March 2008 - North Korea Special Weapons News

South Korea Weighs Options Amid Heightening Tension With North VOA 31 Mar 2008 -- South Korea is opting for a low public policy profile amid escalating tensions with North Korea
Notice Sent to Chief Delegate of South Side to Inter-Korean General-level Military Talks KCNA 31 Mar 2008 -- The head of the DPRK side's delegation to the inter-Korean general-level military talks sent a notice to the chief delegate of the south side delegation on Saturday clarifying the stand of the Korean People's Army as regards the outbursts calling for "a preemptive attack" let loose by the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the south Korean forces.
Military Commentator Blasts Outbursts of Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff of South Korean Forces KCNA 31 Mar 2008 -- The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the south Korean Forces at a "confirmation hearing at the National Assembly" on March 26 pulled up the north over what he called "nuclear threat" and went the lengths of threatening that they would make a "preemptive strike" at its nuclear bases with precision guided weapons when necessary.
DPRK Foreign Ministry Spokesman Blasts Anti-DPRK "Resolution" KCNA 31 Mar 2008 -- A spokesman for the DPRK Foreign Ministry gave the following answer to a question raised by KCNA Saturday as regards the adoption of an anti-DPRK "resolution" at the 7th session of the UN Human Rights Council
Increased Efforts for Peace and Prosperity Called for KCNA 31 Mar 2008 -- The Korean nation is a justice-loving nation as it stands for peace and prosperity. Peace and prosperity reflect the nation's aspiration and wish for independence and dignity and fully represent the nation's desire for independent development.
North Korea Weekly (March 24-30, 2008) ROK National Intelligence Service
DPRK Foreign Ministry's Spokesman Blasts U.S. Delaying Tactics in Solution of Nuclear Issue KCNA 29 Mar 2008 -- spokesman for the DPRK Ministry of Foreign Affairs released the following statement Friday blaming the U.S. for the deadlocked implementation of the October 3 agreement of the six-party talks
Spokesman for KPA Navy Command Issues Statement KCNA 29 Mar 2008 -- A spokesman for the Navy Command of the Korean People's Army issued the following statement on Friday blasting the moves of the south Korean military authorities to "protect" the "northern limit line" at any cost
U.S. "Anti-Terror War" Bound to Go Bust KCNA 29 Mar 2008 -- The United States is talking about what it called "success" in the Iraqi war it has waged as part of its aggressive "anti-terror war."
US: North Korean Missile Firings 'Not Constructive' VOA 28 Mar 2008 -- The United States said Friday North Korea's latest set of missile tests was not constructive, and that Pyongyang should devote its energies to meeting disarmament obligations
Adherence to Stand for Independence against Imperialism Called for KCNA 28 Mar 2008 -- Independence against imperialism is a principled stand which should be adhered to by the people making revolution. Rodong Sinmun Thursday observes this in a signed article.
All Koreans Urged to Remain True to Three Principles of National Reunification KCNA 28 Mar 2008 -- The three principles of national reunification --independence, peaceful reunification and great national unity -- and the idea of "By our nation itself," an embodiment of the principles, serve as an invariable banner in the June 15 era of reunification to be consistently held aloft by all Koreans no matter what wind may blow.
N.Korea says U.S. allegations threaten nuclear disablement process RIA Novosti 28 Mar 2008 -- North Korea warned Washington on Friday that its allegations over uranium enrichment by Pyongyang could have grave consequences for the continuing disablement of its atomic facilities.
N. Korea test fires short-range missiles in Yellow Sea RIA Novosti 28 Mar 2008 -- North Korea fired a number of short-range missiles off the western coast into the Yellow Sea, the Yonhap news agency said citing defense sources.
North Korea Denies Uranium Program, Warns of 'Grave Impact' on Nuclear Diplomacy VOA 28 Mar 2008 -- North Korea is warning it may slow or even halt its cooperation in dismantling key nuclear facilities, amid a dispute with Washington over an alleged uranium enrichment program. Pyongyang has also conducted a short range missile test, widely seen by experts as a show of displeasure with hardening policy approaches by South Korea and the United States
Pyongyang expels S.Korean officials from joint industrial complex RIA Novosti 27 Mar 2008 -- North Korea has expelled all 11 South Korean government officials from a joint office in the Kaesong industrial complex in a sign of strained ties with Seoul, the Yonhap news agency said on Thursday.
S.Korean leader urges firmer line on Pyongyang RIA Novosti 26 Mar 2008 -- South Korea's president urged North Korea on Wednesday to cooperate on the issue of repatriating abductees and prisoners of war, and to speed up denuclearization efforts, Yonhap news agency said.
Kim Jong Il Again Sends Lot of Honey to Pyongyang Maternity Hospital KCNA 26 Mar 2008 -- People are again touched to hear the legend about the honey sent by General Secretary@Kim Jong Il with profound loving care to the Pyongyang Maternity Hospital which the Korean women call "their parents' home."
All Koreans Urged to Remain True to Spirit of "By Our Nation Itself" KCNA 26 Mar 2008 -- "By our nation itself," the core idea of the June 15 joint declaration, a landmark of the national reunification movement in the new century, serves as an engine for carving out the destiny of the nation and provides a sure guarantee for the victory in the movement for independent reunification.
U.S. Anti-DPRK Confrontation Moves Assailed KCNA 26 Mar 2008 -- At a recent press conference Bush carelessly termed the DPRK and other countries "rogue states" and asserted that the U.S. missile shield to be built in Europe is not targeted against countries in the region but it is aimed to contain the "missile threat" from such countries as north Korea.
U.S. Imperialists' Reckless Nuclear Hysteria Assailed KCNA 26 Mar 2008 -- The U.S. Center for Strategic and International Studies in a recent report on the "U.S. Department of Defense and nuclear strategy in the 21st century" claimed that the U.S. is still exposed to the threat from "possibility of preemptive nuclear attack" by the DPRK
S. Korean Warmongers' Treacherous Move to Partake in U.S. MD Slammed KCNA 26 Mar 2008 -- Some days ago the south Korean military brought forward a plan for deploying a new missile shield with a hue and cry over a "missile threat from the north."
S. Korean Human Rights Watchdog Says It Will Probe Abuses in North VOA 25 Mar 2008 -- South Korea's Human Rights Commission says it will investigate human rights abuses in North Korea
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Accelerating Building of Economic Power KCNA 25 Mar 2008 -- Rodong Sinmun today editorially calls upon all the people to make a new leaping advance in building a socialist economic power with the vim and vigor with which they brought about the great Chollima upswing and thus glorify this significant year as a year of historic turn which will go down in the history of the country.
Rodong Sinmun on Attraction of Socialist Idea KCNA 25 Mar 2008 -- Imperialists are now vociferating about what they called "prosperity of capitalism," claiming that the bourgeois idea is better than the socialist idea
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Heightening Vigilance against Imperialists' Crafty Moves for Aggression KCNA 24 Mar 2008 -- The countries and nations aspiring after independence should thoroughly stand guard against even the slightest illusion about imperialism and overcome it. Rodong Sinmun Sunday observes this in a signed article.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Implementing October 4 Declaration KCNA 24 Mar 2008 -- A bright prospect for independent reunification, peace and prosperity is guaranteed only by the thorough implementation of the October 4 declaration, an embodiment of the spirit of the June 15 joint declaration and the idea of "By our nation itself".
Rodong Sinmun on Popular Masses' Idea of Socialism KCNA 24 Mar 2008 -- Socialism is an idea of the popular masses as it is possible for them to lead an independent and creative life to the full in socialist society only.
U.S. and S. Korean Forces Stage Joint Air War Maneuvers KCNA 24 Mar 2008 -- The air force of the U.S. imperialist aggressor forces and the south Korean air force are these days staging madcap joint aerial war maneuvers targeted against the DPRK, screwing up the tension of the Korean Peninsula, according to a military source.
North Korea Weekly (March 17-23, 2008) ROK National Intelligence Service
U.S. Accused of Deliberately Straining Situation on Korean Peninsula KCNA 22 Mar 2008 -- The Key Resolve and Foal Eagle joint military exercises staged by the U.S. and the south Korean warlike forces recently were provocative maneuvers aimed at deliberately screwing up tension on the Korean Peninsula to drive the situation there to a crisis on the eve of the outbreak of war, says Rodong Sinmun Friday in a signed article.
U.S. Hostile Policy toward DPRK Slammed KCNA 21 Mar 2008 -- The U.S. imperialist aggressor forces' presence in south Korea is a typical expression of the U.S. hostile policy toward the DPRK and a main obstacle in the way of ensuring peace.
Songs Praising Kim Jong Il KCNA 20 Mar 2008 -- The servicepersons and people of the DPRK like to sing songs praising the peerlessly great man.
S. Korea Warns North's Nuclear Stall May Slow Economic Cooperation VOA 20 Mar 2008 -- South Korea's chief official on North Korea policy has warned a continued lack of progress in talks on Pyongyang's nuclear weapons could threaten the growth of a joint industrial park.
Seoul links North/South economic cooperation to nuclear talks RIA Novosti 19 Mar 2008 -- South Korea has said that further economic cooperation with North Korea depends on progress in denuclearization talks, the South's unification minister said on Wednesday.
Geneva DPRK-U.S. Talks Held KCNA 19 Mar 2008 -- The DPRK-U.S. talks took place in Geneva on March 13 and 14.
U.S. Scheme to Develop New Type Nukes under Fire KCNA 19 Mar 2008 -- The U.S. air force strategic commander recently called for developing new type nuclear weapons.
KCNA Urges U.S. to Stop Anti-DPRK Psychological Campaign KCNA 18 Mar 2008 -- The U.S. recently inaugurated Korean language medium-wave broadcasting service of Radio Free Asia and other anti-DPRK broadcasting programs.
Inter-Korean Cooperation Called for KCNA 18 Mar 2008 -- In order to achieve a signal success in the struggle for national reunification this year the Korean nation should put an end to such acts of treachery as turning one's back on fellow countrymen and cooperating with foreign forces.
Rodong Sinmun on Vitality of Revolutionary Soldier Spirit KCNA 18 Mar 2008 -- Rodong Sinmun Monday dedicates an article to the 11th anniversary of the publication of General Secretary Kim Jong Il's famous work "On Learning from the Revolutionary Soldier Spirit".
Heightened Vigilance against Imperialists' Rhetoric about "Peace" Called for KCNA 17 Mar 2008 -- The imperialists are crying out for "peace" louder than ever before.
Rodong Sinmun on Idea of "By Our Nation Itself" KCNA 17 Mar 2008 -- "By our nation itself" is the great proposition for independent reunification that makes it possible to successfully achieve the national reunification by the united efforts of the Koreans.
U.S. Aerial War Exercises under Fire KCNA 17 Mar 2008 -- The U.S. imperialists are now busy with the aerial war games against the DPRK, swiftly deploying the flying corps in south Korea, according to a military source.
North Korea Weekly (March 10-16, 2008) ROK National Intelligence Service
Rice: US Still Has Major Differences With N. Korea Over Nuclear Declaration VOA 15 Mar 2008 -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says substantive differences remain between Washington and Pyongyang over North Korea's overdue nuclear declaration.
U.S. and S. Korean Warmongers' Saber Rattling under Fire KCNA 15 Mar 2008 -- With nothing can the U.S. and south Korean bellicose forces ever conceal the criminal nature of the Key Resolve and Foal Eagle joint military exercises staged by them as they were moves to provoke a war of aggression against the DPRK, saber rattling aimed at destroying the peace and the stability on the Korean Peninsula and invading the DPRK from A to Z.
Moves for Stronger "Triangular Military Alliance" Assailed KCNA 14 Mar 2008 -- The United States, Japan and south Korea at the recent fourth meeting of the "security research consultative council" adopted a "declaration" calling for setting up a mechanism called "three-nation coordinating committee" and building it into "a new model of international cooperation among military forces" and creating its "working group" made up of those who hold important posts in the military.
U.S. Military Exercises under Fire KCNA 14 Mar 2008 -- The U.S. and south Korean warmongers conducted Key Resolve and Foal Eagle joint military exercises across south Korea, which were evidently a test nuclear war, a preliminary war for preemptive strike on the DPRK, in view of its scale and nature.
U.S., N. Korea diplomats to meet over nuclear issue RIA Novosti 13 Mar 2008 -- High-ranking U.S. and North Korean officials will meet in Geneva later Thursday in a bid to restart the country's nuclear disarmament process after Pyongyang missed an end of year deadline.
US, North Korean Envoys Meet in Effort to Revive Nuclear Talks VOA 13 Mar 2008 -- The top U.S. negotiator on North Korea has begun talks in Geneva with his North Korean counterpart on efforts to scrap Pyongyang's nuclear weapons program.
Struggle for Pullout of U.S. Troops from S. Korea Urged KCNA 13 Mar 2008 -- The United States is getting evermore pronounced in the moves to intensify its military occupation and control over south Korea contrary to the Koreans' strong will for national independence and their desire for national reunification and thus realize its anachronistic design for aggression on the DPRK at any cost.
Seoul Urges N. Korea Nuclear Negotiators to Preserve 'Momentum' VOA 12 Mar 2008 -- South Korea's newly appointed foreign minister is warning talks aimed at ending North Korea's nuclear weapons capabilities could stall over unresolved issues related to the North's promised declaration
Moves of U.S., Japan and South Korea for "Triangular Military Alliance" under Fire KCNA 12 Mar 2008 -- The United States, Japan and south Korea decided to form a military cooperation mechanism called "three-nation coordinating committee" at the fourth meeting of the "security research consultative council."
U.S. Branded as Wrecker of Peace KCNA 12 Mar 2008 -- The U.S. is quite often talking about "dialogue" and "peace," but its actions go against its words. This has been evidenced by the fact that it obstinately conducted the Key Resolve and Foal Eagle joint military exercises.
National Meeting Marks 80th Anniversary of Peasants' Union KCNA 11 Mar 2008 -- A national meeting was held at the Central Workers' Hall Monday to mark the 80th anniversary of the formation of the Peasants' Union by President Kim Il Sung.
U.S.-S. Korea War Exercises under Fire KCNA 11 Mar 2008 -- Key Resolve and Foal Eagle joint military exercises, large-scale war exercises for invading the DPRK, staged by the U.S. and south Korean bellicose forces from March 2 to 7 were extremely provocative and adventurous saber rattling aimed at creating new military tension on the Korean Peninsula and gravely threatening peace and the cause of reunification as they were a dangerous nuclear test war to invade and stifle the DPRK.
U.S. Talk about "Regional Stability" Dismissed as Hypocrisy KCNA 11 Mar 2008 -- The "regional stability" much touted by the United States is nothing but a deceptive slogan intended to justify its aggression and moves for military intervention in different countries and regions of the world and cover up their criminal nature.
Drive for Implementing Line of Economic Construction in Era of Songun Called for KCNA 11 Mar 2008 -- The ongoing drive for building a great prosperous powerful socialist nation is a struggle to implement the line of economic construction in the era of Songun
US Envoy Says N. Korea Needs to Send 'Clear Signal' on Nuclear Weapons VOA 10 Mar 2008 -- The United States Ambassador to South Korea says Washington must receive a complete nuclear declaration from Pyongyang before it can remove North Korea from American list of states sponsoring terrorism
Papers Call for Holding High Torch of Songgang KCNA 10 Mar 2008 -- It is ten years since General Secretary Kim Jong Il kindled the torch of Songgang.
Wild Ambition of U.S. and S. Korean Warmongers to Invade DPRK Can Never Come True KCNA 10 Mar 2008 -- The U.S. and south Korean warmongers staged madcap three-dimensional exercises aiming at a preemptive nuclear attack by mobilizing huge forces and equipment in the sky, ground and sea after rounding off the preparations for mounting a preemptive attack on the DPRK any moment defying the strong protest and denunciation of the public at home and abroad
North Korea Weekly (March 3-9, 2008) ROK National Intelligence Service
Weekly on North Korea No.881 (Mar. 3- Mar. 9, 2008) ROK Ministry of Unification
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Adhering to Principle of National Independence KCNA 08 Mar 2008 -- "By our nation itself" is, to all intents and purposes, the idea of independence which helps settle all the matters, placing before anything else the demand and interests of the Korean nation responsible for the movement for national reunification, and thoroughly reject the foreign interference in the settlement of the national issue, says Rodong Sinmun in a signed article Friday.
Enhanced Role of Ideological and Cultural Means Called for KCNA 08 Mar 2008 -- To let all the ideological and cultural means including the media and literature and arts in a socialist society get rid of the party guidance is as foolish an act as laying down one's powerful ideological weapon before class enemies.
U.S.-S. Korea Joint Military Exercises Slammed KCNA 07 Mar 2008 -- Key Resolve and Foal Eagle joint military exercises now under way according to a carefully worked out operation plan for invading the north strip bare the bellicose and aggressive nature of the U.S. which has invariably pursued a hostile policy towards the DPRK under the signboard of "dialogue" and "peace".
Key Resolve and Foal Eagle Enter into Full-Scale Operation Phase KCNA 07 Mar 2008 -- The Key Resolve and Foal Eagle joint military exercises of the war-like elements of the U.S. imperialist aggressor forces and the south Korean forces aiming at a preemptive attack on the DPRK entered a full-scale offensive operation phase from the phase of the deployment in the operational theater, according to a military source.
Socialist Earth Boasting of History of Dramatic Turn KCNA 06 Mar 2008 -- Today the land of the DPRK is taking on a new look conforming to the requirements of the Songun era.
U.S. Hard-line Policy toward DPRK Slammed KCNA 06 Mar 2008 -- These days the U.S. conservative hardliners are talking nonsense that the points agreed at the six-party talks have not been properly implemented due to the "delaying tactics" of the DPRK and, accordingly, the Bush administration should stick to its hard-line policy toward the DPRK, not appeasing it.
Rodong Sinmun on Kim Jong Il's Exploits for Party Unity KCNA 05 Mar 2008 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il has successfully realized the uniformity in thought of the Workers' Party of Korea.
N.Korea accuses U.S. of failing to keep its side of the bargain RIA Novosti 05 Mar 2008 -- North Korea accused Washington on Wednesday of failing to honor its obligations to the country under six-nation agreements reached last year, in a commentary published in an official newspaper.
South Korean Envoy Signals Shift in North Korea Human Rights Policy VOA 04 Mar 2008 -- South Korea President Lee Myung-bak's administration is calling for improvement in North Korea's human rights situation and pledging cooperation with the United Nations on the issue
Spokesman of Foreign Ministry Lambastes Joint Military Exercises KCNA 04 Mar 2008 -- A spokesman for the DPRK Foreign Ministry gave the following answer to the question put by KCNA on Monday as regards the Key Resolve and Foal Eagle joint military exercises launched by the U.S. and south Korea
Exceptional Winter Climate KCNA 04 Mar 2008 -- An abnormal climatic phenomenon never seen previously was witnessed in the DPRK last winter.
Display of Patriotism Urged KCNA 04 Mar 2008 -- All the people should work hard with ardent patriotism and thus proudly greet September marking the 60th anniversary of the DPRK with signal labour achievements and merits of creation, Rodong Sinmun says in an editorial article on Monday.
Kim Jong Il Visits Chinese Embassy Here KCNA 03 Mar 2008 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il visited the Chinese embassy here at the request of Chinese Ambassador to the DPRK Liu Xeroxing on Saturday.
KPA to Counter with Its Positive Retaliatory Blows Any Attempt to Stifle DPRK by Force of Arms KCNA 03 Mar 2008 -- A spokesman for the Panmunjom Mission of the Korean People's Army (KPA) released a statement on Sunday as regards the fact that the U.S. and south Korean bellicose forces started what they called Key Resolve and Foal Eagle joint military exercises under the simulated conditions of the second Korean war across south Korea on March 2.
U.S. Projected Deployment of New Type Missiles in S. Korea Slammed KCNA 03 Mar 2008 -- The United States is contemplating deploying new type Patriot Missiles in south Korea under the pretext of "missile threat" from the DPRK.
Projected Joint Military Exercises under Fire KCNA 03 Mar 2008 -- The United States is set to stage Key Resolve and Foal Eagle joint military exercises together with the south Korean forces throughout south Korea from March 2 to 7.
Struggle for Peace against War Called for KCNA 03 Mar 2008 -- A big obstacle is lying in the way of building a peace mechanism on the Korean Peninsula and the Koreans' cause of reunification is seriously threatened.
Key Resolve and Foal Eagle Joint Military Exercises Begin in S. Korea KCNA 03 Mar 2008 -- The U.S. imperialist bellicose aggressor forces and south Korean forces started Key Resolve and Foal Eagle joint military exercises for aggression on Mar. 2, according to a military source.
North Korea Weekly (Feb. 25-Mar. 2, 2008) ROK National Intelligence Service
Weekly on North Korea No. 880 (Feb. 25- Mar. 2, 2008) ROK Ministry of Unification
North Korea Condemns US - South Korea Joint Defense Drill VOA 02 Mar 2008 -- The United States and South Korea have begun a robust week-long series of annual military exercises aimed at ensuring the two allies can deter and defeat any incursion by North Korea
More than 170 Cases of Aerial Espionage Committed against DPRK in February KCNA 01 Mar 2008 -- The U.S. imperialist aggressor warhawks and the south Korean forces have persisted in the aerial espionage against the DPRK, according to a military source.
Adherence to Principle of National Independence Called for KCNA 01 Mar 2008 -- The principle of national independence calls for solving all issues by the concerted efforts of the nation, rejecting the aggressive and anti-reunification foreign forces' domination and interference.
Rodong Sinmun on Idea of Independence KCNA 01 Mar 2008 -- The idea of independence serves as a fundamental idea and a common banner to be upheld by all countries and peoples of the world struggling to defend independence and achieve national prosperity and development.

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