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Weekly Report on North Korea No. 941 (April 25 to 30, 2009)

ROK Ministry of Unification

Internal Affairs

Kim Jong-Il’s public appearance during the final week of April – From April 25 th to 30 th, North Korean media reported Kim Jong-Il’s public appearance for five times

The North’s opening the 24 th Central Science Technology Celebration – From April 22 nd to 28 th, the 24 th Central Science Technology Celebration was opened at the Three Revolution Exhibition. (April 22 nd, 28 th, KCNA)

The North’s breaking ground for Baeksong General Food Factory – The North briefly reported that ground-breaking ceremony for Baeksong General Food Factory was proceeded. (April 29 th, KCNA)

Affairs related to 119 th anniversary for the May First – For the 119 th anniversary of the May First, numerous events were held including the central report rally for the anniversary.

Inter-Korean Affairs

The Institute of the Unification of the Fatherland’s announcement for the white paper criticizing South Korean economy – Through the white paper published by the Institute of the Unification of the Fatherland, the North argued that the South Korean economy and the public welfare is in dire situation while claiming that the treachery to the country, submission to the powerful, and enforcement of inhumane policies are the root cause of the problem. (April 30 th, KCNA)

The North’s commentary on the South’s judicial decision lodging treachery against the South’s civilian Liberal Solidarity Organization – The North continuously announced its statement in the names of the Committee for Peaceful Reunification of the Fatherland, the North’s committee for implementation of June 15 th Joint Declaration, and Joseon Commission of Jurist. The North also tried to instigate anti-government campaigns inside the South. (April 30 th~May 3 rd, KCNA)

The press conference related to detained South Korean worker by The North’s General Bureau for Central Guidance to the Development of the Special Zone – At the press conference of the bureau, the spokesperson of the Bureau claimed that South Korean government and the conservative media of the South strengthened a disruptive propaganda scheme against the North (May 1 st, KCNA)

The spokesperson of KCNA making the announcement of criticism on the plan of the operation – At the spokesperson talk on May 3 rd, the North criticized about the speech on the operation plan by Gen. Sharp, the commander of U.S. Forces Korea, arguing that the South should stop provoking a war. (May 3 rd, KCNA)

Foreign Affairs

The North’s implication of additional nuclear test and announcement related to the Nonalignment Movement (NAM) conference – While the spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry threatened that the North would continue to develop Uranium enrichment technology and to launch additional nuclear test, as well as ICBMs, unless the U.N. Security Council apologizes. He also argued that the nonalignment conference concluded to support North Korea by eliminating the issues related to Korean Peninsula including the Six Part Talks.

The North’s criticism against the U.S. ’ surveillance on North Korea and announcements about the North – The KCNA blamed the remarks by Gen. Sharp, the commander of U.S.F.K, related to the operational plan corresponding to the possible contingent situation in the North. The North also claimed that the South and the U.S. continue the aerial reconnaissance on the North.

The North ’s claim about Japan ’s breaking the six party talk and strong criticism against Japan ’s preemptive strike theory - The North claimed that it is Japan ’s responsibility of breaking the six party talk, blamed Japan ’s preemptive strike theory to the North, and threatened to strike back.