June 2010 - North Korea Special Weapons News

Completion Ceremony of Taegyedo Tideland KCNA 30 Jun 2010 -- The reclamation of the Taegyedo Tideland on the northern tip of the west coast of Korea has been successfully completed as a monumental edifice in the era of Songun.
KCNA Releases Report on Completion of Taegyedo Tideland KCNA 30 Jun 2010 -- A detailed report of the Korean Central News Agency on the completion of the Taegyedo Tideland Reclamation Project was released Wednesday.
Army-People Rallies Held in Provinces KCNA 30 Jun 2010 -- Army-people rallies against the United States were held between June 28 and 30 in Kangwon and North and South Hamgyong provinces and Nampho City on the occasion of "June 25, the day of struggle against the U.S. imperialists".
Coal Production Goes Up KCNA 30 Jun 2010 -- The coal output is on the increase in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Greeting WPK Conference KCNA 30 Jun 2010 -- The conference of the Workers' Party of Korea to be convened this significant year, the 65th anniversary of the founding of the WPK, will mark a historic occasion of powerfully demonstrating the Juche-oriented and revolutionary character and tremendous militant might of the WPK founded by President Kim Il Sung and led by General Secretary Kim Jong Il, says Rodong Sinmun Wednesday in an editorial. It calls upon all the people to greet the conference of the WPK with high political enthusiasm and shining labor achievements by accelerating a dynamic advance for effecting a great surge.
80th Anniversary of Kalun Meeting Observed KCNA 30 Jun 2010 -- Rodong Sinmun Wednesday dedicates a signed article to the 80th anniversary of the Kalun meeting at which President Kim Il Sung clarified the truth of Juche.
Story of Kim Il Sung KCNA 30 Jun 2010 -- One day in March Juche 82 (1993), President Kim Il Sung had a consultative meeting with officials of the agricultural sector.
Foreign Ministry Totally Refutes G-8 Declaration KCNA 29 Jun 2010 -- A spokesman for the DPRK Foreign Ministry gave the following answer to the question raised by KCNA Tuesday as regards the G-8 summit declaration criticizing the DPRK over the "Cheonan" case:
80th Anniversary of Kalun Meeting Observed KCNA 29 Jun 2010 -- A seminar in the field of social science took place on Tuesday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Kalun Meeting guided by President Kim Il Sung.
Projected US-S. Korea Military Exercises Flayed KCNA 29 Jun 2010 -- The United States reportedly agreed with the south Korean puppet forces to soon stage in the waters of the West Sea of Korea their large-scale combined exercises which had been postponed so far.
"Alliance" between US and S. Korea Flayed KCNA 29 Jun 2010 -- The U.S. is seeking to further tighten the "alliance" with south Korea and thus demonstrate its military presence and influence. It cooked up the "Cheonan" sinking case to this end.
Respect of Joint Declarations Called for KCNA 29 Jun 2010 -- The political parties and organizations of the DPRK recently published a joint statement clarifying their principled stand to fully respect the north-south declarations, the supreme reunification programmes of the nation, and thoroughly implement them with top priority, prompted by their patriotic intention to weather serious difficulties lying in the way of the June 15 era of reunification, says Rodong Sinmun Tuesday in a signed article.
UN Denies Bringing Heavy Weapons Into Korean DMZ VOA 29 Jun 2010 -- The United Nations command in Korea is denying Pyongyang's allegation that U.S. and South Korean forces introduced "heavy weapons" into the demilitarized zone last Saturday.
China Rebuffs Western Criticism Over North Korea VOA 29 Jun 2010 -- China is rejecting Western criticism that it is not doing enough to condemn North Korea over the sinking of a South Korean navel vessel.
Obama: World Must Send Clear Message to North Korea VOA 28 Jun 2010 -- U.S. President Barack Obama says nations must step up pressure on Pyongyang until North Korea decides to change its behavior and comply with international norms. The president was responding to reporter's questions about the sinking of a South Korean naval vessel in March that an international investigation concluded caused by a North Korean torpedo.
US: North Korean Ship Attack Violated Armistice, Not Act of Terrorism VOA 28 Jun 2010 -- The Obama administration said Monday that it considers the sinking of a South Korean warship in March, attributed to North Korea, to be a violation of the Korean War armistice and not an act of terrorism. Since the attack, there have been calls for North Korea to be returned to the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism, which carries with it major sanctions.
Foreign Ministry Vows to Bolster Nuclear Deterrent in New Way KCNA 28 Jun 2010 -- A spokesman for the DPRK Foreign Ministry gave the following answer to the question raised by KCNA Monday as regards the recently disclosed U.S. scenario for a nuclear attack on the DPRK
KPA Accuses US of Introducing Heavy Weapons in Panmunjom KCNA 28 Jun 2010 -- The Panmunjom Mission of the Korean People's Army sent a message of protest to the U.S. imperialist aggression forces side Monday slamming the U.S. imperialists and the south Korean puppet forces for introducing various types of heavy weapons to the portion of the south side in the area around the Panmunjom Conference Hall.
Army-People Rallies Held in Provinces KCNA 28 Jun 2010 -- Army-people rallies against the United States were held on June 27 and 28 in North Phyongan, Ryanggang, South Phyongan, Jagang, North and South Hwanghae provinces on the occasion of "June 25, the day of struggle against the U.S. imperialists".
Anti-US Song Popular in Korea KCNA 28 Jun 2010 -- The song "Death to the U.S. Imperialist Aggressors", created in Juche 49 (1960), is still popular in Korea.
US Wholly to Blame for Posing Nuclear Threat KCNA 28 Jun 2010 -- It was recently disclosed that the U.S. planned to use A-bombs in "contingency" on the Korean Peninsula even after the last Korean War, sparking off public furor. Kansas City Star put it that bosses of the State Department, the Defense Department, the Joint Chiefs of Staff Headquarters, CIA and the three services of the U.S. forces worked out at their strategic meeting in 1954 an operational plan envisaging A-bomb attacks in "contingency" on the Korean Peninsula.
S. Korea to Stage Madcap War Exercises KCNA 28 Jun 2010 -- The puppet Ministry of Administration and Security of south Korea is planning to exceptionally stage the intensified 2010 Ulji exercises under the pretext of the "Cheonan" case, according to "Voice of People", an Internet broadcasting service of south Korea, on June 25.
North Korea Vows to Boost Nuclear Deterrent VOA 28 Jun 2010 -- North Korea announced it would have to increase its nuclear weapons capability, blaming unspecified threats by the United States' military.
North Korea Weekly (June 21 - 27, 2010) National Intelligence Service
Weekly Report on North Korea No. 1001 (June 21 to June 27, 2010) ROK Ministry of Unification
Telephone Message to US Forces Side KCNA 27 Jun 2010 -- It has been brought into bolder relief that the case of warship "Cheonan" sinking was a conspiratorial farce.
Lee Myung Bak's Visit to "Cemetery of UN Forces" KCNA 27 Jun 2010 -- Lee Myung Bak of south Korea visited the "cemetery of war dead of the UN forces".
S. Korean Police Walks Away Students KCNA 27 Jun 2010 -- With no trick to evade the blame for the Korean War can the U.S. imperialists cover up their crimes and true colors as the provocateur of the Korean War.
All Koreans Called upon to Adhere to Joint Declaration KCNA 27 Jun 2010 -- It is urgently required by the present reality to adhere to the June 15 joint declaration and the October 4 declaration.
Remarks by President Obama and President Lee Myung-Bak of the Republic of Korea After Bilateral Meeting, 06/26/10 The White House 26 Jun 2010
G8 leaders criticize Iran, condemn Cheonan sinking RIA Novosti 26 Jun 2010 -- The G8 leaders have called on Iran to respect the rule of law and freedom of speech and condemned the sinking of the South Korean Cheonan warship.
WPK Conference to Be Convened KCNA 26 Jun 2010 -- The Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea on June 23 released a decision on convening a conference of the WPK.
US Plan to Use Nukes against DPRK Disclosed KCNA 26 Jun 2010 -- It was disclosed that the US imperialists worked out a reckless plan to attack the DPRK with nukes in 1969.
Korean War Termed Product of US Ambition KCNA 26 Jun 2010 -- US instigated the south Koreans to launch the Korean war of aggression in a bid to dominate the whole of the Korean Peninsula.
Russia, U.S. agree on sanctions against Iran, N.Korea RIA Novosti 25 Jun 2010 -- Russia and the US agreed that sanctions against Iran and North Korea should be boosted.
Legacy of Unresolved Korean Conflict Plagues US Policy VOA 25 Jun 2010 -- The end of the Korean War in 1953 did not end the hostilities between North and South Korea, or with the United States.
Pyongyang Army-People Rally against US Held KCNA 25 Jun 2010 -- A Pyongyang army-people rally against the United States took place at Kim Il Sung Square on Friday on the occasion of "June 25, the day of struggle against the U.S. imperialists".
Papers Observe Lapse of Six Decades since US Provocation of Korean War KCNA 25 Jun 2010 -- Leading papers Friday carry editorials in connection with the lapse of six decades since the U.S. imperialists provoked the Korean War.
Military Attaches Corps Visits War Museum KCNA 25 Jun 2010 -- The military attaches corps here visited the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum Friday on the occasion of the June 25-July 27 month of anti-U.S. joint struggle.
South Korea Marks 60 Years Since Start of Korean War VOA 25 Jun 2010 -- South Korea marks the 60th anniversary of the three-year war with the North.
Application of Wartime Law to American Prisoner under Examination KCNA 24 Jun 2010 -- US campaign to put international pressure upon the DPRK while antagonizing the DPRK over the "Cheonan" case.
US Urges N. Korea to Free Captive US Citizen VOA 24 Jun 2010 -- The U.S. government is again calling for the release of a U.S. citizen sentenced to eight years of hard labor in North Korea.
KCNA and Moves for Second Korean War KCNA 24 Jun 2010 -- Moves of Lee Myung Bak to escalate the confrontation with the DPRK are a dangerous adventure.
S. Korea Accused of Shifting Blame for Collapse of Inter-Korean Relations KCNA 24 Jun 2010 -- Spokesman for the ROK Ministry of Unification: "it was not the south but the north that defiled the spirit of the June 15 joint declaration."
DPRK Committees Release Joint Statement on 60 Years after Korean War KCNA 24 Jun 2010 -- Public a joint statement on June 24 as regards the lapse of six decades since the U.S. imperialists provoked the Korean War.
KCNA on Tremendous Damage Done to DPRK by US KCNA 24 Jun 2010 -- The Korean Central News Agency released report to expose all forms of crimes the US imperialists committed against the Korean people up to now since their occupation of south Korea.
US Becomes More Pronounced in Anti-DPRK Moves KCNA 24 Jun 2010 -- The U.S. imperialists ignited a war against the newly founded Democratic People's Republic of Korea on June 25, 1950.
KCNA Memorandum Discloses US True Nature as Provocateur of Korean War KCNA 24 Jun 2010 -- The Korean Central News Agency released a memorandum laying bare the truth about how the U.S. imperialists launched the Korean War of aggression.
Rodong Sinmun Brands US Imperialists as Provoker of Korean War KCNA 24 Jun 2010 -- The Korean war that broke out in June 1950 was obviously a product of the US deliberate and premeditated scenario for aggression.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Play to Transparent Anti-imperialist Awareness KCNA 24 Jun 2010 -- The Korean people's transparent class awareness that has grown stronger in the crucible of the protracted struggle is now given fuller play in the on-going march for a great surge.
KCNA Dismisses "Results of Investigation" as Unscientific KCNA 23 Jun 2010 -- The "results of investigation" into the case of the sunk warship Cheonan are not convincing the international community.
KCNA and S. Korean Minister of Unification KCNA 23 Jun 2010 -- Hyon In Thaek, minister of Unification of south Korea let loose provocative outbursts about "contingency."
National Reconciliation Council Issues Open Questionnaire KCNA 23 Jun 2010 -- South Korea letting loose a spate of sheer sophism that it has never negated the north-south joint declaration.
New Japanese Chief Executive's Remarks on Relations with DPRK KCNA 23 Jun 2010 -- The new chief executive of Japan put forward the settlement of Japan's past and the normalization of its relations with the DPRK.
North Korea attacks across 38th parallel, 60 years ago Army News 23 Jun 2010 -- Sixty years ago, the Korean War became the first major armed clash between the free world and Communist forces, as the so-called Cold War turned hot.
Nation Marks Korean War's 60th Anniversary AFPS 23 Jun 2010 -- Sixty years ago this week, North Korean troops stormed across the 38th parallel into South Korea, launching a three-year conflict.
Korea's Truth and Reconciliation Commission Winds Up Painful Look at Past VOA 23 Jun 2010 -- The world is commemorating the 60th anniversary of the start of the Korean War.
North Korea's War History is Mirror Opposite World View VOA 23 Jun 2010 -- South Korea and the rest of the world this month are commemorating the 60th anniversary of the start of the Korean War.
KCNA and Japan Past Human Rights Abuses KCNA 23 Jun 2010 -- The Korean people will certainly force Japan to pay for the hideous human rights abuses committed by Japan in the past, Rodong Sinmun Wednesday says in a signed article.
Story of Kim Il Sung KCNA 23 Jun 2010 -- One day in June Juche 55 (1966) President Kim Il Sung visited the Jangsuwon Cooperative Farm in Samsok District, Pyongyang, in the evening.
KCNA Indicts US-S. Korea for Fabricating "Cheonan" Case KCNA 22 Jun 2010 -- One month since the US and the Lee Myung Bak announced the "results of investigation" into the case of the sunken ROKN warship.
Errors in Investigation into "Cheonan" Case Admitted KCNA 22 Jun 2010 -- The south Korean civilian-military joint investigation team admitted the wrong data on analysis.
S. Korea Accused of Their Moves to Mislead Public Opinion KCNA 22 Jun 2010 -- The south Korean authorities brief on June 15 representatives of member nations of the UN Security Council on the "results of investigation."
Hillary's Brigandish Sophism Slammed KCNA 22 Jun 2010 -- Hillary, U.S. secretary of State: DPRK poses a threat to the world peace and it is necessary to "convince" the world public of this fact.
US, Provoker of Korean War KCNA 22 Jun 2010 -- The U.S. imperialists instigated the Syngman Rhee puppet clique of south Korea to start a war in Korea on June 25, 1950.
Implementation of Inter-Korean Declaration Called for KCNA 22 Jun 2010 -- Through the past decade during which the truth and vitality of the June 15 joint declaration were demonstrated.
Seoul: Pyongyang's 'Fusion Breakthrough' Produces Abnormal Radiation Levels VOA 21 Jun 2010 -- ROK government scientists have revealed that abnormal levels of radiation were detected near the border with DPRK.
Signature Campaign for Peace on Korean Peninsula Launched in S. Korea KCNA 21 Jun 2010 -- The general council of the Christian Presbyterian Church and the Headquarters of the Peace Community Movement of south Korea launched a signature campaign for peace.
South Korean Christians warn of famine in North RIA Novosti 21 Jun 2010 -- Representatives of S. Korean Christian churches and communities issued a joint address to the government to lift its blockade of the North.
UNSC Urged to Properly Know about Truth of "Cheonan" Case KCNA 21 Jun 2010 -- South Korea referred the "results of the investigation" into the case of warship "Cheonan" sinking to the UNSC.
Moves to Revive "Conception of Principal Enemy" KCNA 21 Jun 2010 -- South Korea stepping up the moves to revive the "conception of principal enemy."
S. Korea's Campaign to Suppress Progressive Forces Slammed KCNA 21 Jun 2010 -- Pusan Police Office together with agents of the National Intelligence Service staged surprise search and seizure operations against the South Side Committee for Implementing the June 15 Joint Declaration.
FM Urges US to Halt Its Smear Campaign against DPRK KCNA 21 Jun 2010 -- The U.S. making much fuss that the DPRK is helping Myanmar in its "nuclear development."
6.18 Shock Brigade Greets Tenth Birthday KCNA 21 Jun 2010 -- Ten years has elapsed since the June 18 Shock Brigade started its work in the Mt. Paektu and Samjiyon areas.
Feats of Kim Jong Il's Ideo-theoretical Activities Lauded KCNA 21 Jun 2010 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il clearly indicated the road to be followed by socialism with his extraordinary wisdom.
Story of Kim Jong Il KCNA 21 Jun 2010 -- One day in April Juche 77 (1988), leader Kim Jong Il received news that a young miner was on the brink of death by accident.
North Korea Weekly (June 14 - 20, 2010) National Intelligence Service
Weekly Report on North Korea No. 1000 (June 14 to June 20, 2010) ROK Ministry of Unification
DPRK-related Letter and Answer Distributed as UNSC Official Document KCNA 20 Jun 2010 -- Letter addressed to the president of the UN Security Council as regards the situation prevailing on Korean Peninsula.
History Society Accuses US of Provoking War Aggression KCNA 20 Jun 2010 -- Statement condemning the US imperialists for dividing Korea under the cloak of the United Nations.
Memorial Tower Visited by Endless Stream of People KCNA 20 Jun 2010 -- The Party Founding Memorial Tower visited by daily average of at least 1,000 people.
Kim Jong Il Inspects Training Centre for Commanding Officers KCNA 19 Jun 2010 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il inspected the training centre for commanding officers of KPA Unit 593.
Kim Jong Il Inspects North Phyongan Province KCNA 19 Jun 2010 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il provided field guidance to the work in various fields in North Phyongan Province.
Celebration Dancing Parties of Youth and Students KCNA 19 Jun 2010 -- Dancing parties celebrate the 46th anniversary of General Secretary Kim Jong Il's start of work at the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea.
Pyongyang in Festive Mood KCNA 19 Jun 2010 -- Pyongyang is garbed in festive attire to mark the 46th anniversary of General Secretary Kim Jong Il's start of work at the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea.
Kim Jong Il Inspects Rakwon Machine Complex KCNA 18 Jun 2010 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il provided field guidance to the Rakwon Machine Complex alive with a high-pitched drive for effecting a great surge.
National Meeting Marks Kim Jong Il's Start of Work at WPK KCNA 18 Jun 2010 -- A national meeting took place at the April 25 House of Culture here Friday to mark the 46th anniversary of General Secretary Kim Jong Il's start of work at the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea.
Feats of Kim Jong Il in Socialist Movement KCNA 18 Jun 2010 -- Forty-six years has elapsed since General Secretary Kim Jong Il started working at the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) on June 19.
Many Works on Ideological Work Published KCNA 18 Jun 2010 -- 15 years have passed since General Secretary Kim Jong Il published the famous work "Giving Priority to Ideological Work Is Essential for Accomplishing Socialism".
Magnolia, National Flower of Korea KCNA 18 Jun 2010 -- Many people have visited the Central Botanical Garden in Pyongyang to enjoy the scenery of magnolia in bloom.
Joint Statement of Parties and Organizations Hailed KCNA 18 Jun 2010 -- Political parties and organizations of the DPRK issued a joint statement. This was a timely measure to cope with the grave situation prevailing today when the south Korean puppet conservative group has brought the north-south relations to a collapse and is working with bloodshot eyes to provoke a war of aggression against the north in collusion with foreign forces after violating the June 15 joint declaration and persistently blocking its implementation.
Story of Kim Jong Il KCNA 18 Jun 2010 -- One day in August Juche 92 (2003) General Secretary Kim Jong Il visited the Pyongyang Cosmetics Factory.
Preserving Juche and National Character Called for KCNA 18 Jun 2010 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il's work "On Preserving the Juche Character and National Character of the Revolution and Construction" is a monumental work clearly indicating the way of frustrating the imperialists' moves for domination, protecting the country's sovereignty and achieving national prosperity.
Medvedev urges thorough investigation of South Korea corvette sinking RIA Novosti 18 Jun 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev urged a thorough investigation of the sinking of a South Korean corvette Cheonan before taking any action against North Korea, blamed by Seoul for the attack.
S. Korea Accused of Moves to Revive "Military Alliance" KCNA 17 Jun 2010 -- The Lee Myung Bak group of south Korea begged for jointly taking "retaliatory measures" against the DPRK at the "talks of defense ministers" of the U.S., Japan and south Korea in Singapore recently.
US, Seoul Cooperating on Warship Sinking Response VOA 17 Jun 2010 -- As South Korea pushes the United Nations Security Council to censure North Korea, a senior American diplomat is reiterating Washington's full cooperation with Seoul.
DPRK UN Representative on "Cheonan" Case KCNA 16 Jun 2010 -- Sin Son Ho, permanent representative of the DPRK at the United Nations, called a press conference in New York on June 15 as regards the sinking case of the south Korean puppet navy's warship "Cheonan".
Seminar on Kim Jong Il's Work KCNA 16 Jun 2010 -- A national seminar on the theory of ideology clarified by General Secretary Kim Jong Il in his work "Giving Priority to Ideological Work Is Essential for Accomplishing Socialism" and his immortal exploits was held at the Grand People's Study House on Wednesday.
Meetings of Working People's Organizations Held KCNA 16 Jun 2010 -- Meetings of workers and members of the General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea and youth and students were held here on Wednesday to celebrate the 46th anniversary of General Secretary Kim Jong Il's start of work at the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea. A similar meeting of agricultural workers was held in Samjigang-ri, Jaeryong County, South Hwanghae Province, on Tuesday.
UNSC Urged to Impartially Deal with "Cheonan" Case KCNA 16 Jun 2010 -- The UNSC should strive to impartially and objectively deal with the "Cheonan" case as proposed by the DPRK in line with the mission and duty it assumed before the international community and thus contribute to ensuring peace on the Korean Peninsula.
Probe into Truth behind Case of Warship Sinking Urged KCNA 16 Jun 2010 -- Permanent representatives of the People for Achieving Peace and Reunification of south Korea in a joint statement on June 11 vehemently condemned the puppet military authorities for working hard to hide the truth behind the case of "Cheonan" sinking.
Tokyo tightens sanctions on Pyongyang RIA Novosti 16 Jun 2010 -- The Japanese government on Wednesday decided to tighten financial sanctions against North Korea starting July 6 in relation with the South Korean Cheonan corvette sinking.
Press Conference on Situation in Korean Peninsula United Nations 15 Jun 2010
DPRK Releases Joint Statement on Anniversary of 6.15 KCNA 15 Jun 2010 -- The political parties and organizations of the DPRK released a joint statement Tuesday on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the publication of the June 15 joint declaration.
Story of Kim Il Sung KCNA 15 Jun 2010 -- One day in August Juche 67 (1978) President Kim Il Sung provided field guidance to Pobu-ri, then Kaechon County, South Phyongan Province.
Rodong Sinmun Brands "Cheonan" Case as Farce by US KCNA 15 Jun 2010 -- The case of sinking of south Korean warship "Cheonan" was a poor farce invented by the United States from A to Z, says Rodong Sinmun Tuesday in a signed commentary.
KCNA Marks 10th Anniversary of Inter-Korean Declaration KCNA 15 Jun 2010 -- The Korean Central News Agency made public a detailed report titled "Those swimming against the June 15 era of reunification are bound to face a stern punishment by the nation" on Monday, one day before the 10th anniversary of the historic North-South Joint Declaration.
Newspapers Mark Anniversary of 6.15 Joint Declaration KCNA 15 Jun 2010 -- Leading papers today dedicate editorials to the 10th anniversary of the publication of the June 15 North-South Joint Declaration, which call for realizing the cause of peace and independent reunification of the country under the banner of the joint declaration.
Pyongyang says S.Korea fabricated results of Cheonan sinking investigation RIA Novosti 15 Jun 2010 -- North Korea proposed at a UN Security Council session sending its own group of experts to South Korea to inquire in Seoul's investigation concerning the sinking of the Cheonan warship.
New Report Calls for Washington-Pyongyang Talks VOA 15 Jun 2010 -- In a new report, the Council on Foreign Relations, or CFR, is calling for the United States to take a more active role in dealing with challenges posed by North Korea, with recommendations that include bilateral talks about missile development as well as consultations with China about North Korea.
Kim Jong Il Enjoys Art Performance KCNA 14 Jun 2010 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il together with officers and men of the KPA enjoyed an art performance given by art groups of families of service persons of KPA Units 526, 837, 564, 593, 963, 10215, 762 and Unit 7501 of the Korean People's Internal Security Forces that participated in the third round of the second-term contests among art groups of families of KPA service persons.
Meeting Marks 10th Anniversary of June 15 Declaration KCNA 14 Jun 2010 -- A national meeting was held at the People's Palace of Culture Monday to mark the 10th anniversary of the publication of the June 15 joint declaration.
All-Korean Committee Issues Joint Statement KCNA 14 Jun 2010 -- The north side committee, the south side committee and the overseas side committee of All-Korean Committee for Implementation of June 15 Joint Declaration released a joint statement Monday on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the declaration.
New Stamps Issued KCNA 14 Jun 2010 -- A new postage stamp has been issued in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to mark the 10th anniversary of the publication of the historic June 15 joint declaration between the north and the south of Korea.
Documentary Film Screened KCNA 14 Jun 2010 -- Korean documentary film "The Great Leader Comrade Kim Jong Il Meets with President Kim Dae Jung" was screened at the People's Palace of Culture on Monday.
IAEA Chief's Comment Blasted KCNA 14 Jun 2010 -- Yukiya Amano, director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, addressing a meeting of its Board of Governors which opened in Vienna on June 7, let loose a string of balderdash getting on the nerves of the DPRK.
S. Korea-US-Japan "Cooperation" in Moves for War under Fire KCNA 14 Jun 2010 -- The south Korean puppet defence chief was reported to have cried for "taking a united action" and slapping "independent sanctions" and the like as regards the case of the warship sinking that had been brought up for discussion at the UN Security Council at the "talks" held with their American and Japanese counterparts in Singapore on June 5. This was a very dangerous move to put a sort of "pressure" on the DPRK, backed by outsiders, and drive the situation to the brink of a war.
Welfare Group Claims North Korea Has Halted Food Rations to Citizens VOA 14 Jun 2010 -- A South Korean welfare group with contacts in North Korea says the government there has totally stopped supplying food rations to its citizens.
North Korea Weekly (June 7 - 13, 2010) National Intelligence Service
Weekly Report on North Korea No. 999 (June 7 to June 13, 2010) ROK Ministry of Unification
Rodong Sinmun on Feats Performed for Reunification KCNA 13 Jun 2010 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il enjoys high praises and unquestioned trust from the fellow countrymen for having performed the undying leadership feats for national reunification stirring the nation to go down in its history.
KPA General Staff Issues Crucial Declaration KCNA 12 Jun 2010 -- The General Staff of the Korean People's Army on Saturday issued the following crucial declaration:
"Selected Works of Kim Jong Il" Vol. 4 Published KCNA 12 Jun 2010 -- "Selected Works of Kim Jong Il" Vol. 4 (enlarged edition) comprehensively dealing with works of General Secretary Kim Jong Il was published by the Workers' Party of Korea Publishing House.
North Korea Threatens South VOA 12 Jun 2010 -- North Korea's military has threatened to destroy propaganda facilities such as loudspeakers South Korea has placed along their border.
NDC Spokesman Slams Reference of "Cheonan" Case to UN KCNA 11 Jun 2010 -- A spokesman for the National Defence Commission of the DPRK had already officially clarified the principled stand of the army and people of the DPRK on the sinking case of the south Korean puppet navy's warship in waters of the West Sea of Korea.
JIK Spokesman on "Cheonan" Case KCNA 11 Jun 2010 -- A spokesman for the Jurists Institute of Korea (JIK) in a statement on Friday bitterly denounced on behalf of all the jurists of the DPRK the Lee Myung Bak group of traitors for working with blood-shot eyes to intensify the anti-DPRK smear campaign aimed at doing harm to compatriots after bringing the inter-Korean relations to a total collapse.
Ardent Revolutionary of Indomitable Spiritual Strength KCNA 11 Jun 2010 -- Kim Chol Ju, a younger brother of President Kim Il Sung, was an ardent revolutionary who lived a brilliant life with an indomitable spiritual strength.
Bean-flour Drink Given to Children and Students KCNA 11 Jun 2010 -- The Workers' Party of Korea and the state are entirely responsible for the healthy growth of the children in the DPRK. A large quantity of bean-flour drink is being mass-produced and provided to all children and students everyday as required by the science of nutrition.
S. Korea Urged to Disclose Inside Story about "Cheonan" Case KCNA 11 Jun 2010 -- The Lee Myung Bak group of traitors is seeking to build up public opinion about the case of warship sinking at the UN forum, in an ulterior purpose to keep the truth behind its anti-DPRK farce buried into oblivion for good and intensify the campaign for confrontation and war against compatriots under the pretext of the above-said case.
Story of Kim Jong Il KCNA 11 Jun 2010 -- One day in November, Juche 86 (1997) General Secretary Kim Jong Il inspected different units of the Korean People's Army from early morning.
S. Korean General Arrested for Leaking Battle Plans VOA 10 Jun 2010 -- South Korea says one of its generals is under arrest. News media report his detention is part of a widening spy investigation that has some officials thinking North Korea may have obtained part of a critical U.S.-South Korean battle plan.
US-S. Korea Accused of Reckless Campaign KCNA 10 Jun 2010 -- The United States brought up the case of warship sinking for discussion at the UN Security Council.
N. Korea vows to punish guards who shot Chinese citizens RIA Novosti 10 Jun 2010 -- North Korea apologized for the shooting last week of Chinese nationals on its border with China and has promised to severely punish those responsible, Xinhua news agency said on Thursday
China, North Korea Probe Fatal Border Shootings VOA 10 Jun 2010 -- China says its neighbor and close ally North Korea has expressed its grief following the fatal shooting of three Chinese nationals on the countries' border last week. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said Thursday both countries were investigating the case. The shootings have put further strain on the relationship between Beijing and Pyongyang following the sinking of a South Korean naval vessel by a North Korean submarine.
Story of Kim Il Sung KCNA 10 Jun 2010 -- One day in January, Juche 55 (1966) President Kim Il Sung visited a farm village situated on the outskirts of Pyongyang.
DPRK Permanent Representative Sends Message to President of UNSC KCNA 09 Jun 2010 -- Sin Son Ho, permanent representative of the DPRK at the UN, sent the following message to Claude Heller, president of the UNSC, on Tuesday as regards the grave situation prevailing on the Korean Peninsula:
"Cheonan" Case Dismissed as Sheer Fabrication KCNA 09 Jun 2010 -- A DPRK delegate, addressing the Geneva Disarmament Conference on June 3, said that the case of warship "Cheonan's" sinking was, to all intents and purposes, "a conspiratorial farce" and "charade" orchestrated by the south Korean authorities at the U.S prodding.
US Moves for World Domination Flayed KCNA 09 Jun 2010 -- A supersonic drone of the U.S. Air Force recently made a test flight. The U.S. PAC-3 interceptor missiles and more than 100 troops were also deployed in its forces base in Morag area Northeast of Poland.
Taedonggang Fruit Farm Described as Monumental Structure KCNA 09 Jun 2010 -- The Taedonggang Combined Fruit Farm has been built into a great structure suited to the features of a new century under the energetic leadership of Kim Jong Il who is taking much pains with the steadfast stand that a flower should be cultivated on a stone if needed for the people's happiness.
North Korea to Security Council: Don't Debate Warship Sinking VOA 09 Jun 2010 -- North Korea has warned the UN Security Council not to debate the sinking of a South Korean warship that Seoul blames on Pyongyang.
Pyongyang warns UN against accepting Seoul's view of ship sinking RIA Novosti 09 Jun 2010 -- North Korea warned of "serious consequences" if the international community accepts ROK version of the Cheonan sinking.
Russia ready for unbiased discussions on Korean ship sinking RIA Novosti 09 Jun 2010 -- Russia is ready to hold impartial consultations at the UN on the sinking of South Korea's Cheonan warship.
Russian Defense Ministry to report on Cheonan sinking in July RIA Novosti 09 Jun 2010 -- The Russian Defense Ministry will release a report on the sinking of a South Korean vessel in July.
N. Korean Leadership Shuffle May Be About Succession, Scapegoats VOA 09 Jun 2010 -- North Korea held a rare second annual session of its parliament this week to change some of the country's top leadership posts.
Japan Accused of Joining in US Anti-DPRK Campaign KCNA 08 Jun 2010 -- Japan has behaved in a disgusting manner since the outbreak of the case of "Cheonan's" sinking in south Korea.
Lee Myung Bak Accused of Referring "Cheonan" Case to UNSC KCNA 08 Jun 2010 -- The south Koreans finally referred the case of its warship sinking to the UN Security Council on June 5.
Russian experts to probe Cheonan issue at home RIA Novosti 08 Jun 2010 -- ROK Defense Ministry has given materials on the sinking of the Cheonan warship to Russian experts for further investigations.
Russian experts to report Cheonan sinking conclusions soon RIA Novosti 08 Jun 2010 -- Conclusions of Russian experts on the sinking of Cheonan will be reported to the Defense Ministry in 2 to 3 days.
Threats From North Korea Reveal Generation Gap in South Korea VOA 08 Jun 2010 -- Despite threatening words from North Korea, many South Koreans are unconcerned.
Rodong Sinmun on Developing DPRK-China Friendship KCNA 08 Jun 2010 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il's recent visit to China was a historic event as it strikingly demonstrated again the fact that the DPRK-China friendship is unbreakable.
China protests to North Korea over deadly shooting RIA Novosti 08 Jun 2010 -- China has protested to North Korea after 3 of its nationals were shot dead by a border guard.
China Protests to N. Korea About Border Shooting VOA 08 Jun 2010 -- China says it has filed a formal complaint with North Korea about the killing of three Chinese citizens last week by a North Korean border guard.
3rd Session of 12th SPA Held KCNA 07 Jun 2010 -- The Third Session of the 12th Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK took place at the Mansudae Assembly Hall on Monday.
Jang Song Thaek Elected NDC Vice-Chairman KCNA 07 Jun 2010 -- Jang Song Thaek was elected vice-chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK at the 3rd Session of the 12th Supreme People's Assembly.
Han Kwang Bok Appointed as Vice-PM and MEI KCNA 07 Jun 2010 -- Han Kwang Bok was appointed as vice-premier of the Cabinet and concurrently minister of Electronics Industry at the 3rd Session of the 12th Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK.
Jo Pyong Ju Appointed as Vice-PM and MMBI KCNA 07 Jun 2010 -- Jo Pyong Ju was appointed as vice-premier of the Cabinet and concurrently minister of Machine-Building Industry at the 3rd Session of the 12th Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK.
Jon Ha Chol Appointed as Vice-PM KCNA 07 Jun 2010 -- Jon Ha Chol was appointed as vice-premier of the Cabinet at the 3rd Session of the 12th Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK.
Kim Rak Hui Appointed as Vice-PM KCNA 07 Jun 2010 -- Kim Rak Hui was appointed as vice premier of the Cabinet at the 3rd Session of the 12th Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK.
Ri Thae Nam Appointed as Vice-PM KCNA 07 Jun 2010 -- Ri Thae Nam was appointed as vice-premier of the Cabinet at the 3rd Session of the 12th Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK.
Kang Nung Su Appointed as Vice-PM KCNA 07 Jun 2010 -- Kang Nung Su was appointed as vice-premier of the Cabinet at the 3rd Session of the 12th Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK.
Choe Yong Rim Elected PM KCNA 07 Jun 2010 -- Choe Yong Rim was elected premier of the Cabinet at the 3rd Session of the 12th Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK.
North Korea Leadership Shuffle VOA 07 Jun 2010 -- Kim Jong Il attended a special session of the country's parliament on during which his brother-in-law was promoted.
S. Korea Can Never Evade Responsibility for Hideous Crime KCNA 07 Jun 2010 -- South Korea making efforts to escape criticism of it mounting as the truth about the case of warship sinking being gradually brought to light.
Russian experts finish look at probe of S. Korean warship sinking RIA Novosti 07 Jun 2010 -- Group of Russian experts left Seoul after completing assessment of the investigation into sinking of a ROKN warship.
Security Council extends mandate of UN body dealing with DPR Korea sanctions UN News Centre 07 Jun 2010 -- The UNSC voted unanimously to extend the mandate of the expert body dealing with UN sanctions on the DPRK.
North Korea Weekly (May 31 - June 6, 2010) National Intelligence Service
Weekly Report on North Korea No. 998 (May 31 to June 6, 2010) ROK Ministry of Unification
Gates Discusses North Korea, China With BBC AFPS 06 Jun 2010 -- Soon after he addressed a major Asia security summit in Singapore yesterday, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates elaborated on current issues involving North Korea and China in an interview with BBC’s Nick Childs.
Lee Myung Bak Condemned for Referring "Cheonan" to UN KCNA 06 Jun 2010 -- South Korea referred the case of sinking of warship "Cheonan" to the UN on June 5.
Lee Myung Bak Group's Mendicant Diplomacy Slammed KCNA 06 Jun 2010 -- Lee Myung Bak busy with the diplomacy over warship Cheonan.
KCU Are Reliable Reserves of Socialist Homeland KCNA 06 Jun 2010 -- All the members of the Korean Children's Union should cherish the honor of being the members of the KCU.
Kim Jong Il Inspects Expanded Taedonggang Fruit Farm KCNA 06 Jun 2010 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il provided field guidance to the Taedonggang Combined Fruit Farm which underwent expansion of its capacity.
U.S. Says North Korea Must Face Consequences For Ship Sinking RFE/RL 05 Jun 2010 -- The United States says it is considering new options beyond the United Nations to punish North Korea for the sinking of a South Korean warship in March.
Russian and Indonesian Media on Truth about "Cheonan" KCNA 05 Jun 2010 -- Russian internet news and an Indonesian newspaper carried articles on the truth about the case of warship "Cheonan's" sinking.
Kim Jong Il Inspects Newly Built Gasification Process KCNA 05 Jun 2010 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il provided field guidance to the newly built gasification process at the Namhung Youth Chemical Complex.
FM Spokesman on Attempt to Refer Warship Sinking to UN KCNA 04 Jun 2010 -- A spokesman for the DPRK Foreign Ministry gave the following answer to the question put by KCNA on Friday as regards the U.S. and its followers' attempt to refer the case of warship "Cheonan's" sinking to the UN Security Council after linking it with the DPRK:
S. Korean Accused of Dangerous Provocations KCNA 04 Jun 2010 -- The south Korean puppet warmongers are going reckless in their moves to seek a way out of their serious ruling crisis in escalating the confrontation and igniting a war in league with foreign forces. This is rendering the situation on the Korean Peninsula so tense that a war may break out any moment.
Republic of Korea requests Security Council action on sinking of naval vessel UN News Centre 04 Jun 2010 -- The Republic of Korea today formally requested the Security Council to take up the matter of the sinking of one of its naval ships, alleged by the country to have been carried out by neighbouring Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DRPK).
South Korea Urges Tough Action Against North VOA 04 Jun 2010 -- While attending a security conference Friday in Singapore, South Korean President Lee Myung-bak once again called on the international community to take tough action against North Korea. Relations between the Koreas have deteriorated to a new low following a torpedo attack sank a South Korean warship in March, killing 46 sailors.
Seoul refers Pyongyang to UN Security Council over ship sinking RIA Novosti 04 Jun 2010 -- South Korea appealed to the United Nations Security Council on Friday over North Korea's alleged attack on the Cheonan warship, Yonhap news agency said, citing South Korean President Lee Myung-bak.
S.Korea hopes for Russian backing on Cheonan issue at UN RIA Novosti 04 Jun 2010 -- Seoul is counting on Russia's support for a UN resolution on North Korea over the sinking of the Cheonan warship, South Korea's envoy to Moscow said on Friday.
South Korea Refers North Korea to UN Security Council VOA 04 Jun 2010 -- South Korea has referred North Korea to the United Nations Security Council over the sinking of a South Korean warship that Seoul says was attacked by a North Korean submarine.
Russia, China to try to prevent conflict on Korean Peninsula - Lavrov RIA Novosti 04 Jun 2010 -- Russia and China will try to prevent a conflict breaking out on the Korean Peninsula, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday.
Kim Jong Il Inspects Machine Plant KCNA 03 Jun 2010 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il provided field guidance to the machine plant managed by O Mun Hyon dashing ahead like the wind to significantly greet the great festival in October.
Mass Rallies Held to Condemn Anti-DPRK Smear Campaign KCNA 03 Jun 2010 -- Mass rallies took place in North and South Hwanghae and Kangwon provinces and Nampho City on Thursday to denounce the U.S. imperialists and the Lee Myung Bak group of traitors in south Korea for their smear campaign against the DPRK.
Story of Kim Jong Il KCNA 03 Jun 2010 -- One day in January Juche 85 (1996) General Secretary Kim Jong Il met visiting Japan-resident Korean students.
Russian experts inspect sunken South Korean warship RIA Novosti 03 Jun 2010 -- Russian military experts have inspected the wreckage of a South Korean warship that sank in the Yellow Sea in March following an alleged attack by North Korea, a South Korean military official said on Thursday.
Seoul delays request for UN resolution on North Korea RIA Novosti 03 Jun 2010 -- Seoul has not decided yet when to send an official request for a UN resolution in response to the alleged sinking of a South Korean warship by a North Korean submarine, a deputy foreign minister said.
Medvedev calls for peaceful solution to Korean crisis RIA Novosti 03 Jun 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday he hopes to see a peaceful settlement of the situation on the Korean peninsula, worsened recently by the sinking of a South Korean warship in an alleged attack by the North.
Kim Jong Il Enjoys Performance Given by KPA Art Squad KCNA 02 Jun 2010 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il enjoyed an art performance given by the art squad of KPA Unit 963 together with servicepersons of the KPA.
Rallies Held to Condemn Anti-DPRK Smear Campaign KCNA 02 Jun 2010 -- Mass rallies took place in North Phyongan, Jagang, South Hamgyong and Ryanggang provinces on June 1 and 2 to denounce the U.S. imperialists and the Lee Myung Bak group of traitors for their smear campaign against the DPRK.
People Give Helping Hand to Farming KCNA 02 Jun 2010 -- Many people of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea are out in helping the rural communities in rice transplantation, in response to the call of the Workers' Party of Korea for channeling all effort into farming.
Successes Made by Light Industrial Factories KCNA 02 Jun 2010 -- A great many modern light industrial factories have been built or existing ones have been renovated and their production processes actively put on a CNC basis in the DPRK over the past two decades since the publication of General Secretary Kim Jong Il's work "On Thoroughly Carrying Out a Revolution in Light Industry."
Russia, South Korea to discuss Cheonan issue Thursday RIA Novosti 02 Jun 2010 -- Talks between the Russia and South Korean deputy foreign ministers on the sinking of the South Korean Cheovan corvette will be held in Moscow on Thursday, a source at the Russian Foreign Ministry's Asia department said.
S. Korea to discuss in Moscow taking Cheonan issue to UN RIA Novosti 02 Jun 2010 -- Seoul is seeking an agreement from Russia to take the Cheonan issue to the UN Security Council, a high-ranking diplomat in Seoul said prior to leaving for talks in Moscow.
U.S., S.Korea to hold large-scale military drills in Yellow Sea RIA Novosti 02 Jun 2010 -- The U.S. and South Korea will hold large-scale naval exercises in the Yellow Sea next week to send a "strong signal" to Pyongyang, the Yonhap news agency said, quoting a South Korean defense official.
Situation on Korean Peninsula explosive - Lavrov RIA Novosti 02 Jun 2010 -- The situation on the Korean Peninsula is explosive and dialogue on North Korea's nuclear program should be continued, the Russian foreign minister said Wednesday.
Anniversary of Kim Jong Il's Work Observed KCNA 01 Jun 2010 -- A national meeting was held at the People's Palace of Culture on Tuesday to mark the 20th anniversary of General Secretary Kim Jong Il's work "On Thoroughly Carrying Out a Revolution in Light Industry."
Children's Day Marked KCNA 01 Jun 2010 -- A joint friendly meeting of children and women here and foreign children and women took place at the Taesongsan Pleasure Park on Tuesday to mark the 60th International Children's Day.
Korean Children Enjoy Benefits of State KCNA 01 Jun 2010 -- The Korean children are celebrating the 60th International Children's Day, June 1, at the nurseries, kindergartens and pleasure parks.
Kim Jong Il's China Visit Marked with Postage Stamps KCNA 01 Jun 2010 -- New stamps (one souvenir sheet and three sheetlets) have been brought out in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to commemorate the unofficial visit to the People's Republic of China paid by General Secretary Kim Jong Il early in May.
Stamps of Children's Day, World Cup KCNA 01 Jun 2010 -- New postage stamps have been issued in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to mark the 60th International Children's Day and the to-be-soon-held 2010 South Africa World Cup.
US Accused of Straining Situation on Korean Peninsula KCNA 01 Jun 2010 -- The U.S. authorities are busy everyday taking the lead in the anti-DPRK smear campaign, groundlessly asserting that the sinking of warship "Cheonan" was a "provocation" of the DPRK, it "should pay dearly for the case" and "its act will entail adverse consequences" and the like. U.S. Congress is making much fuss, "adopting a resolution condemning north Korea" and "pushing forward a bill on financial sanctions against it." The U.S. went the lengths of vociferously crying out for tightening "sanctions" and increasing pressure upon the DPRK through the UN Security Council.
S. Korea diplomat to visit Russia to discuss Cheonan crisis RIA Novosti 01 Jun 2010 -- A senior South Korean diplomat will arrive in Moscow on Wednesday to discuss rising tensions on the Korean peninsula following the sinking of the Cheonan corvette in the Yellow Sea, the South Korean Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
China reiterates pledge to be impartial in Korean crisis RIA Novosti 01 Jun 2010 -- China will not take sides in the current crisis over the alleged sinking of a South Korean warship by a North Korean submarine, Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao said on Tuesday.

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