of the Sun.
North Korea could close nuclear reactor - U.S., South Korea RIA Novosti 17 Apr 2007 -- U.S. satellites have spotted unusual activity near North Korea's nuclear reactor Monday which, Washington believes, may be evidence that North Korea is closing down the reactor, South Korea's Dong-a Ilbo said Tuesday citing diplomatic sources.
US Flexible on Korea Nuclear Timetable VOA 17 Apr 2007 -- The United States said Tuesday it is prepared to allow more time for North Korea to fulfill terms of the six-party agreement under which it is to give up its nuclear program
China 'Cannot Confirm' Reported N. Korean Activity at Yongbyon Nuclear Facility VOA 17 Apr 2007 -- The Chinese government has said it cannot confirm South Korean reports of unusual activity at North Korea's Yongbyon nuclear facility, and indicated a dispute over North Korean bank accounts in Macau has yet to be resolved
Implementation of sanctions against DPR Korea on track, UN says UN News Centre 16 Apr 2007 -- The implementation of sanctions against the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea (DPRK), imposed last October after the country claimed to have conducted a nuclear test, is on track, the head of the Security Council's sanctions committee said today.
U.S. stance on N. Korean accounts hampers talks - Russian official RIA Novosti 16 Apr 2007 -- The ambiguity of the U.S. position regarding transactions with a Macao bank holding North Korean funds is creating serious obstacles to the resolution of the nuclear dispute on the Korean Peninsula, a Russian deputy foreign minister said Monday.
N. Korea plans to keep unfrozen funds in Macao for now - media RIA Novosti 16 Apr 2007 -- North Korea will continue holding its funds unfrozen under a six-nation deal in the same Macao bank for the time being, South Korean media said Monday.
National Meeting Held to Commemorate Day of Sun KCNA 16 Apr 2007 -- A national meeting was held at Pyongyang Indoor Stadium Saturday with large attendance to commemorate the 95th birth anniversary of President Kim Il Sung.
Letter to Kim Jong Il from AINDF Central Committee KCNA 16 Apr 2007 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il received a letter from the Central Committee of the Anti-Imperialist National Democratic Front Sunday, the Day of the Sun.
Day of Sun Editorially Observed KCNA 16 Apr 2007 -- Papers today dedicate editorials to the 95th birth anniversary of President Kim Il Sung.
Senior Officials Pay Homage to Kim Il Sung KCNA 16 Apr 2007 -- Senior party, army and state officials, the chairman of a friendly party, Cabinet members and leading officials of party, armed forces and power organs, public organizations, ministries and national institutions visited the Kumsusan Memorial Palace Sunday to pay homage to President Kim Il Sung on the occasion of his 95th birth anniversary.
Materialization of Kim Il Sung's Idea of Believing in People as in Heaven Called for KCNA 16 Apr 2007 -- Korean-style socialism has fully displayed its advantages and vitality generation after generation as it is a peculiar one, an embodiment of President Kim Il Sung's idea of believing in people as in Heaven.
TV Joint Gathering Commemorates Day of Sun KCNA 16 Apr 2007 -- A TV joint gathering "President Kim Il Sung, the sun for all people" took place at the People's Palace of Culture on April 13 on the occasion of the Day of the Sun.
Joint National Meeting of KCU Organizations Held KCNA 16 Apr 2007 -- A joint national meeting of the Korean Children's Union organizations was held at the square of the Kumsusan Memorial Palace Saturday on the occasion of the 95th birth anniversary of President Kim Il Sung.
Kim Jong Il Orders Upgrading of Military Ranks of KPA Commanding Officers KCNA 16 Apr 2007 -- Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army Kim Jong Il on Saturday issued Order No. 0010 to upgrade the military ranks of KPA commanding officers.
North Korea Weekly (Apr. 9 -15, 2007) ROK National Intelligence Service
Weekly Report on North Korea (April 9, 2007 - April 15, 2007) ROK Ministry of Unification
US Envoy Believes North Korea Will Honor Nuclear Agreement VOA 15 Apr 2007 -- A special U.S. envoy to North Korea says he believes the communist nation will honor an agreement to shut down a nuclear reactor, despite the expiration of a key deadline Saturday
U.S. Will Give North Korea "A Few More Days" To Keep Nuclear Deal Washington File 14 Apr 2007 -- The United States is willing to give North Korea a few more days to make good on a pledge to shut down the Yongbyon nuclear reactor after having missed the April 14 deadline for doing so, a senior State Department official says.
North Korea Misses Deadline to Shut Down Nuclear Reactor VOA 14 Apr 2007 -- An April 14 deadline has passed and there are no signs that North Korea has begun to shut down its main nuclear reactor, as it agreed to do in February
DPRK to Move Only When Lifting of Financial Sanction Proved to Be Reality KCNA 14 Apr 2007 -- A spokesman for the DPRK Foreign Ministry Friday gave the following answer to a question put by KCNA as regards the U.S. and Macao administrative authorities' announcement of the de-freezing of the fund of the DPRK:
Inter-Korean Red Cross Talks Held KCNA 14 Apr 2007 -- The 8th north-south Red Cross talks were held at Mt. Kumgang Resort from Apr. 10 through 13.
Kimilsungia Festival and Kimilsungia-Kimjongilia Show Open KCNA 14 Apr 2007 -- The 9th Kimilsungia Festival and the Kimilsungia-Kimjongilia Show to celebrate the 75th founding anniversary of the Korean People's Army opened here on Friday.
Guideline for Fulfilling Kim Il Sung's Idea and Cause: Rodong Sinmun KCNA 14 Apr 2007 -- Rodong Sinmun Friday dedicates an article to the 33rd anniversary of the famous work of Kim Jong Il "Let Us More Firmly Establish Monolithic Ideological System in Whole Party and Society."
"Complete Collection of Kim Il Sung's Works" Vol. 68 Published KCNA 14 Apr 2007 -- "Complete Collection of Kim Il Sung's Works" Vol. 68 was published by the Workers' Party of Korea Publishing House.
Collection of Reminiscences Published KCNA 14 Apr 2007 -- "Among the People" Vol. 70, a collection of reminiscences, has been brought out by the Workers' Party of Korea Publishing House.
Title of Generalissimo, Commendation by Country and People KCNA 14 Apr 2007 -- Fifteen years have passed since President Kim Il Sung was awarded the title of Generalissimo of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
Anti-DPRK War Maneuvers of U.S. Imperialists KCNA 14 Apr 2007 -- The U.S. imperialist aggression forces have staged ceaseless anti-DPRK war exercises, according to a military source.
Analysis: No Easy Path to North Korea Deal cfr.org 13 Apr 2007 -- Nearly two months after Six-Party Talk members signed a tentative denuclearization agreement, the April 14 deadline for North Korea to shut down the main reactor at its facility at Yongbyon looms
Kim Yong Il Elected Premier of DPRK Cabinet KCNA 13 Apr 2007 -- Kim Yong Il was elected premier of the DPRK Cabinet at the 5th Session of the 11th Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK.
US Says North Korea Missing Deadline, But Nuclear Deal Not Scuttled VOA 13 Apr 2007 -- The United States acknowledged Friday that North Korea will miss a weekend deadline for shutting down its main nuclear facility
North Korea: Reactor Shutdown Deadline Looms RFE/RL 13 Apr 2007 -- North Korea has until April 14 to begin dismantling its nuclear-weapons program.
Frustration Builds About North Korea's Nuclear Process VOA 13 Apr 2007 -- North Korea still says it intends to abide by a February agreement to shut down its main nuclear facilities - but not until it confirms the receipt of millions of dollars previously frozen in a Macau bank
5th Session of 11th SPA of DPRK Held KCNA 12 Apr 2007 -- The 5th session of the 11th Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK was held at the Mansudae Assembly Hall on Wednesday.
Report on Results of Implementation of Last Year's State Budget and State Budget for This Year KCNA 12 Apr 2007 -- Deputy to the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly Ro Tu Chol, vice-premier of the Cabinet, delivered a report on the results of implementation of the state budget of the DPRK for Juche 95 (2006) and its state budget for Juche 96 (2007) at the fifth session of the 11th SPA held on Wednesday.
SPA Hears Report on Work of Cabinet Last Year and Its Tasks for This Year KCNA 12 Apr 2007 -- Deputy to the Supreme People's Assembly Kwak Pom Gi, vice-premier of the Cabinet, delivered a report on the work of the DPRK Cabinet in Juche 95 (2006) and its tasks for Juche 96 (2007) at the fifth session of the eleventh SPA held on Wednesday.
Rodong Sinmun on Kim Il Sung's Feats for Global Independence KCNA 12 Apr 2007 -- President Kim Il Sung was a peerlessly great person and an elder statesman of the world in the 20th century who had led the cause of global independence to victory with his great idea and extraordinary leadership ability, says Rodong Sinmun Wednesday in a signed article.
US, South Korean Negotiators Urge North to Begin Nuclear Shutdown VOA 12 Apr 2007 -- The chief U.S. and South Korean negotiators on North Korea's nuclear weapons program say Pyongyang needs to begin shutting down its nuclear reactor despite the probability of missing a Saturday deadline
North Korea To Miss Deadline On Shutting Reactor RFE/RL 11 Apr 2007 -- North Korea says it will miss an April 14 deadline to shut down its main nuclear reactor, but could start the process within 30 days.
Macao authorities say Pyongyang can withdraw frozen funds RIA Novosti 11 Apr 2007 -- Macao's Monetary Authority said Wednesday that North Korea could withdraw or transfer its unfrozen $25 million in a local bank.
US Says North Korea to Invite UN Inspectors Within Day of Getting Funds VOA 11 Apr 2007 -- The head of a U.S. delegation that visited North Korea says Pyongyang has offered to take initial steps to shut down its nuclear program within a day of receiving funds that have been frozen in a Macau bank.
U.S. and Japanese Reactionaries' Moves for Establishing MD under Fire KCNA 10 Apr 2007 -- It is preposterous for the U.S. imperialists to raise a hue and cry over "missile threat" from the DPRK and assert that they would expand and push forward the plan for the establishment of the missile defence system (MD) to "protect" themselves and their allies.
Anniversary of Kim Jong Il's Election as Chairman of NDC of DPRK Editorially Observed KCNA 10 Apr 2007 -- Today the army and people of the DPRK are significantly celebrating the 14th anniversary of Kim Jong Il's election as chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK.
Rodong Sinmun on Undying Exploits of Kim Il Sung in Leading National Reunification Movement KCNA 10 Apr 2007 -- The whole life of President Kim Il Sung was the noblest and most brilliant life in which he devoted his all to the country and the nation and performed immortal, great exploits in the cause of the reunification of the country, says Rodong Sinmun in an article Monday.
Pyongyang Active with Preparations for Day of Sun KCNA 10 Apr 2007 -- A festive atmosphere is prevailing in Pyongyang, the capital of the DPRK, with the approach of the Day of the Sun (April 15).
Public Health Services in DPRK KCNA 10 Apr 2007 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea keeps paying much effort to the public health services.
Japan Extends Sanctions On North Korea RFE/RL 10 Apr 2007 -- Japan says it has decided to extend sanctions against North Korea for six more months, as Pyongyang faces a deadline to shut down its main nuclear reactor.
Japan's FM doubts N.Korea will shut down reactor on time RIA Novosti 10 Apr 2007 -- Japan's foreign minister said Tuesday North Korea could fail to meet the deadline for its initial denuclearization commitments under a breakthrough deal with the six negotiators.
Macanese Authorities Unblock $25 Million in North Korean Funds Washington File 10 Apr 2007 -- With the announcement by Macanese authorities April 10 that North Korean funds frozen at Banco Delta Asia (BDA) have been unblocked, the United States and most other members of the Six-Party Talks consider the issue of the frozen accounts "resolved."
National Meeting Marks Kim Jong Il's Election as NDC Chairman KCNA 09 Apr 2007 -- A national meeting was held at the April 25 House of Culture Sunday to celebrate the 14th anniversary of Kim Jong Il's election as chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission.
DPRK Ready to Punish Anyone Who Infringes upon Its Sovereignty and Dignity KCNA 09 Apr 2007 -- The situation on the Korean Peninsula still remains tense due to the U.S. incessant military provocations. The DPRK is following with a high degree of vigilance the reckless moves of the U.S., Japan and other hostile forces
Anniversary of Kim Jong Il's Election as NDC Chairman Observed KCNA 09 Apr 2007 -- Events were held by the working people's organizations to celebrate the 14th anniversary of Kim Jong Il's election as chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission.
Rodong Sinmun Blasts Japan's Hindrance to Six-Party Talks KCNA 09 Apr 2007 -- Rodong Sinmun Saturday in its commentator's article deals with the approach taken by Japan to hinder the work of the six-party talks
North Korea Weekly (Apr. 2 - 8, 2007) ROK National Intelligence Service
Weekly Report on North Korea (April 2, 2007 - April 8, 2007) ROK Ministry of Unification
Establishing Juche Character, Main Principle of Settlement of Reunification Issue KCNA 07 Apr 2007 -- The establishment of the Juche character is the most important requirement for removing obstacles lying in the way of the reunification of the country and successfully accomplishing the cause of the reunification, and it is a matter of principle arising from the independent nature of the cause, observes Rodong Sinmun in an article Friday
Imperialists' Crafty Method for Domination Blasted KCNA 06 Apr 2007 -- A carrot approach being taken by the imperialists serves as a lever to carry out their appeasement strategy.
Idea and Exploits of Kim Il Sung Lauded KCNA 06 Apr 2007 -- President Kim Il Sung performed undying feats by bringing about a dramatic turn in carving out the destiny of the country and the nation with his great idea and practical activities and making a new brilliant history of the victory of the cause of independence to be always recorded along with the history of the popular masses
Servicepersons of Ministry of People's Security Hold Oath-Taking Meeting KCNA 05 Apr 2007 -- A meeting of servicepersons of the Ministry of People's Security took place on April 3 at the plaza of the Kumsusan Memorial Palace, the supreme temple of Juche, to take an oath to carry out the last instructions of President Kim Il Sung to the letter.
U.S. Perfidy under Fire KCNA 05 Apr 2007 -- It is required by the reality to bolster the powerful war deterrent capable of successfully beating back any surprise military aggression now that it is hard to trust the U.S. which says one thing and does another and it is the legitimate sovereign right of the DPRK to do so
Socialism Guarantees World Peace KCNA 05 Apr 2007 -- Only when the road of socialism is followed is it possible to ensure lasting peace and security of the world that guarantee the existence and development of humankind and defend peace and security by resolutely shattering the moves of the imperialists for aggression and war with united strength, says Rodong Sinmun today in a signed article
Apr. six-party ministerial talks on N. Korea unlikely - FM RIA Novosti 05 Apr 2007 -- Russia's deputy foreign minister Alexander Losyukov said Thursday he doubted whether an expected ministerial meeting as part of the six-nation talks on North Korea's nuclear program could take place in April.
Private U.S. Delegation Traveling to North Korea Washington File 03 Apr 2007 -- New Mexico's governor, Bill Richardson, and former Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony Principi are leading a bipartisan U.S. delegation to North Korea to facilitate the return of the remains of U.S. servicemen missing from the 1950-1953 Korean War.
Rodong Sinmun on Songun Revolutionary History KCNA 03 Apr 2007 -- Kim Jong Il's Songun revolutionary history is a sacred chronicle of lifting the position and national power of socialist Korea to the highest plane and displaying the dignity and glory of the nation to the whole world with the treasured sword of Songun.
DPRK-targeted War Maneuvers Denounced KCNA 03 Apr 2007 -- The week-long RSOI and Foal Eagle joint military exercises staged by the U.S. imperialists and the south Korean warlike forces were a grave military provocation against the DPRK and an intolerable crime increasing tension and threatening peace on the Korean Peninsula, declares Rodong Sinmun in a news analysis Monday.
More than 160 Cases of Aerial Espionage against DPRK in March KCNA 02 Apr 2007 -- The U.S. imperialist aggressor forces committed more than 110 cases of aerial espionage and the south Korean forces at least 50 cases against the DPRK in March, according to a military source.
Kim Il Sung's Feats for National Reunification Hailed KCNA 02 Apr 2007 -- One of the most important exploits performed by President Kim Il Sung while leading the cause of national reunification is that he set forth one-Korea policy and invariably maintained it despite grim environment, says Rodong Sinmun Sunday in a signed article.
Glorifying Kim Il Sung's Feats for Building Rich and Powerful Country Called for KCNA 02 Apr 2007 -- It is necessary to intensify the struggle to firmly defend and exalt the exploits performed by President Kim Il Sung to build a rich and powerful country and further glorify our homeland as an invincible power demonstrating its dignity to the world and a paradise for the people, says Rodong Sinmun Sunday in a signed article.
Anniversary of Kim Jong Il's Famous Work Observed KCNA 02 Apr 2007 -- Rodong Sinmun Saturday dedicates a signed article to the 25th anniversary of the publication of the famous work "On the Juche Idea" authored by Kim Jong Il.
Juche Idea, Almighty Precious Sword for Socialist Cause KCNA 02 Apr 2007 -- since Kim Jong Il made public his work "On the Juche Idea" on March 31, Juche 71 (1982).
North Korea Weekly (Mar. 26 - April. 1, 2007) ROK National Intelligence Service
Weekly Report on North Korea (March 23, 2007 - April 1, 2007) ROK Ministry of Unification

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