August 2008 - North Korea Special Weapons News

Weekly Report on North Korea No. 906 (August 25 to August 31, 2008) ROK Ministry of Unification
N.Korea Accuses US, S.Korea of Spy Flights VOA 31 Aug 2008 -- North Korea is accusing the United States and South Korea of conducting about 180 spy flights over its territory this month.
Anniversary of Kim Jong Il's Work Observed KCNA 29 Aug 2008 -- Rodong Sinmun today dedicates a signed article to the fifth anniversary of the publication of General Secretary Kim Jong Il's work on thoroughly implementing the line of economic construction in the era of Songun.
Recent U.S.-S. Korea War Exercises Termed Reckless Saber Rattling KCNA 28 Aug 2008 -- The madcap Ulji Freedom Guardian joint military exercises staged by the U.S. bellicose forces and the south Korean warmongers recently were a grave military provocation to the DPRK and a blatant challenge to the desire of the world peace-loving people for detente and peace on the Korean Peninsula, says Rodong Sinmun Wednesday in a signed article.
Foreign Ministry's Spokesman on DPRK's Decision to Suspend Activities to Disable Nuclear Facilities KCNA 27 Aug 2008 -- A spokesman for the DPRK Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Tuesday in connection with the stumbling block laid by the United States in the way of settling the nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula by refusing to implement the October 3 agreement of the six-party talks.
Rodong Sinmun on Songun Revolutionary Leadership KCNA 27 Aug 2008 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il is a peerlessly great man who provided a sure political and military guarantee for the prosperity of the DPRK under the banner of Songun, says Rodong Sinmun Tuesday in a signed article.
Top Priority to National Dignity and Interests Called for KCNA 27 Aug 2008 -- In order to successfully accomplish the cause of national reunification, meeting the challenge from the forces at home and abroad opposed to reunification, the Korean nation should solve the issue of national reunification on the principle of giving top priority to the national dignity and interests and putting them above anything else.
Russia concerned over N. Korea's suspension of nuclear disablement RIA Novosti 27 Aug 2008 -- Russia is disappointed and concerned over North Korea's decision to halt the disablement of its nuclear facilities in Yongbyon, the Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.
Russia Urges North Korea to Finish Disabling Nuclear Facilities VOA 27 Aug 2008 -- Russia's Foreign Ministry says it is disappointed and concerned about North Korea's decision to stop disabling its nuclear facilities.
US Says North Korean Nuclear Move 'Step Backward' VOA 26 Aug 2008 -- The United States Tuesday called North Korea's announced decision to suspend the disablement of its nuclear facilities a "step backward" in the six-party disarmament process
North Korea Considers Restoring Yongbyon Reactor VOA 26 Aug 2008 -- North Korea says it has halted work to disable its main nuclear reactor.
Japan worried over N. Korea's suspension of nuclear disablement RIA Novosti 26 Aug 2008 -- Japan is concerned over North Korea's decision to halt the disablement of its nuclear facilities and consider reactivating its Yongbyon reactor, a Japanese diplomat said on Tuesday.
Great Songun Revolutionary Leadership KCNA 26 Aug 2008 -- The great feats of General Secretary Kim Jong Il in Songun leadership hold a brilliant place in the noble chronicle of the Korean revolution pioneered in Mt. Paektu.
National Meeting Held to Mark 48th Anniversary of Kim Jong Il's Start of Songun Revolutionary Leadership KCNA 25 Aug 2008 -- A national meeting took place at the April 25 House of Culture Sunday to mark the 48th anniversary of General Secretary Kim Jong Il's start of the Songun revolutionary leadership.
Anniversary of Kim Jong Il's Work Observed KCNA 25 Aug 2008 -- Rodong Sinmun today dedicates an article to the 20th anniversary of the publication of General Secretary Kim Jong Il's famous work " On Firmly Establishing the Revolutionary Outlook on the Leader among Officials".
Songun Policy Serves as Invincible Treasured Sword KCNA 25 Aug 2008 -- The Songun policy of the Workers' Party of Korea serves as an invincible treasured sword which helps hew out the destiny of the nation, stresses Rodong Sinmun Sunday in a signed article.
Ulji Freedom Guardian Flayed KCNA 25 Aug 2008 -- The large-scale Ulji Freedom Guardian joint military exercises staged by the United States and the south Korean puppets in south Korea from August 18 to 22 were very dangerous ones for aggression aimed at mounting a preemptive nuclear attack on the DPRK.
North Korea Weekly (August 18-24, 2008) ROK National Intelligence Service
Weekly Report on North Korea No. 905 (August 18 to August 24, 2008) ROK Ministry of Unification
U.S. Urged to Roll Back Its Hostile Policy toward DPRK KCNA 22 Aug 2008 -- It is entirely due to the U.S. criminal hostile policy toward the DPRK that the situation remains tense on the Korean Peninsula and hurdles are still lying in the way of peace and reunification despite the trend of the times toward dialogue and peace.
Foreign Ministry Spokesman Assails U.S.-S. Korea Joint Military Exercises KCNA 21 Aug 2008 -- A spokesman for the DPRK Foreign Ministry gave the following answer to the question put by KCNA Wednesday as regards the DPRK-targeted joint military exercises being staged by the U.S. and the south Korean puppet authorities
Heroic Air Force of Korean People's Army KCNA 21 Aug 2008 -- The air force of the Korean People's Army has developed and strengthened to be a strong revolutionary force under the care of the great persons of Mt. Paektu, thus defending the socialist Korea with credit.
U.S. and S. Korean Joint Military Exercises Lambasted KCNA 21 Aug 2008 -- The on-going Ulji Freedom Guardian joint military exercises being staged by the U.S. and the south Korean warlike forces are a grave military provocation to the DPRK as it is dangerous saber-rattling aimed to drive the situation on the Korean Peninsula to the brink of war, observes Rodong Sinmun Wednesday in a signed commentary.
KCNA Terms Ulji Freedom Guardian Criminal Saber-Rattling KCNA 20 Aug 2008 -- The U.S. and the south Korean warlike forces are staging Ulji Freedom Guardian joint military exercises.
On-going S. Korea - U.S. War Exercises Flayed KCNA 20 Aug 2008 -- Ulji Freedom Guardian joint war exercises kicked off by the U.S. and south Korean bellicose forces on August 18 are the war maneuvers the codename of which was changed from Ulji Focus Lens that they staged as an annual event for a war of aggression against the DPRK.
Steady Advance of June 15 Era of Reunification Called for KCNA 20 Aug 2008 -- The desire and enthusiasm to achieve national reconciliation, unity and national reunification are growing stronger among the Koreans in the north, the south and overseas as the days go by and no force on earth can break their will or dampen their desire to achieve national reunification by their concerted efforts.
KCNA Slams U.S. Provocative Act to Scuttle Denuclearization Process of Korean Peninsula KCNA 19 Aug 2008 -- The United States is again raising the "human rights issue" of the DPRK.
Immediate Halt to Joint Military Exercises for Aggression Demanded KCNA 19 Aug 2008 -- A spokesman for the Panmunjom Mission of the Korean People's Army released a statement on Monday denouncing the criminal Ulji Freedom Guardian south Korea-U.S. joint military exercises that kicked off today.
U.S. Policy of Aggression towards DPRK Blasted KCNA 19 Aug 2008 -- The more desperate military methods the U.S. war-like forces employ to stifle the DPRK would only escalate the military confrontation between the DPRK and the U.S. and render the situation more complicated.
Depending on Foreign Forces Is Crime against Reunification KCNA 19 Aug 2008 -- Depending on foreign forces will never help the Korean people settle the national issue and avoid the escalation of confrontation and the perpetuation of division and, furthermore, a war.
North Korea Weekly (August 11-17, 2008) ROK National Intelligence Service
Weekly Report on North Korea No. 904 (August 11 to August 17, 2008) ROK Ministry of Unification
Rodong Sinmun on Kim Il Sung's Exploits for National Liberation KCNA 16 Aug 2008 -- Today marks the 63rd anniversary of historic national liberation President Kim Il Sung accomplished by defeating the brigandish Japanese imperialists.
Kim Jong Il Inspects KPA Unit KCNA 15 Aug 2008 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il inspected KPA Unit 1319.
Anniversary of Kim Jong Il's Work Marked KCNA 14 Aug 2008 -- A national seminar on the idea and theory on the revolutionary lookout on the leader laid down by General Secretary Kim Jong Il in his work "On Firmly Establishing the Revolutionary Outlook on the Leader among Officials" and his exploits took place at the Grand People's Study House on Wednesday.
Full Play to Revolutionary Spirit of Mt. Paektu Called for KCNA 14 Aug 2008 -- Rodong Sinmun today editorially calls upon all the people to give fuller play to the mettle of Songun Korea in the revolutionary spirit of Mt. Paektu, single-mindedly united around General Secretary Kim Jong Il.
U.S. Bellicose Forces' Accusation against DPRK Refuted KCNA 13 Aug 2008 -- The U.S. Department of Defense in a recent "defense strategic report" once again openly slandered the DPRK as a rogue state threatening the international order.
Kim Jong Il Inspects Company of KPA Unit KCNA 12 Aug 2008 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il inspected a company of KPA Unit 669 honored with the title of O Jung Hup-led 7th regiment.
Kim Jong Il Inspects Women's Company of KPA Unit KCNA 12 Aug 2008 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il inspected a women's company of KPA Unit 1374.
Exploit of Kim Il Sung in Building Socialist Country Praised KCNA 12 Aug 2008 -- It is the greatest exploit of President Kim Il Sung for the people that he built a socialist paradise in this land by applying the idea of believing in the people as in Heaven, Rodong Sinmun Monday says in a signed article.
US Says North Korea Remains on Terrorism List VOA 11 Aug 2008 -- The United States is not removing North Korea from its list of state sponsors of terrorism until Pyongyang produces a plan to verify its nuclear program.
Kim Jong Il Inspects KPA Sub-Unit KCNA 11 Aug 2008 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il inspected a sub-unit of KPA Unit 826.
Kim Jong Il Inspects Women's Company under KPA Unit 3407 KCNA 11 Aug 2008 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il inspected the Three Revolution Red Flag Women's Company under KPA Unit 3407.
KPA Sends Message to S. Korean Side KCNA 11 Aug 2008 -- A spokesman for the unit of the Korean People's Army stationed in the area of Mt. Kumgang in a special statement issued on August 3 clarified the principled stand of the KPA as regards the July 11 incident that occurred due to the mistake committed by a tourist of the south side.
Anniversary of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il's On-Site Guidance to Secret Camp in Mt. Paektu Marked KCNA 11 Aug 2008 -- A national meeting was held in the holy land of the sun on Saturday to mark the 20th anniversary of the on-site guidance to the secret camp in Mt. Paektu by President Kim Il Sung and General Secretary Kim Jong Il and the 20th anniversary of the naming of "Jong Il Peak".
North Korea Weekly (August 4-10, 2008) ROK National Intelligence Service
Weekly Report on North Korea No. 903 (August 3 to 10, 2008) ROK Ministry of Unification
Kim Jong Il Gives Field Guidance to Nursery Shop KCNA 09 Aug 2008 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il gave field guidance to the Nursery Shop of the Riwon County Forest Management Station in South Hamgyong Province.
Kim Yong Nam Pays Courtesy Call on Hu Jintao KCNA 09 Aug 2008 -- Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK, on a visit to China to participate in the opening ceremony of the 29th Olympic Games paid a courtesy call on Hu Jintao, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and President of the People's Republic of China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Aug. 7.
KPA Panmunjom Mission Issues Detailed Report KCNA 09 Aug 2008 -- The Panmunjom Mission of the Korean People's Army released the following detailed report Friday dismissing the sophism let loose by the United States that the already demised Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission (NNSC) still exists
Mt. Rangrim Area Tells of Immortal Exploits of President Kim Il Sung KCNA 09 Aug 2008 -- An endless stream of visitors is flowing to the Rangrim revolutionary site on the threshold of the 63rd anniversary of the liberation of the country.
Kim Jong Il Gives Field Guidance to Pig and Goat Farms KCNA 08 Aug 2008 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il gave field guidance to the Hamju Pig Farm and the Hamju Phyongphungdok Goat Farm.
Kim Jong Il's Aphorism on National Unity KCNA 08 Aug 2008 -- An aphorism of General Secretary Kim Jong Il gives the wisest answer to the Korean people, who have been forced to live in a divided land for over 60 years, about what true patriotism is for them and what they should do for the nation.
Kim Jong Il Inspects KPA Reconnoitering Company KCNA 07 Aug 2008 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il inspected the Reconnoitering Company of KPA Unit 891.
Kim Jong Il Inspects KPA Unit 3704 KCNA 06 Aug 2008 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il inspected KPA Unit 3704 honored with the title of O Jung Hup-led Seventh Regiment.
Rodong Sinmun on Historical Roots of Korean-Style Socialism KCNA 06 Aug 2008 -- Korean-style socialism has displayed tremendous vitality, weathering out the stern tempest, as it regards the revolutionary traditions of Mt. Paektu as its historical roots.
Rodong Sinmun on October 4 Declaration KCNA 06 Aug 2008 -- The October 4 declaration serves as a milestone for bringing earlier the independent reunification of the Korean nation by positively implementing the June 15 joint declaration.
Kim Jong Il Inspects KPA Unit 1353 KCNA 05 Aug 2008 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il inspected KPA Unit 1353.
Kim Jong Il Inspects KPA Unit 1366 KCNA 05 Aug 2008 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il inspected KPA Unit 1366.
Torrential Rains Hit DPRK KCNA 05 Aug 2008 -- Heavy rains poured in many parts of the DPRK from August one to three, influenced by the low pressure created in the middle of the West Sea of Korea.
Anniversary of Kim Jong Il's Work Observed KCNA 05 Aug 2008 -- "Let Us Carry Out the Great Leader Comrade Kim Il Sung's Instructions for National Reunification", a work of General Secretary Kim Jong Il, serves as an undying library which clearly indicates the way to be followed by the Korean nation's movement for national reunification and a militant banner which dynamically promotes the advance of the June 15 era of reunification, says Rodong Sinmun Monday in a signed article.
Kim Jong Il Inspects Sub-unit of KPA Navy Unit KCNA 04 Aug 2008 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il inspected a sub-unit of KPA Navy Unit 155 honored with the title of O Jung Hup-led Seventh Regiment.
Kim Jong Il Enjoys Performance Given by Art Squad of KPA Unit 757 KCNA 04 Aug 2008 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il enjoyed a performance given by the art squad of KPA Unit 757.
Spokesman for KPA Unit Stationed in Area of Mt. Kumgang Issues Special Statement KCNA 04 Aug 2008 -- A spokesman for the unit of the Korean People's Army stationed in the area of Mt. Kumgang issued today a special statement in connection with the unsavory incident that occurred in the area of Mt. Kumgang on July 11 in which an unidentified south Korean tourist was shot to death after illegally intruding into the area under the military control of the north side.
Glorifying WPK as Kim Il Sung's Party Called for KCNA 04 Aug 2008 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il's work calling for radically improving the party work to step up the drive for modeling the whole society on the Juche idea serves as an immortal programme for glorifying the Workers' Party of Korea as the party of President Kim Il Sung, says Rodong Sinmun Saturday in a signed article.
North Korea Weekly (July 28-Aug 3, 2008) ROK National Intelligence Service
Weekly Report on North Korea No. 902 (July 28 to August 3, 2008) ROK Ministry of Unification
Kim Jong Il Inspects KPA Unit 1622 KCNA 02 Aug 2008 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il inspected KPA Unit 1622.
Important Guideline on National Unity and Reunification Cause KCNA 02 Aug 2008 -- President Kim Il Sung published the famous work "Let Us Achieve the Great Unity of Our Nation" on August 1, Juche 80 (1991).
Anniversary of Publication of Kim Il Sung's Work Observed KCNA 02 Aug 2008 -- Rodong Sinmun Friday dedicates a signed article to the 17th anniversary of President Kim Il Sung's work "Let Us Achieve the Great Unity of Our Nation."
Iranian President on Relations with DPRK KCNA 01 Aug 2008 -- Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Iranian President, met and had a friendly talk in Tehran on July 29 with the DPRK delegation headed by Foreign Minister Pak Ui Chun to the conference of foreign ministers of non-aligned countries.
Frantic War Exercises and Aerial Espionage Committed against DPRK KCNA 01 Aug 2008 -- The U.S. imperialist aggression forces and the south Korean puppet army got more frantic in their war exercises in land, sea and air against the DPRK in July, according to military sources.

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