June 2007 - North Korea Special Weapons News

Iran denies military cooperation with NKorea IRNA 30 Jun 2007 -- Iran on Friday dismissed any military cooperation with North Korea, saying ties between the two countries are completely normal.
KCNA Indicts Japan for Its Moves to Emerge Military Power KCNA 30 Jun 2007 -- The Korean Central News Agency on Friday released an indictment blasting the Japanese reactionaries' ever-more undisguised moves to turn Japan into a military giant.
Songun Policy Lauded KCNA 30 Jun 2007 -- The originality and tremendous vitality of the Songun policy pursued by the Workers' Party of Korea are based on a new clarification made about the main force of the revolution, notes Rodong Sinmun Friday in a signed article.
UN monitors, N. Korea reach agreement on reactor shutdown RIA Novosti 29 Jun 2007 -- UN nuclear inspectors and Pyongyang reached an understanding on shutting down North Korea's main Yongbyon reactor, the Kyodo agency said Friday.
IAEA inspectors satisfied with N. Korea visit - agency RIA Novosti 29 Jun 2007 -- The UN nuclear watchdog's deputy director said an inspection of a nuclear reactor in North Korea had been carried out satisfactorily, Japan's Kyodo news agency reported Friday.
Nuclear Inspectors Praise N. Korea's Cooperation on Reactor Visit VOA 29 Jun 2007 -- There are more indications that at least one key element of a broader effort to end North Korea's nuclear weapons programs may soon be in place.
Implementation of Three Tasks Called for KCNA 28 Jun 2007 -- All the Koreans should give full play to their patriotic zeal under the uplifted banner of three tasks--attaching importance to the nation, defending peace and achieving unity--and thus invariably defend and glorify the June 15 era of reunification, says Rodong Sinmun Wednesday in a signed article.
Russian, Japanese expectations high for upcoming N.Korea talks RIA Novosti 28 Jun 2007 -- A senior Russian diplomat said Thursday on a visit to Tokyo that Russia and Japan expected substantial progress to be made in advance of six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear disarmament.
UN Inspectors Look at North Korean Reactor VOA 28 Jun 2007 -- More than five years after North Korea expelled nuclear inspectors a team from the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency is visiting the North's main nuclear facility.
Korean War full of Military Miracles KCNA 27 Jun 2007 -- The Fatherland Liberation War against the United States (June 25, 1950 - July 27, 1953) recorded the military miracles unprecedented in the world history of war.
European Envoys Say North Korea Eager to Engage on Nuclear Issue VOA 27 Jun 2007 -- European Union officials have emerged from a diplomatic visit to North Korea with an upbeat assessment of Pyongyang's commitment to start dismantling its nuclear weapons
South Korea plans to start shipping rice to Pyongyang June 30 RIA Novosti 26 Jun 2007 -- South Korea will begin supplying North Korea with rice within the framework of Seoul's promised food aid to Pyongyang June 30, the country's unification minister said Tuesday.
UN Nuclear Inspectors Arrive In Pyongyang RFE/RL 26 Jun 2007 -- United Nations nuclear inspectors have arrived in Pyongyang for their first visit since being kicked out of North Korea nearly five years ago.
Russian envoy off to Japan to discuss resumption of N. Korea talks RIA Novosti 26 Jun 2007 -- Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Losyukov, Russia's chief negotiator at the six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear program, will fly to Japan Wednesday to discuss the resumption of talks, the Foreign Ministry said Tuesday.
Deputy IAEA chief arrives in Pyongyang with optimism - agency RIA Novosti 26 Jun 2007 -- A deputy chief of the UN nuclear watchdog has arrived in Pyongyang at the invitation of North Korea to discuss closure of its nuclear reactor producing weapons-grade plutonium, a news agency said Tuesday.
Nuclear Inspectors in Pyongyang; S. Korea Approves Food Aid VOA 26 Jun 2007 -- With United Nations nuclear inspectors arriving in Pyongyang, South Korea is ending its delay of a promised shipment of rice to impoverished North Korea
Foreign Ministry Spokesman on Solution to Issue of Frozen Funds KCNA 26 Jun 2007 -- A spokesman for the DPRK Foreign Ministry gave the following answer to a question put by KCNA Monday as regards the settlement of the issue of the funds frozen in the Banco Delta Asia in Macao
Truth behind "Northern Limit Line" Disclosed KCNA 26 Jun 2007 -- Rodong Sinmun Monday carries an article contributed by a military commentator disclosing the truth behind the "northern limit line" and clarifying once again the principled stand of the DPRK on it in connection with the fact that the warlike forces of south Korea are perpetrating the intrusion into the waters of the north side in the West Sea of Korea not just as a mere provocation but are pursuing the brigandish purpose of bringing under control those waters invaded by them.
Struggle for Peace against War Called for KCNA 26 Jun 2007 -- 57 years have passed since the U.S. ignited the war against the DPRK on the Korean Peninsula.
Rodong Sinmun on Revolutionary Soldier Spirit KCNA 26 Jun 2007 -- The revolutionary soldier spirit symbolizing and representing the Songun era serves as the most powerful weapon for firmly defending Korean-style socialism and dynamically pushing forward the building of a great prosperous powerful nation.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Nationwide Struggle for Peace on Korean Peninsula KCNA 26 Jun 2007 -- Rodong Sinmun Monday calls for defending peace on the Korean Peninsula through a nationwide struggle.
Rodong Sinmun on Ugly Color of U.S., Provoker of Korean War KCNA 26 Jun 2007 -- With no artifice can the U.S. imperialists evade the responsibility for starting the criminal Korean war, declares Rodong Sinmun in a signed article Monday
North Korean Nuclear Facility Could Be Disabled Before 2008 Washington File 25 Jun 2007 -- North Korea's Yongbyon nuclear reactor could be disabled and a peace mechanism for resolving the decades-old Korean conflict could be in place by the end of 2007, U.S. envoy Christopher Hill says.
US Envoy Says North Korea Disarmament Process 'Back on Track' VOA 25 Jun 2007 -- The chief U.S. envoy to the six-party negotiations on North Korea's nuclear program says the process is "back on track" now that a long-running banking dispute has been resolved
Foreign Ministry Spokesman on DPRK Visit by U.S. Assistant Secretary of State KCNA 25 Jun 2007 -- A spokesman for the Foreign Ministry of the DPRK gave the following answer to a question raised by KCNA Saturday as regards the visit to the DPRK by the U.S. assistant secretary of State
Preservation of Independence Called for KCNA 25 Jun 2007 -- The maintenance of independence on the part of each country and nation is essential to speeding up the cause of global independence and accomplishing it.
U.S. Introduction of More Fighter Bombers into S. Korea Flailed KCNA 25 Jun 2007 -- The U.S. imperialist aggressors transferred 20 F-16 fighter bombers and more than 300 air force personnel from the air force base in Aviano, Italy and deployed them in their air force base in Kunsan, south Korea on June 19 in the wake of the announcement about the transfer made on June 14.
North Korea Vows To Implement Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 25 Jun 2007 -- North Korea says it will start implementing a nuclear disarmament deal, now that a months-long dispute over funds frozen at a Macau bank has been resolved.
N. Korea agrees to start talks on closing nuclear reactor RIA Novosti 25 Jun 2007 -- North Korea confirmed receipt of its previously-frozen funds Monday and pledged to start talks on nuclear disarmament with the United Nations nuclear watchdog, agencies said, citing the country's official news agency.
IAEA Nuclear Inspectors Prepare For North Korea Visit VOA 25 Jun 2007 -- United Nations nuclear inspectors are in Beijing, preparing to head to the North Korean capital to discuss a shutdown of the country's main nuclear reactor
North Korea Weekly (June 18-24, 2007) ROK National Intelligence Service
Weekly Report on North Korea (June 18, 2007 - June 24, 2007) ROK Ministry of Unification
Fuller Play to Revolutionary Soldier Spirit Called for KCNA 23 Jun 2007 -- The revolutionary soldier spirit is the most vivid manifestation of the working-class consciousness which the servicepersons and people of the DPRK should possess, says a signed article of Rodong Sinmun today says.
Russia confirms North Korea fund transfer to Russian bank RIA Novosti 23 Jun 2007 -- Previously-frozen North Korean funds from a Macao bank has been transferred to a Russian bank and Moscow hopes it will help to settle the North Korean nuclear issue, a spokesman for the Russian Foreign Ministry said Saturday.
North Korea Says US Envoy Visit 'Productive' VOA 23 Jun 2007 -- The North Korean government has issued a positive assessment of a senior U.S. envoy's visit to the capital, Pyongyang
N. Korea welcomes new six-party talks in July - S. Korea RIA Novosti 22 Jun 2007 -- North Korea is prepared to resume six-party talks on its nuclear program in early July, a top South Korean negotiator at the talks said Friday.
U.S. envoy says satisfied with talks in N. Korea RIA Novosti 22 Jun 2007 -- U.S. envoy Christopher Hill said Friday he was satisfied with his visit to Pyongyang designed to advance denuclearization talks with North Korea, the Xinghua agency reported.
US Envoy Says North Korea Will 'Promptly' Shut Down Nuclear Facility VOA 22 Jun 2007 -- Washington's chief negotiator in efforts to end North Korea's nuclear weapons programs is briefing diplomats in South Korea after an unannounced visit to Pyongyang.
Analysis: Pying-Pyong Diplomacy cfr.org 21 Jun 2007 -- The Bush administration's policy of no direct talks with Pyongyang is no more. Christopher R. Hill, the chief U.S. envoy in North Korean denuclearization talks, made a surprise visit (KTimes) to the isolated country Thursday.
DPRK's Strike Means Fully Ready to Go into Action KCNA 22 Jun 2007 -- The Navy of the Korean People's Army will never remain an onlooker to the reckless acts perpetrated by warships of the south Korean navy after intruding into the inviolable waters of the DPRK.
Rodong Sinmun on Single-Minded Unity KCNA 22 Jun 2007 -- Korean-style socialism has demonstrated to the world its dignity and might as a political and military power despite imperialists' incessant moves to invade, isolate and stifle the DPRK and manifold difficulties
Full Embodiment of Idea of "By Our Nation Itself" Called for KCNA 22 Jun 2007 -- The way to national reunification is to thoroughly embody the idea of "By our nation itself", a patriotic idea in the June 15 reunification era.
U.S. Envoy in North Korea To Urge Progress On Nuclear Arms Talks Washington File 21 Jun 2007 -- U.S. envoy Christopher Hill's unexpected visit to North Korea comes at "the right time" for consultations between the United States and North Korea on implementing the February 13 agreement designed to rid the Korean Peninsula of nuclear weapons.
Top U.S. Envoy In Surprise North Korea Visit RFE/RL 21 Jun 2007 -- Top U.S. negotiator Christopher Hill has arrived on a surprise visit to Pyongyang, saying he will push for swift progress in nuclear disarmament negotiations with North Korea.
U.S. nuclear envoy arrives in N.Korea on surprise visit - agency RIA Novosti 21 Jun 2007 -- Washington's top nuclear negotiator has arrived in North Korea's capital for talks aimed at moving negotiations on Pyongyang's nuclear disarmament forward, Chinese state news agency Xinhua said Thursday.
US Nuclear Envoy Makes Unannounced Visit to N. Korea VOA 21 Jun 2007 -- The senior U.S. diplomat in charge of negotiating an end to North Korea's nuclear weapons programs is in the North Korean capital
N. Korea did not launch missiles June 19 - agency RIA Novosti 21 Jun 2007 -- North Korea did not launch a short-range missile June 19, South Korea's Yonhap agency said Thursday, citing national military sources.
Anniversary of Kim Jong Il's Work Observed KCNA 21 Jun 2007 -- Rodong Sinmun today dedicates an article to the 10th anniversary of the publication of Kim Jong Il's famous work "On Preserving the Juche Character and National Character of the Revolution and Construction".
Anniversary of Kim Jong Il's Start of Work at C.C., WPK Observed KCNA 20 Jun 2007 -- Papers today dedicate editorials to the 43rd anniversary of Kim Jong Il's start of work at the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea.
Anniversary of Kim Jong Il's Famous Work Observed KCNA 20 Jun 2007 -- Rodong Sinmun today dedicates an article to the 12th anniversary of the publication of Kim Jong Il's famous work "Giving Priority to Ideological Work Is Essential for Accomplishing Socialism".
Korean People Preserve Juche Character and National Character KCNA 20 Jun 2007 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea is consistently preserving the Juche character and national character in all fields of the social life as an important issue for the independent development of the nation.
US, Partners Prepare For Progress on N. Korean Nuclear Issue VOA 20 Jun 2007 -- South Korea is preparing to send massive amounts of fuel oil and rice to North Korea - but only if Pyongyang lives up to a promise to start dismantling its nuclear weapons programs
U.S. Envoy Hopes Six-Party Talks Will "Pick Up the Pace" Washington File 19 Jun 2007 -- The United States hopes talks on eliminating nuclear weapons from the Korean Peninsula will be re-energized and hastened following the transfer of previously frozen North Korean funds from Macau's Banco Delta Asia (BDA).
Anniversary of Kim Jong Il's Start of Work at C.C., WPK Marked KCNA 19 Jun 2007 -- A national meeting was held at the April 25 House of Culture Monday to mark the 43rd anniversary of Kim Jong Il's start of work at the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea.
N.Korea launches short-range missile for 3rd time in 45 days - TV RIA Novosti 19 Jun 2007 -- North Korea launched a short-range missile toward the Sea of Japan Tuesday for the third time in 45 days, NHK TV reported citing sources in the Japanese government.
Released funds transferred to N. Korea accounts - S. Korea RIA Novosti 19 Jun 2007 -- South Korea's foreign minister said Tuesday North Korea's $25 million unfrozen from a Macao bank had been transferred home after a lengthy delay, clearing the way for Pyongyang to close a nuclear reactor.
Pipeline blast kills 110 in N. Korea - S. Korean agency RIA Novosti 19 Jun 2007 -- An explosion at an old fuel pipeline in North Korea ten days ago left at least 110 people dead, Seoul's Yonhap news agency said Tuesday, citing a South Korean aid organization.
US Envoy Hopes to Make Up for Lost Time in N. Korean Nuclear Process VOA 19 Jun 2007 -- Christopher Hill, Washington's chief envoy to the North Korean nuclear negotiations, says steps toward ending Pyongyang's nuclear weapons programs should be speeded up to compensate for lost time
UN nuclear watchdog agency team to visit DPR Korea UN News Centre 18 Jun 2007 -- In response to an invitation from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to visit the country for talks, the head of the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said today that he is dispatching a team to Pyongyang next week.
United States Welcomes North Korean Invitation to Nuclear Agency Washington File 18 Jun 2007 -- The United States welcomes North Korea's decision to invite international weapons inspectors back to Yongbyon as part of a multilateral agreement to shut down the North Korean nuclear complex there.
UN weapons inspectors could arrive in N. Korea June 21 - agency RIA Novosti 18 Jun 2007 -- UN nuclear weapons inspectors may visit North Korea June 21 to discuss arrangements for the closure of the country's nuclear reactor expected in a few weeks' time, the South Korean Yonhap news agency said.
Russia has not received N. Korean funds - finance minister RIA Novosti 18 Jun 2007 -- Russia's finance minister said Monday North Korean funds from a Macao bank had not been transferred to a bank in Russia's Far East, where the North Korean government has an account.
US Envoy Says North Korea Should Shut Down Nuclear Facilities Soon VOA 18 Jun 2007 -- The chief U.S. negotiator at talks on North Korea's nuclear programs says Pyongyang may already have its money back from a Macau bank and should shut down its nuclear facilities in a matter of weeks.
IAEA Working-level Delegation Invited to Visit DPRK KCNA 18 Jun 2007 -- Ri Je Son, director general of the General Department of Atomic Energy of the DPRK, Saturday sent a letter to the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as regards the discussion of the procedures of the IAEA's verification and monitoring of the suspension of the operations of nuclear facilities at Nyongbyon under the February 13 agreement.
Kim Jong Il's Party Leadership Feats Praised KCNA 18 Jun 2007 -- The greatest of the feats Kim Jong Il has performed while leading the party and the revolution to a shining victory, shouldering upon himself the destiny of the homeland and the nation, is that he has developed the Workers' Party of Korea to be a mighty force guiding the Songun revolution, says Rodong Sinmun Saturday in a signed article.
Kim Jong Il Enjoys Art Performance KCNA 18 Jun 2007 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il enjoyed together with servicepersons of the KPA a performance given by art groups of servicemen's families of KPA units 572, 564, 966, 264, 526 and 233 which participated in the tenth contest among art groups of servicemen's families of the KPA.
North Korea Weekly (June 11-17, 2007) ROK National Intelligence Service
Weekly Report on North Korea (June 11, 2007 - June 17, 2007) ROK Ministry of Unification
All Koreans Called upon to Implement June 15 Joint Declaration KCNA 16 Jun 2007 -- The adoption of the June 15 Joint Declaration marked a historic event as it ushered in the national history a new era of achieving independent reunification by the concerted efforts of the Koreans by rejecting foreign forces
June 15 Reunification Era Opened in Idea of "By Our Nation Itself" KCNA 16 Jun 2007 -- Seven years have passed since the June 15 reunification era has opened thanks to the historic Pyongyang meeting.
DPRK Foreign Ministry Spokesman Blasts U.S. Establishment of MD KCNA 16 Jun 2007 -- A spokesman for the Foreign Ministry of the DPRK Friday issued the following statement in connection with the fact that the U.S. attempt to establish the Missile Defense System (MD) has now entered a grave phase, disturbing the world
Transfer of NKorean funds delayed by technical glitch-U.S. envoy RIA Novosti 16 Jun 2007 -- The final transfer of North Korea's previously-frozen $25 million from a Macao bank has been held up by technical problems, the U.S. envoy at six-party nuclear talks said Saturday.
Russia, NKorea to start railroad reconstruction - RZD CEO RIA Novosti 16 Jun 2007 -- Russia will participate in modernizing the North Korean Railroad, the president of Russian Railways (RZD), a railroad transportation giant, said Saturday.
North Korea Invites UN Nuclear Inspectors VOA 16 Jun 2007 -- With a protracted international banking dispute nearly resolved, North Korea is inviting international nuclear inspectors to visit the country
Russian Far East bank denies receiving N.Korean fund transfer RIA Novosti 15 Jun 2007 -- A bank in Russia's Far East, where the North Korean government has an account, denied that it had received over $23 million of Pyongyang's funds reportedly transferred from a Macao bank account.
Macau Bank Transfers North Korean Funds VOA 14 Jun 2007 -- A Chinese official in Macau confirms North Korean funds have been transferred out of a bank there, en route to Pyongyang
South Korea Approves Interim Food Aid to North VOA 14 Jun 2007 -- South Korea has agreed to send $25 million worth of emergency food aid to North Korea via the United Nations. Seoul is holding back a far larger food shipment, however, until Pyongyang lives up to its promise to start dismantling its nuclear weapons programs
$20 mln of North Korea's funds transferred from Macao bank RIA Novosti 14 Jun 2007 -- Most of North Korea's $25 million held in previously-frozen accounts with a Macao bank have been transferred, South Korea's Yonhap news agency said Thursday.
Backgrounder: The Six-Party Talks on North Korea's Nuclear Program cfr.org 13 Jun 2007
Rodong Sinmun on Arming Whole Society with Socialist Patriotism KCNA 13 Jun 2007 -- The Workers' Party of Korea is a revolutionary party which is triumphantly accelerating the cause of socialism with the might of idea with a tight grasp on idea as the keystone, states Rodong Sinmun in an article Tuesday.
Russia preparing to help N. Korea transfer funds from Macao RIA Novosti 13 Jun 2007 -- Russia is preparing to help North Korea transfer its previously-frozen $25 million from a Macao bank, to encourage the Communist state to honor its nuclear commitments, a Finance Ministry source said Wednesday.
N. Korea bank account crisis over as first cash withdrawn -paper RIA Novosti 13 Jun 2007 -- North Korea has withdrawn a portion of the $25 million frozen in accounts at the Macao-based Banco Delta Asia, the Asahi daily said Wednesday.
All Koreans Called upon to Remain True to Idea of "By Our Nation Itself" KCNA 12 Jun 2007 -- The June 15 era of reunification requires all Koreans to regard "By our nation itself" as a motto of struggle and life. Only when all Koreans remain true to it, is it possible to preserve the Juche character and national character of the homogeneous nation and successfully carry out the tasks of attaching importance to the nation, defending peace and achieving unity.
KCNA Urges U.S. to Stop Acting Fool KCNA 12 Jun 2007 -- Lefkowitz, special envoy of the U.S. State Department for human rights issue of north Korea, took fault with the human rights performance in the DPRK in a recent annual report submitted to Congress and on many other occasions.
PRESS CONFERENCE BY UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME United Nations 11 Jun 2007
Heightened Vigilance against Imperialist Method of Aggression Urged KCNA 11 Jun 2007 -- The carrot-and-stick strategy is a hackneyed method of aggression employed by the imperialists, and the world people should sharpen vigilance against the imperialists' cunning and vicious moves for domination, Rodong Sinmun today says in a signed article.
U.S. Air War Exercises against DPRK Escalate KCNA 11 Jun 2007 -- The war planes of the U.S. imperialist aggression troops are staging frantic air war exercises against the DPRK these days, straining the situation on the Korean Peninsula, according to a military source.
Frustration of Imperialists' Moves for Economic Destabilization Called for KCNA 11 Jun 2007 -- Economic destabilization is one of the methods of aggression stepped up by the imperialists at present.
North Korea Weekly (June 4-10, 2007) ROK National Intelligence Service
Weekly Report on North Korea (June 4, 2007 - June 10, 2007) ROK Ministry of Unification
S. Korea Dismisses North's Missile Test as Routine, Begins Talks VOA 08 Jun 2007 -- South Korea's government minister in charge of policy toward North Korea has dismissed recent missile tests by the North as routine events that pose no serious threat
Anniversary of Kim Il Sung's Work Observed KCNA 08 Jun 2007 -- Rodong Sinmun Thursday dedicates an article to the 20th anniversary of President Kim Il Sung's a famous work "On Properly Excavating and Reconstructing Historical Remains and Relics" published on June 7, 1987.
Centenary of Birth of Choe Hyon Commemorated KCNA 08 Jun 2007 -- A national meeting was held at the People's Palace of Culture Thursday to commemorate the centenary of the birth of revolutionary fighter Choe Hyon.
Anniversary of Kim Il Sung's Planting of Rice Seedlings Marked KCNA 08 Jun 2007 -- A meeting was held today to mark the 60th anniversary of President Kim Il Sung's planting of rice seedlings in the Mirim Plain.
Kim Jong Il Gives field guidance to Work in Various Fields of North Phyongan Province KCNA 08 Jun 2007 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il gave on-the-spot-guidance to the work in various fields of North Phyongan Province.
White House Says North Korea Missile Test 'Not Constructive' VOA 07 Jun 2007 -- South Korea says North Korea has test fired missiles into the waters off its coast
Kim Jong Il Enjoys Performance Given by Art Groups of KPA Servicemen's Families KCNA 07 Jun 2007 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il enjoyed together with KPA servicepersons a performance given by art groups of servicemen's families of Unit 313, Unit 757 and Unit 593 of the KPA that participated in the 10th contest among art groups of servicemen's families.
Pansanggi, Folk Meal Custom KCNA 07 Jun 2007 -- Pansanggi (a set of dishes for a table) has long been used for the dietary life in Korea.
North Korea speeds up its missile program - Russian source RIA Novosti 07 Jun 2007 -- New test launches of short-range missiles by North Korea prove that the Communist regime is determined to carry on with its missile program, a high-ranking Russian defense source said Thursday.
North Korea fires short-range missiles into Yellow Sea - agency RIA Novosti 07 Jun 2007 -- North Korea has fired at least one short-range missile into the sea to the west of the country, a South Korean news agency said Thursday.
Japan, US Want G8 to Put More Pressure on North Korea VOA 06 Jun 2007 -- Japan and the United States want the world's leading industrialized nations to put more pressure on North Korea to comply with an international agreement aimed at ending its nuclear weapons program
Immortal Exploits in Keeping Life-line of Revolution KCNA 06 Jun 2007 -- The traditions of Paektu, life-line of the revolution, are being carried forward with credit in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
Agreement Signed between DPRK and China KCNA 06 Jun 2007 -- An agreement of the 46th meeting of the Cooperation Committee of the Korea-China Border River Navigation, was inked here on Tuesday.
DPRK Delegate Declares Sustained Efforts for Expanded South-South Cooperation AFPS 05 Jun 2007 -- The DPRK government will as ever make continued efforts to expand and develop South-South cooperation with the developing countries under the banner of collective self-reliance, declared the DPRK delegate in his speech at the 15th Session of the U.N. High-level Committee on South-South Cooperation on May 30.
Russia may help N.Korea with money crisis if U.S. gives nod RIA Novosti 05 Jun 2007 -- Russia could make a financial vehicle available for the transfer of North Korea's frozen funds, if Washington guarantees that no sanctions against Russia will follow, a deputy foreign minister said Tuesday.
Inter-Korean Cooperation Grows VOA 04 Jun 2007 -- From trains to tourism, from industry to sports, cooperation between the two Koreas is picking up momentum again, less than a year after the North tested its first nuclear weapon
U.S. missile defense in Asia aimed at North Korea, China - expert RIA Novosti 04 Jun 2007 -- The deployment of U.S. missile defense system elements in East Asia is aimed not only against North Korea but also against China, an expert with the Hong Kong think-tank Kanwa said Monday.
70th Anniversary of Victory in Pochonbo Battle Marked KCNA 04 Jun 2007 -- A national meeting to mark the 70th anniversary of the victory in the historic Pochonbo battle commanded by President Kim Il Sung was held on the ground in front of the Monument to the Victorious Battle of Pochonbo on June 3.
June 15 Era of Reunification Sure to Triumph under Kim Jong Il's Leadership KCNA 04 Jun 2007 -- The cause of national independence and the cause of the country's reunification are sure to emerge victorious thanks to the leadership of Kim Jong Il over the movement for national reunification as all Koreans single-mindedly revere him as a peerless patriot, says Rodong Sinmun Sunday in a signed article.
Kim Jong Il Guides Preservation of Revolutionary Sites in Kanggye KCNA 04 Jun 2007 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il gave on-the-spot guidance to the field of the preservation of revolutionary sites in Kanggye City.
North Korea Weekly (May 28 - June 3, 2007) ROK National Intelligence Service
Weekly Report on North Korea (May 28, 2007 - June 3, 2007) ROK Ministry of Unification
N. Korea's nuclear program to top Lavrov's agenda in Seoul RIA Novosti 01 May 2007 -- Russia's foreign minister will visit South Korea June 4-5 where his agenda will be dominated by stalled international negotiations aimed at persuading North Korea to abandon its nuclear program, a diplomatic spokesman said.
21st Inter-Korean Ministerial Talks Close KCNA 02 May 2007 -- The 21st North-South Ministerial Talks closed Friday.
North Side's Delegation to Inter-Korean Ministerial Talks Back Home KCNA 02 May 2007 -- The north side's delegation led by Kwon Ho Ung, chief councilor of the DPRK Cabinet, returned to Pyongyang today after attending the 21st Inter-Korean Ministerial Talks held in Seoul.
Kim Jong Il Provides On-Site Guidance to Industrial Establishments in Kanggye KCNA 02 May 2007 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il provided on-the-spot guidance to industrial establishments in Kanggye City.
PRESS CONFERENCE ON PRELIMINARY AUDIT OF UNITED NATIONS OPERATIONS IN DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF KOREA United Nations 01 Jun 2007
Koreas' Talks Fizzle Over Nuclear Weapons, Aid VOA 01 Jun 2007 -- Talks between North and South Korea have faltered, with the two sides producing no substantial agreement despite talking since Tuesday
U.S. and South Korean Forces' Aerial Espionage Unabated in May KCNA 01 Jun 2007 -- The U.S. imperialist aggressor forces committed more than 90 cases of aerial espionage against the overall areas of the DPRK and the south Korean armed forces at least 70 cases of aerial espionage in May, according to a military source.
Anniversary of Publication of Kim Il Sung's Famous Work Observed KCNA 01 Jun 2007 -- Rodong Sinmun Thursday dedicates an article to the 21st anniversary of the publication of President Kim Il Sung's famous work "Historical Experience of Building the Workers' Party of Korea."
Patriotic Desire and Will of Koreans, Motive Force of Struggle for Reunification KCNA 01 Jun 2007 -- The patriotic desire and will of the Koreans to achieve independent reunification at all costs under the banner of "By our nation itself" with high national dignity and consciousness of independence serve as motive force propelling the June 15 era of reunification, observes Rodong Sinmun in a signed article Thursday.
Ri Po Ik, Ardent Patriot KCNA 01 Jun 2007 -- May 31 is the birth anniversary of ardent patriot Ri Po Ik, grandmother of President Kim Il Sung.
Imperishable Feats in Building Revolutionary Party KCNA 01 Jun 2007 -- The Korean people are recollecting the precious exploits performed by President Kim Il Sung in creating an example of the times in the building of a revolutionary party on the occasion of the 21st anniversary of the publication of his famous work "Historical Experience of Building the Workers' Party of Korea" on May 31, Juche 75 (1986).

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