Weekly Report on North Korea No. 973 (Dec 7 to Dec 13, 2009)
ROK Ministry of Unification
Internal Affairs
Kim Jong-il’s public activity
North Korean Media reported Kim Jong-il’s public activities for five times from December 7 to December 13.
Emphasis on 100-day campaign
The North called for elevating the spirit of the Chunrima Movement to ensure the success of the 100-day campaign. (Rodong Sinmun, Korean Central News Agency, and Chosun Shinbo on Dec 7)
Nine confirmed cases of H1N1 flu
The North Korean Ministry of Public Health reported 9 confirmed cases of H1N1 flu in Pyongyang and Shineuiju. (Korean Central News Agency, on Dec 9)
Inter-Korean Affairs
Continuous criticism on the South Korean government
The North blamed the South for the deterioration of the inter-Korean relations, insisting the South has refused the North’s proposal of inter-Korean dialog and hindered the economic cooperation. The north also demanded dismissal of the Unification Minister. (Rodong Sinmun, Korean Central News Agency, and Chosun Shinbo on Dec 7 to Dec 13)
Foreign Affairs
Bosworth’s visit to N.K
The N.K. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson on Dec 11 had a press conference with Korean Central News Agency with regard to Steven Bosworth’s visit to N.K. and announced the result of the talk between the U.S. and the north.
Criticism on the strengthened alliance between the U.S. and Japan
North Korean Media have criticized the strengthened alliance between the U.S. and Japan, referring an alleged U.S.-Japan clandestine pact on nukes. (Rodong Sinmun, and Democratic Chosun on Dec 7 to Dec 9)
U.S Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
North Korean media have criticized the U.S of its Annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, insisting it is interference in internal affairs and infringement of sovereignty.
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