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February 2009 - North Korea Special Weapons News
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- Number of Cases of Aerial Espionage against DPRK on Steady Increase KCNA 27 Feb 2009 -- The U.S. imperialists and the warmongers of the south Korean puppet army perpetrated madcap aerial espionage against the DPRK by massively mobilizing strategic and tactical reconnaissance planes with various missions in February, according to a military source.
- General Arboretum Comes into Being KCNA 27 Feb 2009 -- A general arboretum is being arranged with conspicuous features in the Ogasan Natural Reserve situated in the northern part of Korea.
- Brisk Researches into Sea Culture KCNA 27 Feb 2009 -- Scientific researches for developing sea culture are going on in high key in the DPRK.
- Adherence to Anti-imperialist Independent Stand Called for KCNA 27 Feb 2009 -- Each country and nation should maintain a firm anti-imperialist independent stand and wage a dynamic united struggle to smash all the moves of the imperialists for domination.
- Lee Myung Bak Group's Ban on Inter-Korean News Item Exchange under Fire KCNA 26 Feb 2009 -- Lee Myung Bak disallowed the exchange of news items with the north side.
- Bellicose Remarks of S. Korean Puppets Blasted KCNA 26 Feb 2009 -- A spokesman for the Committee for the Peaceful Reunification of Korea gave an answer to bellicose remarks made by the South Korea.
- North Korea releases Russian vessel RIA Novosti 26 Feb 2009 -- N Korea released a Russian ship seized off the coast of the secretive communist state over a week ago.
- Report: Kim Jong Il Tours Rocket Launch Region VOA 25 Feb 2009 -- North Korean media says leader Kim Jong Il has toured the northeast province where Pyongyang says it plans to launch a satellite soon.
- South Korea warns North satellite launch would breach UN order RIA Novosti 24 Feb 2009 -- The launch of even a non-military satellite by N Korea would be considered a breach of a UN Security Council resolution.
- Preparations for Launch of Experimental Communications Satellite in Full Gear KCNA 24 Feb 2009 -- A spokesman for the Korean Committee of Space Technology issued statement on Feb. 24.
- North Korea Announces Plans for 'Satellite' Launch VOA 24 Feb 2009 -- North Korea has spelled out in its clearest terms yet its intention to launch what it describes as a "communications satellite."
- Kim Jong Il Gives Field Guidance to Work in Various Fields of Hoeryong City KCNA 24 Feb 2009 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il provided field guidance to work in various fields of Hoeryong City.
- Kim Jong Il Provides Field Guidance to Musan Ore Mining Complex KCNA 23 Feb 2009 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il provided field guidance to the Musan Ore Mining Complex.
- South Korea Says North Increasing Special Forces, Deploying New Missile VOA 23 Feb 2009 -- S Korea: N Korea enhancing military strength by deploying new missile and increasing number of elite forces.
- North Korea Weekly (February 16 - February 22, 2009) ROK National Intelligence Service
- Weekly Report on North Korea No. 931 (February 16 to February 22 2009) ROK Ministry of Unification
- Kim Jong Il Enjoys Art Performance Given by Art Squad of KPA KCNA 22 Feb 2009 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il enjoyed an art performance given by the art squad of Large Combined Unit 264 of the KPA.
- Kim Jong Il Provides Field Guidance to July 7 Complex KCNA 22 Feb 2009 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il provided field guidance to the July 7 Complex.
- Clinton Urges North Korea To Avoid Provocative Actions VOA 20 Feb 2009 -- US Secretary of State Clinton warning North Korea to stick to its nuclear pledges and avoid provocative actions.
- N. Korea Stresses War Readiness on Eve of Clinton Visit to South VOA 19 Feb 2009 -- North Korea says it is prepared for war, in the latest sharpening of its rhetoric against South Korea and the United States.
- KCNA Blasts U.S. and S. Korea's Preparations for War of Aggression against DPRK KCNA 19 Feb 2009 -- US and south Korea are reportedly contemplating rounding off a new joint operational plan.
- DPRK-Targeted War Exercises Staged KCNA 19 Feb 2009 -- The US imperialists and warmongers of the south Korean army more frantic in their arms build-up and exercises.
- Russia tries to free cargo ship detained by North Korea RIA Novosti 19 Feb 2009 -- Russian embassy in North Korea: Attempting to resolve the situation around a Russian ship seized by N Korean authorities.
- Kim Jong Il Registered as Candidate for Deputy to SPA at Constituency No. 333 KCNA 19 Feb 2009 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il was registered as a candidate for deputy to the Supreme People's Assembly.
- Kim Jong Il Sends Open Letter to All Voters throughout Country KCNA 18 Feb 2009 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il sent an open letter to all voters throughout the country.
- Preparations for Election Brisk in DPRK KCNA 18 Feb 2009 -- Nomination of General Secretary Kim is followed by brisk preparations for the elections of deputies.
- Seoul Warns North Korea Missile Launch Would Breach UN Resolution VOA 18 Feb 2009 -- South Korea is warning long-range missile test would spark additional UN sanctions.
- North Korean Leader Encourages Voters in Parliamentary Elections VOA 18 Feb 2009 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Il is urging citizens to vote in next month's parliamentary election.
- Clinton Meets Japanese Leaders on First Leg of Asian Tour AFPS 18 Feb 2009 -- Clinton: The American alliance with Japan is the cornerstone of security in Asia.
- State Department Says Nuclear-Free Korea Remains US Goal VOA 17 Feb 2009 -- State Department: Complete dismantling of North Korea's nuclear program remains goal of Chinese-led negotiations.
- KCNA Denounces U.S. Moves for All-Out War KCNA 17 Feb 2009 -- The U.S. warmongers are gravely threatening the security of the DPRK.
- Clinton Warns North Korea on Missile VOA 17 Feb 2009 -- US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says North Korea should not carry out plans to test-fire a long-range missile.
- Clinton Pledges Improved Coordination With Japan on Approach Towards N. Korea VOA 17 Feb 2009 -- N Korea was prominent in talks in Tokyo between US Secretary of State Clinton and top Japanese officials.
- KCNA on DPRK's Right to Space Development KCNA 16 Feb 2009 -- Recently the U.S. and some other countries claimed that the DPRK is making "preparations for launching long-distance missile."
- North Korea Renews Threats on Leader's Birthday VOA 16 Feb 2009 -- North Korea is celebrating its leader's birthday - and stepping up implicit warnings it may soon test launch a long range missile.
- N. Korea dismisses rumors of upcoming ballistic missile test RIA Novosti 16 Feb 2009 -- N Korea blasted rumors it was planning long-range missile test, describing possible rocket launch as part of space program.
- Clinton Begins Asian Trip with Stop in Japan VOA 16 Feb 2009 -- Hillary Clinton is in Tokyo on the first stop of her First overseas trip as U.S. Secretary of State.
- Clinton in Asia on First Trip as US Secretary of State VOA 16 Feb 2009 -- Hillary Clinton arrives Monday in Japan, the first of four stops in Asia - her first official foreign travel as secretary of state.
- Wind thwarts attempt by South Koreans to float money to North RIA Novosti 16 Feb 2009 -- An attempt by S Korean activists to float 20,000 helium balloons carrying money and messages across border with the North.
- North Korea Weekly (February 9 - February 15, 2009) ROK National Intelligence Service
- Weekly Report on North Korea No. 930 (February 9 to February 15 2009) ROK Ministry of Unification
- South Korea on Alert as Clinton Prepares Trip to Region VOA 13 Feb 2009 -- South Korean anti-missile defense systems are on alert, bracing for a possible North Korean missile test.
- Obama Intel Chief: North Korea Unlikely to Use Nuclear Weapons VOA 13 Feb 2009 -- President Obama's national intelligence director: N Korea probably would not use nukes unless on the verge of military defeat.
- Clinton Deputy Sees Positive Path for North Korea in Nuclear Talks VOA 13 Feb 2009 -- Deputy Secretary of State Steinberg: N Korea has a positive path ahead if it adheres to disarmament agreements.
- Oath-Taking Rally Held in Paektusan Secret Camp KCNA 12 Feb 2009 -- An oath-taking rally took place in the Paektusan Secret Camp to celebrate the birthday of General Secretary Kim Jong Il.
- Kim Jong Il Gives Field Guidance to Wonsan University of Agriculture KCNA 12 Feb 2009 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il gave field guidance to Wonsan University of Agriculture.
- Kim Jong Il Gives Field Guidance to Factories in Wonsan City KCNA 12 Feb 2009 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il provided field guidance to factories in Wonsan City.
- South Korea Issues New Warning to North VOA 12 Feb 2009 -- South Korea: Ties with North Korea could be harmed if the regime goes through with a test-launching of a long-range ballistic missile.
- Minister of People's Armed Forces and Chief of General Staff Newly Appointed in DPRK KCNA 11 Feb 2009 -- DPRK National Defence Commission and the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea was released decision on February 11.
- N.Korea's Kim Jong-il names new defense minister RIA Novosti 11 Feb 2009 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has appointed a new defense minister.
- Kim Jong Il Inspects KPA Unit KCNA 11 Feb 2009 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il inspected Unit No. 681 under the KPA Artillery Command and watched its firing exercise.
- Pentagon Official Discusses Kabul Attacks, Possible North Korean Missile Test AFPS 11 Feb 2009 -- Terrorist attacks in Afghanistan and that N Korea soon will conduct another missile test topped briefing.
- S. Korea Arranging Japanese Meeting with Ex-N. Korean Terrorist VOA 11 Feb 2009 -- S Korean officials arranging meeting between Japanese family and former N Korean spy, convicted of blowing up an airliner.
- Japan's Intention to Develop Early Warning Satellite Disclosed KCNA 10 Feb 2009 -- The Defense Ministry of Japan shaped the "basic policy on development and use of space" calling for an early warning satellite.
- Clinton Counsels Restraint By North Korea VOA 10 Feb 2009 -- US Secretary of State Clinton: Hopes recent signs of belligerence by North Korea are not a prelude to any deterioration of security in the region.
- Commander of US Forces in S. Korea Warns North to 'Act Responsibly' VOA 09 Feb 2009 -- Commander of American forces in South Korea is warning North Korea "all options" are open.
- North Korea Weekly (February 2 - February 8, 2009) ROK National Intelligence Service
- Weekly Report on North Korea No. 929 (February 2 to February 8 2009) ROK Ministry of Unification
- Kim Jong Il Gives Field Guidance to Rakwon Machine Complex KCNA 08 Feb 2009 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il provided field guidance to the Rakwon Machine Complex.
- North Korea Willing to Resume Denuclearization Talks voa 07 Feb 2009 -- North Korea appears willing to move ahead with long-stalled denuclearization talks, but will neither confirm nor deny it may test fire intercontinental missiles
- China Supports Stability on Korean Peninsula VOA 05 Feb 2009 -- China says the aid it provides to North Korea is aimed at helping the North Korean people.
- Kim Jong Il Gives Field Guidance to Industrial Establishments KCNA 04 Feb 2009 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il gave field guidance to the Vinalon Complex and the Ryongsong Machine Complex.
- US Military Commander Issues Warning to North Korea VOA 04 Feb 2009 -- The top US military commander in South Korea is urging North Korea to lower tensions on the divided peninsula.
- Kim Jong Il Provides Field Guidance to Co-op Farm KCNA 03 Feb 2009 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il gave on-the-spot guidance to the Tongbong Co-op Farm in Hamju County.
- Reports: North Korea Prepping for Missile Test VOA 03 Feb 2009 -- Media reports from South Korea and the United States said North Korea appears to be preparing to launch an inter-continental missile.
- N. Korea poised to test fire long-range missile RIA Novosti 03 Feb 2009 -- Pyongyang is preparing to test fire a long-range missile capable of delivering a nuclear warhead as far afield as the US.
- DPRK's Principled Stand on Denuclearization of Korean Peninsula Reiterated KCNA 02 Feb 2009 -- The Lee Myung Bak group of traitors has neither face nor qualification to talk about the nuclear issue of someone.
- N. Korea calls for checks of S. Korea amid stalled nuclear talks RIA Novosti 02 Feb 2009 -- North Korea called for verification checks of South Korea to try and resolve issues and restart stalled negotiations.
- North Korea Weekly (January 26 - February 1, 2009) ROK National Intelligence Service
- Weekly Report on North Korea No. 928 (January 26 to February 1 2009) ROK Ministry of Unification
- Actions for Eliminating Lee Myung Bak Group Called for KCNA 01 Feb 2009 -- The Lee Myung Bak group has frantically pursued confrontation with fellow countrymen.
- Kim Jong Il Nominated as Candidate for Deputy to 12th SPA KCNA 01 Feb 2009 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il was nominated as a candidate for deputy to the 12th Supreme People's Assembly.
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