April 2009 - North Korea Special Weapons News

Weekly Report on North Korea No. 941 (April 25 to 30, 2009) ROK Ministry of Unification
US: No Economic Aid for North Korea VOA 30 Apr 2009 -- The United States says it will not give North Korea further economic aid until Pyongyang returns to nuclear talks.
U.S. and S. Korean War Exercises and Aerial Espionage against DPRK under Fire KCNA 30 Apr 2009 -- US forces and the South Korean Army conducting exercises in the land, the sea and the air in April.
Samilpho Special Products Factory KCNA 30 Apr 2009 -- The Samilpho Special Products Factory standing on the bank of the Taedong River in Pyongyang is a general foodstuff processing base.
Kim Jong Il's Long Journey of Patriotic Devotion KCNA 30 Apr 2009 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il gave field guidance to various sectors of Wonsan City, Kangwon Province, following his visit to the just built Nyongwon Power Station. This news is stirring the Korean people once again who have turned out in a prodigious work for the building of a great, prosperous and powerful nation.
Kim Il Sung's Immortal Feats for National Reunification KCNA 30 Apr 2009 -- President Kim Il Sung published the famous work "Ten-point Programme of the Great Unity of the Whole Nation for the Reunification of the Country" in April Juche 82 (1993).
North Korea threatens new nuclear, ballistic missile tests RIA Novosti 29 Apr 2009 -- DPRK: Conduct further nuclear tests and rocket launches if the UN Security Council did not apologize for criticism of Pyongyang.
North Korea Threatens Nuclear, Missile Tests VOA 29 Apr 2009 -- North Korea is raising the specter of a second nuclear test, if the UN does not "apologize" for condemnation of a rocket launch by the North.
UNSC Urged to Retract Anti-DPRK Steps KCNA 29 Apr 2009 -- DPRK Foreign Ministry issued a statement as regards the fact that moves against the DPRK over its satellite launch reached dangerous phase.
Rodong Sinmun on DPRK's Political Decision Not to Participate in Six-party Talks KCNA 29 Apr 2009 -- Just exercise of the sovereignty that DPRK made decision that it would not participate in the six-party talks.
Kim Jong Il Gives Field Guidance to Secondary School in Rakwon County KCNA 29 Apr 2009 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il gave field guidance to Honored Red Flag Sojung Secondary School in Rakwon County.
Japan Entirely to Blame for Bringing Six-Party Talks to Collapse KCNA 28 Apr 2009 -- Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan pointed an accusing finger at the DPRK, talking about "fulfillment of commitment."
Seoul Warns North Korea About Detention of Executive VOA 28 Apr 2009 -- South Korea is warning Pyongyang to uphold the human rights of South Koreans working at a joint industrial facility in the North.
Kim Jong Il Gives Field Guidance to Different Fields in Wonsan City KCNA 27 Apr 2009 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il gave field guidance to different fields in Wonsan City.
North Korea Weekly (April 20 - 26, 2009) ROK National Intelligence Service
Successful Satellite Launch Hailed KCNA 26 Apr 2009 -- The successful launch of the satellite Kwangmyongsong-2 precisely means the victory of the might of the DPRK's ideology and mental power.
Kim Jong Il Gives Field Guidance to New Greenhouse at Wonsan University of Agriculture KCNA 26 Apr 2009 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il gave field guidance to greenhouse at Wonsan University of Agriculture.
Kim Jong Il Enjoys Performance Given by State Merited Chorus KCNA 26 Apr 2009 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il enjoyed a performance given by the State Merited Chorus on the 77th anniversary of the KPA.
Kim Jong Il Inspects Command of KPA Unit KCNA 26 Apr 2009 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il inspected the command of KPA Unit 851 to congratulate servicepersons on the 77th founding anniversary of the KPA.
Russia, S. Korea pledge new steps to revive six-nation talks RIA Novosti 25 Apr 2009 -- Moscow and Seoul are ready to increase their efforts to restart six-nation talks on the Korean Peninsula's nuclear problem, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.
North Korea restarts plutonium production at Yongbyon RIA Novosti 25 Apr 2009 -- North Korea said on Saturday it has restarted work at nuclear facilities that produce weapons-grade plutonium following the withdrawal from six-nation talks on its controversial nuclear and missile programs.
North Korea: Reprocessing Spent Fuel Rods VOA 25 Apr 2009 -- North Korea says it is restarting its nuclear facilities, in order to reprocess weapons-grade material. The move deals another serious blow to diplomacy aimed at ridding the Korean peninsula of nuclear weapons, and aggravates high tensions in the region.
Weekly Report on North Korea No. 939 (April 18 to 24, 2009) ROK Ministry of Unification
Kim Jong Il Meets Those Who Contributed to Successful Satellite Launch KCNA 24 Apr 2009 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il met the scientists, technicians, workers and officials who contributed to the successful launch of the satellite Kwangmyongsong-2 and posed for a photograph with them.
Foreign Ministry Spokesman on Russian FM's Visit to DPRK KCNA 24 Apr 2009 -- A spokesman for the DPRK Foreign Ministry gave the following answer to a question put by KCNA Friday as regards the Russian foreign minister's visit to the DPRK
National Meeting Held to Celebrate 77th Birthday of KPA KCNA 24 Apr 2009 -- A national meeting was held at the April 25 House of Culture on Friday to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the founding of the Korean People's Army.
Decision Made to Refer U.S. Journalists to Trial KCNA 24 Apr 2009 -- A competent organ of the DPRK concluded the investigation into the journalists of the United States.
Information Services Brisk in DPRK KCNA 24 Apr 2009 -- Information services are presenting an animated scene in the DPRK.
U.S. and S. Korean Warmongers' Moves for War against DPRK Flayed KCNA 24 Apr 2009 -- Shortly ago, the commander of the U.S. imperialist aggressor forces present in south Korea flew aboard a fighter of the south Korean air force while a brasshat of the puppet military who is deputy commander of the south Korea-U.S. "combined forces command" made a similar flight aboard a fighter of the U.S. air force for the purpose of examining the "posture of air operation and capability carrying out a combined operation."
Rodong Sinmun on Revolutionary Comradeship KCNA 24 Apr 2009 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il's work "The Revolutionary Comradeship Is the Foundation of the Single-minded Unity and an Engine of Our Revolution" serves as an immortal banner for giving steady continuity to the lifeline of the Korean revolution and more dynamically advancing the socialist cause of Juche with the might of the single-minded unity based on the revolutionary comradeship.
Russia's Lavrov to leave for Seoul after N.Korea trip RIA Novosti 24 Apr 2009 -- Russia's FM will travel to Seoul, following a visit to North Korea.
N.Korea does not plan yet to return to nuclear talks - Russian FM RIA Novosti 24 Apr 2009 -- North Korea does not as yet intend to return to six-party talks on the Korean Peninsula's nuclear problem.
Russia: N. Korea Not Prepared to Resume Nuclear Talks VOA 24 Apr 2009 -- Russia said North Korea is not prepared to return to international talks on the country's nuclear disarmament.
North Korea to try 2 U.S. journalists for 'hostile acts' RIA Novosti 24 Apr 2009 -- North Korea: Would try two female American journalists arrested last month for border trespass and unspecified "hostile acts."
North Korea to Charge US Journalists VOA 24 Apr 2009 -- North Korea has announced that it will put two detained American journalists on trial.
Russia's Lavrov says N. Korea talks unlikely to restart soon RIA Novosti 23 Apr 2009 -- FM Lavrov: Russia is not expecting the resumption of six-nation negotiations on Pyongyang's nuclear program.
Russian foreign minister arrives in Pyongyang RIA Novosti 23 Apr 2009 -- Russian FM Lavrov arrived in N Korea amid spiraling tensions over rocket launch and its withdrawal from nuclear negotiations.
Russian Official Visits North Korea in Attempt to Break Nuclear Deadlock VOA 23 Apr 2009 -- Russia's top diplomat paying a visit to N Korea, in hopes of easing the North's resistance to talking to its neighbors.
Clinton calls for patience, consistency in dealing with N.Korea RIA Novosti 22 Apr 2009 -- US Secretary of State Clinton: Washington ready to resume nuclear talks with North Korea.
US, South Korea Defense Officials Rebuke North's Military Threats VOA 22 Apr 2009 -- Top defense officials in the US and ROK offer reassurance of their ability to defend against any N Korean aggression.
North Korea Accuses South of Provocation After Failed Kaesong Meeting VOA 22 Apr 2009 -- North Korea is accusing South Korea of moving a marker along the two countries' tense border after talks in Kaesong failed.
North Korea Accuses South of Moving Border Post VOA 22 Apr 2009 -- N Korea has accused South Korea of moving a border marker on zone that separates 2 countries and threatened to retaliate if it is not put back.
S. Korean Warmongers' Military Provocation Blasted KCNA 22 Apr 2009 -- Army of south Korea recently moved Marker No. 0768 of the Military Demarcation Line close to the area of the DPRK side.
UNSC's "Presidential Statement" Rebuked KCNA 22 Apr 2009 -- US and its followers finally took an action against the DPRK's satellite launch by abusing the UN Security Council.
KCNA Ridicules Japan's Poor Political Charade KCNA 22 Apr 2009 -- The Japanese reactionaries are busy with reckless anti-DPRK campaign, finding fault with the DPRK's legitimate satellite launch.
North-South Korean Dialogue Falters VOA 21 Apr 2009 -- North and South Korean delegates spent most of the day talking about talks, instead of actually holding them.
Korean Talks Held After Delay Over Format VOA 21 Apr 2009 -- South and North Korean representatives have met for just 22 minutes in their first formal (government-to-government) talks in over a year.
Russia's Lavrov to visit North Korea this week RIA Novosti 21 Apr 2009 -- Russia's FM is to visit DPRK for talks likely to focus on tensions over rocket launch and withdrawal from nuclear negotiations.
Kim Jong Il Enjoys Performance of Art Squad of KPA Unit KCNA 21 Apr 2009 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il enjoyed a performance given by the art squad of KPA Unit 10215.
Top UN Nuclear Official Optimistic About North Korea, Iran VOA 20 Apr 2009 -- Head of UN's nuclear watchdog believes nuclear disagreements with North Korea and Iran can be resolved through dialogue.
Weekly Report on North Korea No. 939 (April 13 to 19, 2009) ROK Ministry of Unification
North Korea Weekly (April 13 - 19, 2009) ROK National Intelligence Service
Rodong Sinmun Refutes UNSC's "Presidential Statement" KCNA 19 Apr 2009 -- The DPRK Foreign Ministry vehemently refuted the UNSC's "presidential statement" condemning the DPRK's satellite launch.
Inter-Korean Talks to Start Tuesday VOA 19 Apr 2009 -- North and South Korea are planning to hold their first inter-governmental talks since the South's conservative president assumed office last year. The rare meeting comes as North Korea sharpens its menacing rhetoric and detains a South Korean businessman.
Anti-DPRK War Hysteria of U.S. and S. Korean Puppet Army Brasshats Flailed KCNA 17 Apr 2009 -- Recently a brasshat of the U.S. forces in south Korea flew aboard a fighter of the puppet armed forces while a brasshat of the puppet army a fighter of the U.S. forces for the purpose of examining the posture for air operation and the capability carrying out combined operation for mounting a preemptive attack on the DPRK and they exchanged visits to the units of the U.S. air force and the puppet air force.
Dictionary for the Study of With the Century, Reminiscences of the Great Leader Comrade Kim Il Sung Off Press KCNA 17 Apr 2009 -- The Science and Encyclopedia Publishing House brought out the Dictionary for the Study of With the Century, Reminiscences of the Great Leader Comrade Kim Il Sung.
Building of Powerful Independent National Economy KCNA 17 Apr 2009 -- Today the DPRK is building a great, powerful and prosperous nation of Juche on the basis of the solid foundation of the socialist independent national economy.
U.S. Start of Smear Broadcasting against DPRK Flailed KCNA 17 Apr 2009 -- VOA kicked off its smear broadcasting against the DPRK in the area near the Military Demarcation Line (MDL). This goes to prove that the U.S. remains unchanged in its ulterior intention to stifle the DPRK at any cost and the former's psychological warfare aimed at undermining and destabilizing the latter is getting more undisguised in its form and contents.
Experts say N. Korea needs 1 year to restart nuclear program RIA Novosti 17 Apr 2009 -- DPRK will need at least a year to resume its nuclear program and start producing weapons-grade plutonium.
US Nuclear Experts Leave North Korea VOA 17 Apr 2009 -- Four U.S. nuclear experts left North Korea Friday, after Pyongyang ordered the expulsion of inspectors monitoring nuclear disarmament measures.
US Pursuing North Korea Sanctions at UN VOA 16 Apr 2009 -- US pushing for UN sanctions against North Korea for its long-range missile test and subsequent expulsion of international monitors.
N. Korea's Neighbors Call for Resumption of Nuclear Talks VOA 16 Apr 2009 -- North Korea's neighbors have renewed calls for a resumption of aid-for-disarmament talks.
UN nuclear inspectors leave DPR Korea UN News Centre 16 Apr 2009 -- After being ordered out of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, United Nations nuclear inspectors left the East Asian nation.
IAEA says its inspectors are no longer in North Korea RIA Novosti 16 Apr 2009 -- The UN nuclear watchdog has confirmed that its inspectors left North Korea on Thursday morning.
IAEA inspectors start leaving North Korea - Japanese media RIA Novosti 16 Apr 2009 -- International Atomic Energy Agency experts started leaving North Korea on Thursday after being expelled by Pyongyang.
North Korea Expelling US Monitors From Reactor Site VOA 15 Apr 2009 -- The State Department confirms North Korea is expelling US monitors from its Yongbyon nuclear complex along with IAEA inspectors.
Russia not in nuclear reactor talks with N.Korea - Kiriyenko RIA Novosti 15 Apr 2009 -- Russia is not holding any talks with Pyongyang on building a nuclear reactor in North Korea.
North Korea expels nuclear inspectors, plans reactor restart RIA Novosti 15 Apr 2009 -- North Korea has ordered UN nuclear inspectors out of the country in protest against criticism of its rocket launch.
North Korea Celebrates Founder's Birth VOA 15 Apr 2009 -- North Korea held festive celebrations to mark birth of country's founding leader, just one day after announcing it was restarting its atomic weapons program.
US Calls on North Korea to End 'Provocative Threats' VOA 14 Apr 2009 -- US called North Korea's threat to withdraw from negotiations and restart its nuclear program a serious step in the wrong direction.
UN nuclear inspectors ordered out of DPR Korea UN News Centre 14 Apr 2009 -- The DPRK asked UN inspectors at the nuclear reprocessing plant in Yongbyon to leave the East Asian nation immediately.
North Korea Expels UN Nuclear Inspectors, Removes Seals VOA 14 Apr 2009 -- North Korea has ordered international monitors at its main nuclear facility to leave the country.
North Korea Says Quitting Talks, Restarting Nuclear Program RFE/RL 14 Apr 2009 -- Ignoring international pleas to the contrary, North Korea says it is abandoning previous agreements.
Russia's Lavrov upbeat on six-party Korea talks, rejects changes RIA Novosti 14 Apr 2009 -- Russia's FM: No need to change the format of discussions on North Korea's nuclear program.
Russia urges N.Korea to return to six-nation nuclear talks RIA Novosti 14 Apr 2009 -- Russia's FM urged North Korea to comply with the ban on ballistic activities imposed by the UN Security Council.
China Calls for Restraint Over North Korea VOA 14 Apr 2009 -- China has appealed for "calm and restraint" from all sides after North Korea said it was pulling out of six nation talks on its nuclear weapons program.
Russia says regrets N. Korea nuclear decision RIA Novosti 14 Apr 2009 -- Russia said it regretted the decision by North Korea to restart its nuclear program and urged state to return to 6-party talks.
North Korea to Quit 6-Party Talks, Resume Nuclear Activities VOA 14 Apr 2009 -- North Korea has responded angrily to a United Nations denouncement of its recent long range rocket launch.
Security Council condemns DPR Korea's recent launch UN News Centre 13 Apr 2009 -- The Security Council spoke out against rocket launch by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
UN Condemns North Korea Rocket Launch VOA 13 Apr 2009 -- The United Nations Security Council has condemned North Korea's launch of a long-range rocket that flew over Japan April 5.
North Korea Weekly (April 6 - 12, 2009) ROK National Intelligence Service
Kim Jong Il's Reelection as Chairman of NDC Celebrated KCNA 12 Apr 2009 -- A meeting of the Ministry of People's Security took place to congratulate General Secretary Kim Jong Il.
World powers agree UN draft statement on North Korea RIA Novosti 12 Apr 2009 -- Six world powers have agreed a draft UN Security Council statement, condemning North Korea's rocket launch, diplomats said on Sunday.
UN Security Council to Condemn North Korea Rocket Launch Monday VOA 11 Apr 2009 -- The United Nations Security Council is set to adopt a unanimous statement as early as Monday, condemning North Korea's rocket launch last Sunday and ordering it to comply with existing council resolutions or face further sanctions.
UN Security Council Considers Statement on North Korea VOA 11 Apr 2009 -- The U.N. Security Council is considering a draft statement condemning North Korea's long-range rocket launch earlier this month.
Meetings Held to Congratulate Kim Jong Il on His Reelection as NDC Chairman KCNA 10 Apr 2009 -- Meetings were held here today to warmly congratulate General Secretary Kim Jong Il on his reelection as chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission.
President's Reminiscences Read Widely KCNA 10 Apr 2009 -- Working people and school youth and children of the DPRK are reading with avidity the reminiscences of President Kim Il Sung with the approach of the significant Day of the Sun.
Invincible WPK KCNA 10 Apr 2009 -- One of the immortal exploits performed by President Kim Il Sung in arranging the foundation for building a rich and powerful country is that he had developed the Workers' Party of Korea into an invincible one.
Account of First Session of 12th SPA Featured by Press KCNA 10 Apr 2009 -- Leading newspapers Friday each devote much space to special write-ups interwoven with articles on the First Session of the 12th Supreme People's Assembly. Figuring large in the press are a portrait of General Secretary Kim Jong Il, a picture showing the platform party of the session attended by him and the news that it elected him chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission.
Japan extends sanctions against North Korea after rocket launch RIA Novosti 10 Apr 2009 -- Japanese government decided to prolong existing sanctions against North Korea for another 12 months.
Japan Renews Sanctions on North Korea VOA 10 Apr 2009 -- Japan will renew economic sanctions on Pyongyang, following North Korea's rocket launch.
Kim Jong Il Enhances Relative's Role VOA 10 Apr 2009 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has appointed his brother-in-law to an influential defense position.
Report on Implementation of State Budget for 2008 and State Budget for 2009 KCNA 09 Apr 2009 -- Deputy Kim Wan Su delivered report on implementation of the DPRK budget for 2008 and budget for 2009.
SPA Deputy Credentials Committee on Composition of Deputies KCNA 09 Apr 2009 -- Deputy Kim Kuk Thae made a report of the committee at Supreme People's Assembly.
Kim Jong Il Elected Chairman of NDC of DPRK KCNA 09 Apr 2009 -- Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK held elected General Secretary Kim Jong Il chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission.
1st Session of 12th SPA Hailed KCNA 09 Apr 2009 -- The First Session of the 12th Supreme People's Assembly marks a significant event.
First Session of 12th SPA of DPRK Held KCNA 09 Apr 2009 -- The First Session of the 12th Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK was held at the Mansudae Assembly Hall today.
Russia able to shoot down North Korean missiles - Air Force RIA Novosti 09 Apr 2009 -- Russian air-defense systems are capable of shooting down missiles of the type recently launched by North Korea.
Russia warns new UN sanctions could embitter North Korea RIA Novosti 09 Apr 2009 -- New UN Security Council sanctions against DPRK could embitter Pyongyang and push it to take inappropriate measures.
McCain Urges China to Take Strong Stand on North Korea VOA 09 Apr 2009 -- US Senator McCain has told Chinese officials they need to take a strong stand on North Korea in response to its rocket launch.
North Korea briefs India on satellite launch IRNA 09 Apr 2009 -- Amid global uproar over its rocket launch, North Korea has briefed India on the development.
Kim Jong Il Makes Appearance at Parliament Session VOA 09 Apr 2009 -- North Korean members of parliament have opened legislative session by formally re-appointing Kim Jong Il the leader of the country.
Japan Seen Willing to Compromise on N. Korea Sanctions VOA 08 Apr 2009 -- Japan acknowledging stiff resistance from China is undermining its quest for a UNSC resolution that would punish N Korea.
Pyongyang Supporters: UN Condemnation Could Compromise Nuclear Talks VOA 08 Apr 2009 -- North Korea: Any United Nations condemnation of its recent missile launch will compel it to retaliate.
N.Korea promises 'strong steps' if UN acts over rocket launch RIA Novosti 08 Apr 2009 -- North Korea will respond with "strong steps" if the UN Security Council takes any action over rocket launch.
Russia opposes sanctions against N.Korea over rocket launch RIA Novosti 08 Apr 2009 -- Moscow believes that imposing sanctions against North Korea would be counterproductive.
North Korean Missile Launch Raises Questions About Ballistic Weapons VOA 08 Apr 2009 -- N Korea's launch of a 3-stage rocket has raised questions about the Communist nation's ability to be a nuclear threat.
Japan Says Rocket Launch Shows N. Korean Progress in Technology VOA 08 Apr 2009 -- Japan says that N Korea's rocket launch shows Pyongyang has made progress in developing its missile technology.
KPA General Staff Blasts Japan's Ruckus after DPRK's Satellite Launch KCNA 08 Apr 2009 -- General Staff of the KPA: World rejoice over and hail the DPRK's successful launch of satellite for peaceful purposes only.
N. Korea issues threat over Japan's search for rocket parts RIA Novosti 08 Apr 2009 -- N Korea has threatened to prevent Japanese attempts to locate components from rocket that fell into the Pacific Ocean.
N. Korean Video Spotlights Kim, Rocket Launch Before Parliament Opens VOA 08 Apr 2009 -- N Korea kicked its news media into high gear between launch and opening of a new session of parliament.
DPRK Stirred by Launching of Satellite KCNA 08 Apr 2009 -- Scientists and technicians of the DPRK succeeded in putting Kwangmyongsong-2 into the orbit.
North Korea Learns From Rocket Launch Failure VOA 07 Apr 2009 -- North Korea claims its rocket launch Sunday put a satellite into orbit.
Rodong Sinmun on Successful Satellite Launch KCNA 07 Apr 2009 -- The successful launch of the satellite Kwangmyongsong-2 marks a historic event fully demonstrated the national power of the DPRK.
US Advises Patience on N. Korea Missile Diplomacy at UN VOA 07 Apr 2009 -- The Obama administration is advising patience in efforts to develop a unified response in the USC to N. Korea's missile test.
Japan Hoping for UN Action on N. Korean Missile Launch VOA 07 Apr 2009 -- Japan hopes it can persuade all five members of the U.N. Security Council to issue a strong condemnation of North Korea.
China Urges Cautious Response to N. Korea Launch VOA 07 Apr 2009 -- China is urging UNSC to respond with restraint to North Korea's controversial rocket launch and is refusing to condemn Pyongyang's actions.
Russia concerned by N.Korea's rocket launch, but urges caution RIA Novosti 07 Apr 2009 -- Russian FM Lavrov expressed concern over N Korea's launch, but cautioned against action until facts are established.
India voices concern over North Korea's long-range rocket test IRNA 07 Apr 2009 -- Expressing concern over North Korea's long-range rocket test, India said Monday, "It has potential of having a "destabilizing effect".
N. Korea Releases First Video of Leader Since August VOA 07 Apr 2009 -- N Korean state media broadcast first video of Kim Jong-Il in more than half a year as they hailed rocket launch as a success.
Kim Jong Il Gives Field Guidance to Samilpho Special Products Factory KCNA 07 Apr 2009 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il gave field guidance to the Samilpho Special Products Factory managed by the army.
Clinton: US Seeks Strong Condemnation of North Korea VOA 06 Apr 2009 -- Secretary of State Clinton: North Korea is jeopardizing its own goals in the Chinese-sponsored 6-party nuclear negotiations.
North Korean Missile Launch Requires 'Strong' U.N. Response, Official Says AFPS 06 Apr 2009 -- US and its allies want the UN to issue a robust response to N Korea's missile launch.
Gates Addresses NATO Summit, North Korean Missile Launch AFPS 06 Apr 2009 -- Defense Secretary Gates: NATO summit, in which allies pledged additional support to Afghanistan, exceeded his expectations.
McCain Urges Punitive Sanctions for North Korean Rocket Launch VOA 06 Apr 2009 -- Senator John McCain urged China and Russia to back punitive sanctions against North Korea.
UN Security Council split over North Korean 'satellite' launch RIA Novosti 06 Apr 2009 -- UNSC has failed to adopt a resolution condemning North Korea's rocket launch due to calls for caution by Russia and China.
Russian pundits play down N.Korea's missile threat RIA Novosti 06 Apr 2009 -- Russian analysts believe the reaction of N Korea's opponents to the country's rocket launch was exaggerated.
South Korean President Calls for China's Help in Dealing with North Korea VOA 06 Apr 2009 -- S Korean President Lee has called on China to help deal with N Korea following its controversial rocket launch.
Japan Using Diplomacy for UN Condemnation of North Korea VOA 06 Apr 2009 -- Japan is hopeful it can persuade all 5 members of the UNSC to issue a strong condemnation of N Korea.
MOFA toughens rhetoric on North Korea's rocket launch CNA 06 Apr 2009 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs toughened its rhetoricover N Korea's firing of a rocket over Japan.
Taiwan gravely concerned about Pyongyang's rocket launch: MOFA CNA 06 Apr 2009 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed grave concern over North Korea's firing of a rocket over Japan.
Qashqavi: Iran's space program independent from that of North Korea IRNA 06 Apr 2009 -- FM spokesman Qashqavi: Space programs of the Islamic Republic of Iran and N Korea completely independent.
North Korea Weekly (March 30 - April 5, 2009) ROK National Intelligence Service
Weekly Report on North Korea No. 937 (March 30 to April 5) ROK Ministry of Unification
Obama Condemns North Korean Missile Launch AFPS 05 Apr 2009 -- In Europe today, President Barack Obama strongly criticized last night’s missile launch by North Korea.
UN Leader Denounces North Korean Missile Launch AFPS 05 Apr 2009 -- The UN’s top official denounced last evening’s missile launch by North Korea, according to a news release issued by the UN today.
Obama: North Korean Missile Launch ?Creates Instability’ AFPS 05 Apr 2009 -- The North Koreans “have taken a provocative action,” President Obama told reporters in Prague today.
Britain condemns North Korea's space satellite launch IRNA 05 Apr 2009 -- Britain has denounced the recent satellite launch by North Korea, urging Pyongyang to 'cease immediately all further missile-related activity'.
Russia, U.S. speak for continuation of N.Korea nuclear talks RIA Novosti 05 Apr 2009 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton discussed the launch of North Korea's long-range rocket and urged continuation of six-nation talks on North Korea's nuclear issue, Russia's Foreign Ministry said.
U.S. says North Korea failed to orbit satellite - agency RIA Novosti 05 Apr 2009 -- North Korea failed to orbit a satellite after its three-stage rocket and the payload fell into the Pacific Ocean, the South Korean news agency Yonhap reported, referring to the U.S. and South Korean military.
Russia calls for restraint after North Korea rocket launch RIA Novosti 05 Apr 2009 -- Russia called for restraint on Sunday after North Korea launched a long-range rocket.
Kim Jong Il Observes Launch of Satellite KCNA 05 Apr 2009 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il visited the General Satellite Control and Command Centre to watch the process of launching Kwangmyongsong-2.
KCNA on DPRK's Successful Launch of Satellite KCNA 05 Apr 2009 -- Scientists and technicians of the DPRK have succeeded in putting satellite Kwangmyongsong-2 into orbit.
North Korea says satellite successfully launched into orbit RIA Novosti 05 Apr 2009 -- North Korea said on Sunday that its multistage rocket had successfully delivered a communications satellite into orbit.
North Korea launches rocket over Japan, defying world pressure RIA Novosti 05 Apr 2009 -- North Korea launched a long-range rocket over Japan on Sunday, defying world pressure, the South Korean news agency Yonhap reported, referring to North Korea's state media.
South Korea Regrets 'Reckless' Launch By North, Vows UN Action VOA 05 Apr 2009 -- South Korea is expressing disappointment and alarm at all levels at North Korea's launch of a long range rocket.
Ban regrets DPR Korea launch, calls for dialogue UN News Centre 05 Apr 2009 -- Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today expressed his regret that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has, against strong international appeals, proceeded with its planned launch, urging the resumption of diplomatic talks.
Some Experts Say Satellite or Not, N. Korea Is Thinking Weapons VOA 05 Apr 2009 -- Astronomers and technical analysts say they will soon know whether what North Korea called a satellite launch was a success. Whether Pyongyang actually succeeds in putting a satellite into orbit, scientists say the North has taken a significant step forward in its ability to threaten neighbors other countries with missiles.
Japan: North Korean Launch a Provocative Act VOA 05 Apr 2009 -- Japan called for an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council after North Korea's rocket launch. Japan considers the launch, which traveled over its territory, extremely provocative and a violation of U.N. resolutions
North Korea Fires Missile over Japan VOA 05 Apr 2009 -- North Korea defied demands from Japan, South Korea and the United States not to go ahead with a planned launch of what Pyongyang said would carry into space an experimental communications satellite.
North Korea Launches Rocket to International Outcry VOA 05 Apr 2009 -- North Korea launched a rocket Sunday, despite warnings from Japan, South Korea and the United States not to proceed.
Japan issues false alarm over North Korean rocket launch RIA Novosti 04 Apr 2009 -- With security services around the world closely watching for North Korea's imminent rocket launch, Japan's Defense Ministry said on Saturday an earlier report that the rocket had blasted off was a "false alarm."
DPRK to launch Its Satellite Soon KCNA 04 Apr 2009 -- Preparations for launching "Kwangmyongsong-2," an experimental communications satellite, by carrier rocket "Unha-2" have been completed at the satellite launching ground in the east coastal area of the DPRK, according to the information available from the Korean Committee of Space Technology.
Pyongyang Grand Theater Renovated KCNA 03 Apr 2009 -- The Pyongyang Grand Theater was renovated into a monumental edifice in the era of Songun on the principle of historicism to cater to the modern aesthetic taste and meet the architectural requirements.
New Line of Economic Construction in Songun Era KCNA 03 Apr 2009 -- The new line of economic construction in the Songun era is being consistently pushed ahead in the DPRK.
Japan Prepared for North Korea Rocket Launch VOA 03 Apr 2009 -- Japanese officials taking all necessary precautions to protect their citizens in anticipation N Korea will conduct missile launch as early as Saturday.
S. Korea Prepares For 'Almost Certain' Rocket Launch by North VOA 03 Apr 2009 -- The final hours may be ticking away to a long-range rocket launch by North Korea.
US Envoy: N. Korean Missile Test 'Requires Consequences' VOA 03 Apr 2009 -- Special representative for N Korea: Missile test by Pyongyang in defiance of a UN Security Council resolution requires consequences.
N. Korean Missile Launch Would be 'Counterproductive,' Official Says AFPS 03 Apr 2009 -- Potential N Korean test launch would have a negative impact on efforts to lessen tensions in the region.
Embassy dismisses Japanese daily's false allegations IRNA 03 Apr 2009 -- Iranian Embassy to Japan issued a statement to condemn the recent false claims that Iran and North Korea had military cooperation.
KPA General Staff Warns against Any Interception of Satellite KCNA 02 Apr 2009 -- General Staff of the Korean People's Army warned if forces move to intercept satellite, KPA will make just retaliatory strike.
Japan to Call for Urgent Security Council Meeting if NoKor Launches Rocket VOA 02 Apr 2009 -- Japan says it will call an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council if N Korea follows through on rocket launch plans.
North Korea Issues Threats in Final Countdown to Rocket Launch VOA 02 Apr 2009 -- North Korea has dramatically sharpened its rhetoric in what are believed to be the final days before rocket launch.
N.Korea deploys fighter planes to protect rocket launch RIA Novosti 02 Apr 2009 -- North Korea has deployed a fleet of fighter jets to defend against any attempts to shoot down its rocket.
Russia urges N.Korea to show restraint in rocket launch RIA Novosti 02 Apr 2009 -- Russia urges N Korea to show restraint with its upcoming rocket launch and related activities.
Experts Explain Why North Korea Wants To Conduct Long-Range Missile Test VOA 02 Apr 2009 -- North Korea is planning to launch a rocket between April 4 and April 8.
Obama Meets South Korean Leader in London VOA 02 Apr 2009 -- U.S. President Barack Obama has met with his South Korean counterpart Lee Myung-bak on the sidelines of the G20 economic summit in London.
Russia, U.S. urge N.Korea to show restraint over launch plans RIA Novosti 01 Apr 2009 -- Russia and the US are concerned by the possible launch of a North Korean ballistic missile, and urge restraint.
N. Korea calls Japan's threat to destroy rocket 'act of war' RIA Novosti 01 Apr 2009 -- Pyongyang has announced that any attempt by Japan to shoot down a rocket would be considered an act of war.
North Korea Threatens to Shoot Down Spy Planes VOA 01 Apr 2009 -- North Korea is warning it will shoot down any U.S. planes coming close to the site of its imminent rocket launch.
Hong Song Nam Dies KCNA 01 Apr 2009 -- Hong Song Nam, alternate member of Political Bureau of Central Committee of WPK and deputy to Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK, died on March 31.

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