October 2008 - North Korea Special Weapons News

Japan Urged to Drop Its Scenario for Preemptive Attack on DPRK KCNA 31 Oct 2008 -- To mount a preemptive attack on the DPRK at present only precipitates Japan's self-destruction and national ruin. The Japanese militarists should bear this in mind and refrain from rash acts, warns Rodong Sinmun today in a signed article.
Pak Song Chol Dies KCNA 30 Oct 2008 -- Pak Song Chol, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea and honorary vice-president of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly, died of long illness at 5 a.m. on Oct. 28 to our regret at the age of 95.
"Complete Collection of Kim Il Sung's Works" Vol. 77 Off Press KCNA 30 Oct 2008 -- The Workers' Party of Korea Publishing House brought out "Complete Collection of Kim Il Sung's Works" Vol. 77, a library of the immortal Juche idea, which systematically and comprehensively deals with his works in a chronological order.
Anti-DPRK Military Confab of U.S. and S. Korean Warmongers Blasted KCNA 30 Oct 2008 -- The U.S. and south Korean military bosses held the 40th U.S.-south Korea "annual security consultative meeting" in Washington on Oct. 17 at which they reaffirmed the "strong defense commitments" of the U.S. to south Korea and adopted a 17-point joint statement the keynote of which is the "rapid dispatch of reinforcements in contingency on the Korean Peninsula".
Implementation of Inter-Korean Declarations Called for KCNA 30 Oct 2008 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il's work "The Democratic People's Republic of Korea Is a Socialist State of Juche with Invincible Might" is an immortal great programme for independent reunification as it correctly set forth important tasks to be fulfilled by the Korean nation in its struggle to achieve national reunification at present. Rodong Sinmun today observes this in a signed article.
DPRK's Stand on S. Korean Puppets' Anti-DPRK Confrontational Racket Clarified KCNA 29 Oct 2008 -- A spokesman for the north side delegation to the north-south military talks gave the following answer to a question raised by KCNA Tuesday as regards the south Korean puppets' confrontational racket against the DPRK going beyond a tolerance limit with each passing day:
Anniversary of Kim Il Sung's Work Observed KCNA 29 Oct 2008 -- Today marks the 60th anniversary of the publication of President Kim Il Sung's work "Let Us Force the U.S. Imperialist Aggressor Forces to Withdraw from South Korea and Reunify the Country Independently".
South Korean Spy Chief Says Kim Jong Il Well Enough to Work VOA 28 Oct 2008 -- S Korea's spy chief says N Korean leader Kim Jong Il appears to have recovered enough from a stroke to resume his ordinary duties.
N.Korea threatens South over propaganda leaflets RIA Novosti 28 Oct 2008 -- N Korea warned it would carry out military strikes against the South if activists continue to send propaganda leaflets.
North Korea Threatens to Turn South Into 'Debris' VOA 28 Oct 2008 -- N Korea is warning S Korea of a pre-emptive strike that will turn the South into "debris," if Seoul does not stop "a policy of confrontation."
DPRK Red Cross Society KCNA 28 Oct 2008 -- The Red Cross Society of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea was founded in October Juche 35 (1946).
Sinister Intention Sought by U.S. through Its Claim about "Missile Threat" from DPRK Flayed KCNA 28 Oct 2008 -- The U.S. warlike forces are making much ado about the "missile threat" from the DPRK while letting loose a spate of conjecture as they please. This is preposterous and robber-like logic. Rodong Sinmun Monday observes this in a signed commentary.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Holding Fast to Self-Reliance Principle KCNA 28 Oct 2008 -- The principle of self-reliance should be held fast to in order to firmly defend sovereignty and dignity of the country and the nation and vigorously advance the revolution and construction. Rodong Sinmun Monday says this in a signed article.
French brain surgeon to treat N.Korean leader - Japanese TV RIA Novosti 27 Oct 2008 -- The eldest son of N Korean leader Kim Jong-il traveled to Paris to recruit top brain surgeon to treat his father, Japanese TV channel Fuji reported.
North Korea Warns South Over Leaflets From Private Groups VOA 27 Oct 2008 -- N Korea warned S Korea it may suspend a key inter-Korean industrial project if civic groups do not stop launching leaflets into the North.
DPRK's View on Information and Communication Expressed KCNA 27 Oct 2008 -- Today information activities are playing an important role in promoting peace, security and social unity and sustainable development of the world and the rapid development of information and communication technology, in particular, is exerting great influence on all fabrics of human life, said a DPRK delegate, clarifying the view of the delegation of the DPRK in a speech made at the meeting of the Fourth Committee of the 63rd UN General Assembly on Oct. 21.
Many Art Works Portraying Three Generals of Mt. Paektu Created KCNA 27 Oct 2008 -- The Mansudae Art Studio, the Art Studio of the Korean People's Army and other studios have produced many works portraying the three generals of Mt. Paektu worth national treasures this year, too.
South Korean Puppet Army's Dangerous Moves for Preemptive Strike under Fire KCNA 27 Oct 2008 -- The south Korean puppet army's moves for a preemptive strike at the DPRK have reached an extremely dangerous phase.
Lee Myung Bak's Racket of Military Confrontation under Fire KCNA 27 Oct 2008 -- The desire of the Korean nation for reunification is now being chilled and the inter-Korean relations are being pushed to a phase of confrontation and war. This is chiefly attributable to the south Korean war maniacs' reckless racket of military confrontation. Rodong Sinmun today observes this in a by-lined article.
Lee Myung Bak Group Urged to Halt Moves for Confrontation with DPRK KCNA 27 Oct 2008 -- The Lee Myung Bak group is driving the relations between the north and the south to collapse, going against the trend of the June 15 era of reunification, and persisting in military provocations against the DPRK.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Promoting Global Independence KCNA 27 Oct 2008 -- The DPRK will make positive efforts to boost the friendship and solidarity with all the progressive people of the world advocating independence, foil the war policy of the imperialist aggressor forces and their moves for domination and bring earlier global independence, holding aloft the banner of independence against imperialism under the Songun leadership of General Secretary Kim Jong Il, says Rodong Sinmun Sunday in a signed article.
North Korea Weekly (October 20-26, 2008) ROK National Intelligence Service
Weekly Report on North Korea No. 914 (October 20 to October 26, 2008) ROK Ministry of Unification
Two Koreas to Hold Military Talks VOA 25 Oct 2008 -- North and South Korea have agreed to hold military talks to discuss unsettled issues, including improving military hotlines between the two nations.
Scenic Mt. Chilbo KCNA 25 Oct 2008 -- The autumn scenery of Mt. Chilbo, a noted mountain of Korea, is beyond description these days. The beautiful maples and fully ripened wild fruits there strike the visitors with admiration.
S. Korean Confrontational Maniacs' Wild Rumor Dismissed KCNA 25 Oct 2008 -- A few days ago, riff-raffs under the mask of "scholar" floated a wild rumor about what they called "organized abduction of civilians" by the north in the period of the June 25 war and the like at the prodding of the Lee Myung Bak group of traitors. This comes under fire by signed commentaries of leading newspapers today.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Foiling Ultra-Right Conservatives' Moves for Confrontation KCNA 25 Oct 2008 -- The ultra-right conservative "policy towards the north" of the Lee Myung Bak regime is a stumbling block lying in the way of improving the inter-Korean relations, observes Rodong Sinmun Friday in a signed commentary.
Progressive Mankind Called upon to Struggle for Protecting Peace KCNA 25 Oct 2008 -- Peace is a common goal to be achieved by progressive mankind and a treasure common to all countries and people of the world.
KCNA Dismisses False Reports Released by Japanese Newspapers KCNA 24 Oct 2008 -- The Japanese newspapers Yomiuri Shimbun and Sankei Shimbun recently reported that the DPRK instructed its diplomats in foreign countries to be on standby for the possible "announcement of crucial measure." This is a whopping lie.
KCNA Urges Aso Regime to Make Switchover in Its Policy towards DPRK KCNA 24 Oct 2008 -- The Aso regime's stand towards the DPRK is now drawing world attention.
Lee Myung Bak Group's Reckless Acts Flailed KCNA 24 Oct 2008 -- Now the relations between the north and the south have reached the phase of acute confrontation, something unprecedented since the publication of the June 15 joint declaration. This is entirely attributable to the Lee Myung Bak clique's acts of treachery to tide over its ruling crisis through the escalated moves for confrontation with the DPRK in utter disregard of the interests of the nation.
Reckless Remarks of S. Korean Minister of "Unification" Flayed KCNA 24 Oct 2008 -- The south Korean minister of "Unification's" assertion that the inter-Korean relations deteriorated due to the north's demand for the implementation of the October 4 declaration is sheer sophism intended to turn white to black and a brazen-faced and despicable attempt to shift the responsibility for the deteriorated inter-Korean relations onto the north.
Anniversary of Kim Jong Il's Work Observed KCNA 24 Oct 2008 -- Rodong Sinmun Thursday dedicates a signed article to the anniversary of the publication of General Secretary Kim Jong Il's work "Let Us Firmly Defend the Political and Ideological Unity and Purity of the Party Generation after Generation".
press conference by special rapporteur on situation of human rights in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea United Nations 23 Oct 2008
Russia, S.Korea meet for talks on N.Korea nuclear issue RIA Novosti 23 Oct 2008 -- The Russian and S Korean representatives at talks on N Korea's nuclear disarmament met to coordinate their positions.
N.Korea rails at Japanese media over reports of big announcement RIA Novosti 23 Oct 2008 -- N Korea issued a furious statement denying reports that it was about to release an 'important announcement.'
UN Says N. Korea Food Shortage Dire VOA 23 Oct 2008 -- Pyongyang-based senior UN officials are visiting the S Korean capital, to report on N Korea's ongoing food shortage.
KCNA Slams Japan's Dishonest Stance towards Issue of Fulfillment of Its Commitment KCNA 23 Oct 2008 -- Japan's act of vitiating the atmosphere of the six-party talks is causing furor in the international community.
National August 3 Mass Consumption Goods Exhibition Opens KCNA 23 Oct 2008 -- A national August 3 mass consumption goods exhibition was opened here on Tuesday.
Brilliant Model of South-South Cooperation KCNA 23 Oct 2008 -- President Kim Il Sung, who dedicated his whole life to the happiness of the people, made much effort for the development of agriculture in developing countries.
KCNA Slams Japan's Dishonest Stance towards Issue of Fulfillment of Its Commitment KCNA 23 Oct 2008 -- Japan's act of vitiating the atmosphere of the six-party talks is causing furor in the international community.
Japan Accused of Disturbing Six-Party Talks KCNA 23 Oct 2008 -- Recently Japan dastardly decided to extend its sanctions against the DPRK for another six months. It is now behaving so shamelessly as to insist that it would not fulfil its commitment to make economic compensation on which an agreement was reached among the six parties unless progress is made in the solution of the "abduction issue".
Remarks of S. Korean Minister of "Unification" Dismissed as Sheer Sophism KCNA 23 Oct 2008 -- The south Korean minister of "Unification" asserted that the inter-Korean relations deteriorated because the north insisted on the implementation of the October 4 declaration. What he uttered is too brazen-faced and outrageous outbursts against reunification to be overlooked.
Sinister Aim Sought by Lee Myung Bak Blasted KCNA 23 Oct 2008 -- The sinister aim sought by the Lee Myung Bak group in trumpeting about "the lost decade" is to downplay and bring to naught the achievements made in the June 15 era of reunification, justify its policy of confrontation with the DPRK and bring back the inter-Korean relations to those of acute confrontation in the past, observes Rodong Sinmun Wednesday in a signed commentary.
Lee Myung Bak Group Branded as War Servants for U.S. KCNA 23 Oct 2008 -- Recently the U.S. and the south Korean warmongers agreed to deal in 259,000 tons out of the reserve ammunition and materiel for war stockpiled by the U.S. forces in south Korea. This indicates that the U.S. and the south Korean puppets are putting spurs to the preparations for a war of aggression against the north.
South Korean President Says North's Leader Still in Control VOA 22 Oct 2008 -- S Korean President Lee: N Korean leader Kim Jong Il still running the isolated state, despite concerns raised about the dictator's health.
End to U.S. Nuclear Threat to DPRK Called for KCNA 22 Oct 2008 -- The U.S. nuclear threat to the DPRK should be ended and the former's hostile policy toward the latter be withdrawn definitely if the Korean Peninsula is to be denuclearized, said a DPRK delegate in a speech at the meeting of the First Committee of the 63rd UN General Assembly on Oct. 13
Japan Not Qualified to Participate in Six-Party Talks KCNA 22 Oct 2008 -- Senior government officials of Japan including the prime minister, the chief cabinet secretary and the foreign minister are blustering "they can never lift sanctions against North Korea," asserting that Japan would discuss the issue of liquidating Japan's past after the settlement of the "abduction" issue. Minju Joson Tuesday in a signed commentary carried in this regard observes:
Anti-DPRK Psychological Campaign under Fire KCNA 22 Oct 2008 -- Ultra-right conservative organizations of south Korea are getting evermore undisguised in scattering anti-DPRK leaflets. This is attributable to the Lee Myung Bak group which is conniving and patronizing their moves. Herein lies the gravity of the issue.
Rodong Sinmun Slams Lee Myung Bak Group's Anti-DPRK Confrontational Policy KCNA 22 Oct 2008 -- The Lee Myung Bak group is now persistently pursuing its criminal confrontation with the north, refusing to implement the historic June 15 joint declaration and the October 4 declaration quite contrary to the trend of the times and the aspiration of the nation. This crime comes under fire by a signed commentary of Rodong Sinmun Tuesday.
Rodong Sinmun on Revolutionary Tradition of Mt. Paektu KCNA 22 Oct 2008 -- The Workers' Party of Korea and the army and people of the DPRK are sure to emerge successful in their march in the new century as they regard the revolutionary tradition of Mt. Paektu established by President Kim Il Sung as the eternal treasured sword, says Rodong Sinmun today in a signed article.
North Korea seeks to exclude Japan from six-party talks RIA Novosti 21 Oct 2008 -- N Korea wants to oust Japan from 6-party negotiations over Tokyo's failure to fulfill its pledge to provide fuel aid.
Agent for Preserving Kimjongilia Developed KCNA 21 Oct 2008 -- The Kimilsungia-Kimjongilia Research Center has recently developed agent for keeping Kimjongilia in bloom for a long time.
U.S. Ambition for World Supremacy Blasted KCNA 21 Oct 2008 -- The U.S. has recently staged the first test flight of B-52H equipped with laser-controlled guided missiles. This missile is the latest-type weapon called "juggler" which has been improved on the basis of the experience gained from the armed conflicts and others since its first use in the 1960s.
Rodong Sinmun on Idea of DPRK Foreign Policy KCNA 20 Oct 2008 -- Independence, peace and friendship are not only the fundamental idea of the DPRK foreign policy but a noble idea common to humankind as they help strengthen the international solidarity and accelerate the cause of global independence, says Rodong Sinmun Saturday in a signed article.
Rodong Sinmun on Spirit of Struggle Displayed in Annals of Korean Revolution KCNA 20 Oct 2008 -- The spirit of struggle displayed in the past annals of the Korean revolution is noble revolutionary spirit all Korean people should firmly carry on in the general offensive at present and it serves as a powerful treasured sword for creation and change that makes it possible to bring about a new revolutionary upswing in the socialist construction in the era of Songun.
North Korea Weekly (October 13-19, 2008) ROK National Intelligence Service
Weekly Report on North Korea No. 913 (October 13 to October 19, 2008) ROK Ministry of Unification
South Korea Checking Reports of Coming North Korean Announcement VOA 18 Oct 2008 -- S Korean authorities checking reports that N Korean diplomats ordered to await major government announcement.
N.Korean diplomats abroad told to wait for 'important news' RIA Novosti 18 Oct 2008 -- Diplomats at all North Korean embassies have been told to wait for an important message from Pyongyang.
More Information Added to Korean Revolution Museum KCNA 18 Oct 2008 -- On display at the Hall "Leader and Comrades-in-arms" of the Korean Revolution Museum are more information about revolutionary comrades-in-arms always remembered by President Kim Il Sung and the revolutionary comrades-in-arms often recollected by General Secretary Kim Jong Il.
New Books Added to Grand People's Study House KCNA 18 Oct 2008 -- The Grand People's Study House has received more new books.
Songun Revolutionary Cause with Its Origin in DIU KCNA 18 Oct 2008 -- Today the Korean people are significantly greeting the 82nd anniversary of the formation of the Down-with-Imperialism Union (DIU).
WPK Carrying Forward Great Tradition is Ever-Victorious KCNA 18 Oct 2008 -- The Down-with Imperialism Union (DIU) formed by President Kim Il Sung on October 17, Juche 15 (1926) is the very root of the Workers' Party of Korea, the origin of the Songun revolution, the model of powerful single-hearted unity and the pioneer of the tradition of the Korean revolution.
Anniversary of Kim Jong Il's Work Observed KCNA 18 Oct 2008 -- Rodong Sinmun today dedicates a signed article to the 26th anniversary of the publication of General Secretary Kim Jong Il's work "The Workers' Party of Korea Is a Juche-Type Revolutionary Party Which Inherited the Glorious Tradition of the DIU" (Oct. 17, 1982).
One Can Hardly Deal with Anti-DPRK Confrontational Maniac KCNA 18 Oct 2008 -- One can hardly deal with Ryu Jong Ha, an ill-famed anti-DPRK confrontational maniac, who was "nominated" as president of the south Korean Red Cross, holds Minju Joson Friday in a signed commentary, taking a serious view of the fact that recently traitor Lee Myung Bak replaced the present president of the Red Cross by the above-said guy.
S. Korean Bellicose Forces' Moves to Retrogressively Revise Anti-DPRK War Scenario Assailed KCNA 18 Oct 2008 -- The puppet bellicose forces of south Korea are now busy retrogressively revising the "OPLAN 5027-04," a scenario for a war against the north, as a whole, loudly talking about "threat" from someone, according to Yonhap News of south Korea.
US Says North Korea Reverses Steps to Restart Reactor VOA 17 Oct 2008 -- The United States confirmed N Korea has reversed the steps it took in recent weeks to restart its Yongbyon nuclear reactor.
DPRK's Stand on All Forms of Terrorism Reiterated KCNA 17 Oct 2008 -- A DPRK delegate clarified the view of his delegation on the anti-terror struggle, addressing the meeting of the 6th Committee of the 63rd UN General Assembly which discussed the agenda item "Measure for combating international terrorism" held on October 8.
Publication of 20,000th Issue of Minju Joson Marked KCNA 17 Oct 2008 -- A meeting to mark the publication of the 20,000th issue of Minju Joson was held Wednesday.
"Complete Book on Kimilsungia" and "Complete Book on Kimjongilia" Off Press KCNA 17 Oct 2008 -- "Complete Book on Kimilsungia" and "Complete Book on Kimjongilia" were published by a compilation committee grouping holders of academic degrees and titles in the horticultural field of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
Source of DPRK's Invincibility KCNA 17 Oct 2008 -- The Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), which regards to protect the interests of the working masses as the supreme principle in its activities, has all along defended their interests and struggled for their happiness.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Foiling Imperialists' Strategy to Monopolize Natural Resources KCNA 17 Oct 2008 -- The imperialists are becoming all the more vicious in their moves to plunder and monopolize natural resources of other countries under various pretexts, says Rodong Sinmun today in a signed article.
Large Contingents of Youth Vanguard in DPRK KCNA 16 Oct 2008 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il set forth the slogan "Love the Youth!" and has paid deep attention to rearing the young people into the vanguard fighters of the Songun revolution, the advance detachment in national defense and socialist construction and young heroes of the country.
President Kim Il Sung's Lofty Outlook on Posterity KCNA 16 Oct 2008 -- It was the greatest happiness for President Kim Il Sung to treasure and take care of the rising generation.
Kim Il Sung's Exploits Performed in Building Socialist Power Lauded KCNA 16 Oct 2008 -- President Kim Il Sung is a peerlessly great man who paved a unique way for building a socialist power in the present times and set a brilliant example in doing so.
U.S. Policy for Nuclear War Censured KCNA 16 Oct 2008 -- The Department of Defense and the Department of Energy of the United States recently defined "the future war as a nuclear war" in their policy report "state security and nukes in the 21st century."
North Korea threatens to cut ties with South RIA Novosti 16 Oct 2008 -- North Korea threatened to sever all relations with the South unless President Lee Myung-bak ends his "confrontational" policies.
N. Korea Threatens 'Total Freeze' of Relations With South VOA 16 Oct 2008 -- North Korea says it is considering what it calls a "total freeze" on ties with South Korea.
Sphere of Standardization Expands KCNA 15 Oct 2008 -- A sphere of standardization is steadily expanding in the DPRK.
Latest U.S.-N. Korea Deal Is a 'Very Modest Step' Forward cfr.org 14 Oct 2008
North Korea allows UN inspectors access to nuclear facilities RIA Novosti 14 Oct 2008 -- N Korea announced it would allow UN inspectors access to Yongbyon facility after the state was removed from US terrorist list.
Control Aid System of Barrages on Taedong River KCNA 14 Oct 2008 -- The Earth Environmental Science Faculty of Kim Il Sung University has developed a control aid system of barrages on the Taedong River, thus opening a prospect to place the control of barrages and reservoirs on a scientific and IT basis.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Steadily Glorifying DPRK KCNA 14 Oct 2008 -- "The Democratic People's Republic of Korea Is a Socialist State of Juche with Invincible Might", a discourse of General Secretary Kim Jong Il given to Rodong Sinmun, the organ of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, and Minju Joson, the organ of the DPRK government, is evoking lively response from among all servicepersons and people in the DPRK.
Anniversary of Kim Jong Il's Work Observed KCNA 14 Oct 2008 -- Rodong Sinmun today devotes a signed article to the 20th anniversary of the publication of General Secretary Kim Jong Il's work "The Present Times and the Tasks Facing Young People" (October 12, 1988).
All Koreans Called upon to Remain True to Spirit of "By Our Nation Itself" KCNA 14 Oct 2008 -- All Koreans should fully display the spirit of "By our nation itself" in order to meet the blatant challenge of the anti-reunification forces at home and abroad, firmly adhere to the October 4 declaration, a programme for implementing the June 15 joint declaration, and successfully implement it.
Rodong Sinmun on Space Development KCNA 14 Oct 2008 -- It is natural for every country and nation to develop and use space in line with its socio-economic progress, development of civilization and interests and the will and wishes of humankind.
North Korea Allows Return of UN Inspectors VOA 13 Oct 2008 -- Diplomats: North Korea has allowed UN nuclear monitors to return to the country's main nuclear facility after kicking them out last week.
N.Korea hails U.S. terror list removal, vows to meet commitments RIA Novosti 13 Oct 2008 -- Pyongyang's ambassador to Moscow: N Korea will fulfill its obligations to denuclearize.
Critics of US-North Korea Nuclear Deal Say US Concedes Too Much VOA 13 Oct 2008 -- Nuclear compromise between the United States and N Korea has critics, both in the United States and Japan.
North Korean Defectors Send Anti-Kim Jong Il Leaflets by Balloon to North VOA 13 Oct 2008 -- A group of N Korean human rights campaigners defied request of S Korean govt and launched balloon-borne leaflets.
Foreign Ministry Spokesman on DPRK's Will to Cooperate in Verification of Objects of Nuclear Disablement KCNA 13 Oct 2008 -- A spokesman for the DPRK Foreign Ministry gave the following answer to a question put by KCNA Sunday as regards the U.S.'s delisting the DPRK as "a state sponsor of terrorism":
U.S. Accused of Bringing Its Nuclear Carrier to S. Korea KCNA 13 Oct 2008 -- The United States brought its nuclear carrier George Washington to Pusan Port on Oct. 6 under the pretext of participating in the so-called "naval review of the fleet."
Rodong Sinmun on Federal Formula for Reunification KCNA 13 Oct 2008 -- To achieve reunification by federal formula based on one nation, one state and two systems and two governments is the only shortcut to promoting reconciliation and unity between the north and the south, putting an end to the national division caused by outside forces and achieving the peaceful reunification of the country.
North Korea Weekly (October 6-12, 2008) ROK National Intelligence Service
Weekly Report on North Korea No. 912 (October 6 to October 12, 2008) ROK Ministry of Unification
South Korea Says US Deal With North Means Nuclear Disabling Can Resume VOA 12 Oct 2008 -- South Korea is welcoming compromise between the United States and N Korea on inspecting nuclear facilities.
US, North Korea, Reach Deal to Salvage Nuclear Accord VOA 11 Oct 2008 -- The United States reached an agreement with North Korea to resume implementation of the 6-party accord.
North Korea Reports Appearance by Kim Jong Il VOA 11 Oct 2008 -- For the first time in 58 days, North Korean media showed images of leader Kim Jong Il appearing in public.
Kim Jong Il Inspects Women's Battery of KPA KCNA 11 Oct 2008 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il inspected a women's battery of KPA Unit 821.
Kim Jong Il's Work Published KCNA 11 Oct 2008 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il published "The Democratic People's Republic of Korea Is a Socialist State of Juche with Invincible Might", a talk to Rodong Sinmun, the organ of the Workers' Party of Korea, and Minju Joson, the organ of the DPRK government, on Sept. 5, Juche 97 (2008).
Anniversary of WPK Observed KCNA 11 Oct 2008 -- Leading papers today dedicate editorials to the 63rd anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea
Homage to Kim Il Sung KCNA 11 Oct 2008 -- Senior officials of the party and state, the chairperson of a friendly party and leading officials of the party, armed forces and power organs, social organizations, ministries and national institutions visited the Kumsusan Memorial Palace on Friday on the occasion of the 63rd anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK).
KPA Commanding Officers Pay Tribute to Kim Il Sung KCNA 11 Oct 2008 -- Commanding officers of the Korean People's Army visited the Kumsusan Memorial Palace on Friday on the occasion of the 63rd anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea.
President Kim Il Sung's Immortal Exploit in Party Building KCNA 11 Oct 2008 -- Today the Korean people are lauding, as a political veteran rare to be seen, President Kim Il Sung who had paved a new path and created a shining model for building a revolutionary party in the independent era, deeply looking back on the 60-odd years covered by the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK).
South Korea Says North's Nuclear Compromise May Be Near VOA 10 Oct 2008 -- S Korean officials suggesting a compromise aimed at reviving efforts to get rid of N Korea's nuclear weapons not be far off.
S. Korean Puppet Army Authorities' Moves Denounced KCNA 10 Oct 2008 -- The Navy of the Korean People's Army solemnly declares that it will never tolerate the moves of the south Korean puppet army authorities to fix the "Northern Limit Line" (NLL) unilaterally drawn by the U.S. forces without any legal basis and prior consultation with the DPRK as the extension of the military demarcation line in sea waters but decisively counter any attempt to infringe upon its sovereignty.
Brilliant Realization of Cause for Founding Independent Party KCNA 10 Oct 2008 -- The cause of founding the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) was carried out on the principle of independence in a unique way.
Ryongwang Pavilion, Scenic Beauty of Pyongyang KCNA 10 Oct 2008 -- There are lots of spots of scenic beauty and historic interest in Pyongyang with a long history spanning 50 centuries, among them the Ryongwang Pavilion, one of the eight scenic wonders in North and South Phyongan Provinces and Jagang Province.
Songun Politics Praised as Treasured Sword for National Security and Peace KCNA 10 Oct 2008 -- The Songun politics pursued by the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) is a powerful treasured sword for peace which is able to frustrate any military challenge of any imperialist aggression forces.
Kim Jong Il's Leadership over WPK Praised KCNA 10 Oct 2008 -- The Workers' Party of Korea has fully demonstrated its might as the most dignified and invincible revolutionary party as it is led by Kim Jong Il, great brilliant commander of Songun.
US: North Korean Nuclear Move Regrettable But Reversible VOA 9 Oct 2008 -- The United States called North Korea's move to bar international inspectors from its Yongbyon nuclear complex "regrettable," but "reversible".
DPR Korea: UN inspectors denied all further access to nuclear reprocessing plant UN News 9 Oct 2008 -- N Korea cut access for UN inspectors to plant in Yongbyon, after it announced it would resume work at the facility.
North Korea Bars Inspectors From Nuclear Complex VOA 9 Oct 2008 -- The United Nations nuclear agency says North Korea completely banned its inspectors from the country's main Yongbyon nuclear complex.
South Korea Says North to Test Fire More Missiles VOA 9 Oct 2008 -- South Korean news reports North Korea preparing to test fire more short-range missiles, following this week's reported launch of 2 missiles.
Economic Achievements in DPRK KCNA 09 Oct 2008 -- Many successes have been made in the basic industrial sectors, the pace-setting domains of the national economy in the DPRK.
Collection of Reminiscences Off Press KCNA 09 Oct 2008 -- The Workers' Party of Korea Publishing House brought out collection of reminiscences "Among the People" Vol. 76.
U.S. Accused of Escalating Military Tension in Korea KCNA 09 Oct 2008 -- On September 23 the U.S. House of Representatives adopted a "bill on closer U.S.-south Korea defense cooperation" the keynote of which is to raise south Korea's status in purchasing U.S.-made weapons and military equipment to that of NATO. In its wake the U.S. Senate passed the similar bill.
US in Deliberate Study of North Korean Nuclear Position VOA 8 Oct 2008 -- The Bush administration is engaged in a careful study of N Korea's latest position on the 6-party talks, as conveyed to a senior US envoy.
North Korea's Nuclear Activities Destabilize Region, U.S. Commander Says AFPS 8 Oct 2008 -- N Korea's assertions of its nuclear capability and the likelihood that it is represent security risk for region.
South Korean Military Chief Says North Seeks Nuclear Warhead VOA 8 Oct 2008 -- South Korean military officials say they believe North Korea is hoping to develop a nuclear weapon that can be delivered by missile.
Juche Character and National Character, Fundamental Principle of Revolution and Construction KCNA 07 Oct 2008 -- The Korean people are advancing the revolutionary cause of Juche with credit, preserving all along the Juche character and national character of the revolution and construction under the guidance of the Workers' Party of Korea.
Rodong Sinmun on WPK's Steadfast Will for Korea's Reunification KCNA 07 Oct 2008 -- It is the revolutionary duty and obligation of the Workers' Party of Korea and the people and the sacred national task entrusted to our generation to achieve the independent and peaceful reunification of the country true to the noble intention of President Kim Il Sung who had devoted all his mental energies and pains to accomplishment of the cause of national reunification from the first days of building a new country till the last moments of his great life.
1st Anniversary of October 4 Declaration Observed KCNA 06 Oct 2008 -- Rodong Sinmun Saturday dedicates an editorial to the first anniversary of the publication of the Declaration for Development of North-South Relations and Peace and Prosperity.
KCNA Refutes S. Korean Conservative's Anti-DPRK Malarkey KCNA 06 Oct 2008 -- The south Korean conservatives' moves to push the north-south relations to the phase of acute confrontation have gone beyond the danger line.
Implementation of October 4 Declaration Called for KCNA 06 Oct 2008 -- The adoption of the declaration on October 4 in 2007 at the historic Pyongyang summit marked an event to be specially recorded in history as it provided an occasion to bring about a landmark turn in the movement for national reunification.
KCNA Accuses Lee Myung Bak of Breaching October 4 Declaration KCNA 06 Oct 2008 -- The Lee Myung Bak group of traitors is driving the north-south relations to confrontation, totally refusing to implement the historic June 15 joint declaration and the October 4 declaration, an action programme for its implementation.
Ground-Breaking Ceremony for Reconstruction of Rajin-Khasan Railways and Rajin Port Held KCNA 06 Oct 2008 -- A ground-breaking ceremony for the reconstruction of Rajin-Khasan Railways and Rajin Port took place in front of the DPRK-Russia Friendship House in the area of Tumangang Railway Station in Rason City Saturday.
U.S. Urged to Halt Moves for MD KCNA 06 Oct 2008 -- The United States is advertising its missile defence system (MD) as a "shield" for warding off "attack" not as a spear for hurting others in a bid to justify its frantic moves to establish the MD. This is, however, sheer sophism. Rodong Sinmun Sunday observes this in a signed article.
Anniversary of Kim Jong Il's Work Observed KCNA 06 Oct 2008 -- Rodong Sinmun today dedicates a signed article to the 13th anniversary of the publication of General Secretary Kim Jong Il's work "The Workers' Party of Korea Is the Party of the Great Leader Comrade Kim Il Sung" (October 2, 1995).
North Korea Weekly (Sept. 29-Oct. 5, 2008) ROK National Intelligence Service
Weekly Report on North Korea No. 911 (September 29 to October 5, 2008) ROK Ministry of Unification
N.Korean leader appears in public, fears of his health remain RIA Novosti 5 Oct 2008 -- News that N Korea's leader had made his first appearance in public in nearly 2 months has not allayed the fears about his health.
US Envoy Briefs China on North Korea Nuclear Talks VOA 4 Oct 2008 -- US nuclear envoy Hill held talks with his Chinese counterpart in Beijing, after a trip to N Korea failed to stop Pyongyang restoring its atomic facilities.
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State and His Party Leave KCNA 04 Oct 2008 -- U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Hill and his party left here today.
1st Anniversary of Publication of October 4 Declaration Marked KCNA 04 Oct 2008 -- A national meeting was held in Pyongyang on Friday to mark the 1st anniversary of the publication of the historic October 4 declaration.
US Says North Korea Continues Steps to Restart Nuclear Program VOA 3 Oct 2008 -- North Korea has not stopped efforts to restart nuclear program despite diplomatic effort to revive deal.
US Nuclear Envoy Says Talks in North Korean Capital 'Substantive' VOA 3 Oct 2008 -- The chief US envoy in talks to North Korea says his discussions with officials in Pyongyang covered a lot of ground.
US Diplomat to End Talks in North Korea VOA 3 Oct 2008 -- US nuclear envoy Christopher Hill expected to leave N Korea after spending 3 days attempting to revive a faltering deal.
South Side's Violation of Inter-Korean Agreement Censured KCNA 03 Oct 2008 -- North-south military working-level talks took place in the area of the south side in Panmunjom on Thursday in connection with the evermore undisguised violation of the north-south military agreement by the south Korean puppet military.
Anniversary of Publication of October 4 Declaration Observe KCNA 03 Oct 2008 -- A seminar took place here on Thursday to mark the first anniversary of the publication of the historic October 4 declaration.
US Envoy Extends North Korea Stay VOA 2 Oct 2008 -- A senior American envoy has prolonged his visit to North Korea, in an effort to keep Pyongyang from unraveling a major deal to get rid of its nuclear weapons.
Koreas Hold First High-Level Military Talks of 2008 VOA 2 Oct 2008 -- Talks between North and South Korean military officials held along the border separating the 2, the first such contact in more than 8 months.
U.S. Assistant Secretary and His Party Here KCNA 02 Oct 2008 -- U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Hill and his party arrived here today.
Head of DPRK Delegation Calls for Closer South-South Cooperation KCNA 02 Oct 2008 -- Pak Kil Yon, DPRK vice-minister of Foreign Affairs who is heading its delegation, addressed the meeting of foreign ministers of the group of 77 held at the U.N. Headquarters on Sept. 26. He expressed the DPRK's views on adopting the joint stand of the group on important items concerning economic and social affairs included in the agenda of the 63rd UN General Assembly.
DPRK's Will to Strive for Lasting Peace and Stability of Korean Peninsula Reiterated KCNA 02 Oct 2008 -- The DPRK government will as always make every possible effort to achieve national reconciliation and unity, usher in a new era of independent reunification, peace and prosperity and ensure durable peace and stability of the Korean Peninsula by implementing the June 15 North-South Joint Declaration and the October 4 declaration to the letter.
Abolition of South Korea-U.S. "Mutual Defence Treaty" Called for KCNA 02 Oct 2008 -- The south Korea-U.S. "mutual defence treaty" is an aggressive, brigandish and unequal military "treaty" as it legalizes and justifies the U.S. imperialist aggressor forces' permanent presence in south Korea, their moves to provoke a war against the DPRK and their robber-like arbitrary practices and all sorts of atrocities and imposes only submission, disgrace and sufferings upon the south Korean people.
DPRK-Targeted Joint Military Exercises Slammed KCNA 02 Oct 2008 -- The provocative joint military exercises aiming at invading the DPRK should be stopped in south Korea in order to achieve durable peace of the Korean Peninsula and pave a wide avenue for peaceful reunification as required by the times and the nation, says Rodong Sinmun Wednesday in a signed article.
US Floats Ideas for Breaking North Korean Nuclear Deadlock VOA 1 Oct 2008 -- A senior US envoy is in Pyongyang, discussing ideas aimed at salvaging accord under which N Korea would scrap its nuclear program.
U.S. envoy arrives in N.Korea to salvage nuclear disarmament talks RIA Novosti 1 Oct 2008 -- US envoy Christopher Hill began a visit to N Korea, bringing a new proposal on a plan to verify denuclearization efforts.
US Envoy Arrives in North Korea, Hoping to Break Stalemate VOA 1 Oct 2008 -- Washington's main envoy on the N Korean nuclear in Pyongyang to convince leaders there not to reverse promises they made last year.
Kim Jong Il Sends Message of Greetings to State Leaders of China KCNA 01 Oct 2008 -- Kim Jong Il, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission, together with Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, and Kim Yong Il, premier of the DPRK Cabinet, today sent a message of greetings to Hu Jintao, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, President of the People's Republic of China and Chairman of the Central Military Commission of the PRC, Wu Bangguo, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Chinese National People's Congress, and Wen Jiabao, Premier of the State Council of the PRC, on the occasion of the 59th anniversary of the founding of the PRC.
Greetings to Chinese Foreign Minister KCNA 01 Oct 2008 -- Pak Ui Chun, minister of Foreign Affairs of the DPRK, Tuesday sent a message of greetings to Yang Jiechi, minister of Foreign Affairs of China, on the occasion of the 59th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
Anniversary of Kim Jong Il's Famous Work Marked KCNA 01 Oct 2008 -- A national meeting took place in Taehongdan County, Ryanggang Province on Tuesday to mark the 10th anniversary of the publication of General Secretary Kim Jong Il's famous work "On Bringing about a Signal Turn in Potato Farming".
At Least 180 Cases of Aerial Espionage Perpetrated KCNA 01 Oct 2008 -- The U.S. imperialists and the south Korean puppet armed forces committed frantic aerial espionage against the DPRK in September by massively mobilizing all strategic and tactical reconnaissance planes with various missions, according to a military source.

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