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Weekly Report on North Korea No. 962 (Sep 21 to Sep 27, 2009)

ROK Ministry of Unification

Internal Affairs

• Introducing a newly-coined word ‘Hee-heon speed’ to replace the word ‘An excellent horse speed’, which means that a horse is so swift that it can ride thousand miles per day- The North introduced ‘Hee-cheon speed’ in an editorial titled ‘Win a resounding victory with ‘Hee-cheon speed’, the new term to replace ‘An excellent horse speed.’ The editorial was posted in Rodong Sinmun on Sep 25 th issue.
• The 5 th International Product Exhibition in autumn, Pyongyang (Sep 21 to 24) - The North has reported that the 5 th International Product Exhibition has been held from September 21 to 24. Holding of the exhibition was reported by Korean Central News Agency on Sep 21 and Chosun Shinbo in Sep 28.

Inter-Korean Affairs

• The North criticizes the South Korean candidate for defense minister for his words – The North criticized the South Korean candidate for defense minister for his words ‘preemptive attacks’ during his confirmation hearing. The criticism cam on Sep 26.

Foreign Affairs

• The North called for a change in Japanese Democratic Party’s North Korean policy- Chosun Shinbo reported on Sep 24 that ‘A breakthrough in international relations is an opportunity for deepening Japan and North Korean relations. The chanllenge for Japan is to get away from political tactics the way Liberal Democratic Party has been pursuing. It is reported on Sep 24 issue of Chosun Shinbo.