March 2011 - North Korea Special Weapons News

NDC Inspection Group Spokesman Re-clarifies Principled Stand of DPRK KCNA 31 Mar 2011 -- A spokesman for the inspection group of the DPRK National Defence Commission issued a statement.
Vietnamese Defence Minister on Cooperation with KPA KCNA 31 Mar 2011 -- Defence Minister of Vietnam Phung Quang Thanh met and had a friendly talk with the visiting military delegation of the Korean People's Army.
KCNA on Cheonan Case KCNA 30 Mar 2011 -- There are very disturbing moves of the south Korean military on the lapse of one year since the warship "Cheonan" case occurred.
KCNA on Remarks of S. Korean Official KCNA 30 Mar 2011 -- Hyon In Thaek, speaking at a meeting of an organization in Seoul, said that "the north should show its sincerity."
Minju Joson on Hyon In Thaek Remarks KCNA 30 Mar 2011 -- Hyon In Thaek reported to have asserted on March 24 that the DPRK should make an apology for the warship "Cheonan" sinking case and make a decision over the issue..
RC Chief Proposes S. Korean Counterpart to Have Working Contact KCNA 30 Mar 2011 -- The chairman of the Central Committee of the DPRK Red Cross Society sent a notice to the president of the ROK Red Cross.
Rodong Sinmun Discloses US Military Strategic Scenario KCNA 30 Mar 2011 -- US Korea strategy and Asia strategy to stifle the DPRK by force of arms and expand the sphere of domination and control.
KPA Military Delegation Meets Vietnam Defense Ministry Delegation KCNA 30 Mar 2011 -- Talks between the military delegation of the Korean People's Army and the delegation of the Vietnamese Ministry of Defence held.
S. Korean Authorities Persistently Talking about "Sincerity" KCNA 29 Mar 2011 -- The vice-minister of Unification of south Korea again cried out for what he called "change in the north's attitude."
Organism Living in East Sea Only Found on "Torpedo No.1" KCNA 29 Mar 2011 -- An organism living in the East Sea of Korea only was found on "torpedo No.1" produced as critical evidence.
US and North Korea holding talks in Germany IRNA 29 Mar 2011 -- American representatives have secretly met with North Korean officials in southern Germany.
Inter-Korean Contact for Joint Study of Volcano of Mt. Paektu KCNA 29 Mar 2011 -- An inter-Korean working contact for joint study of the volcano of Mt. Paektu was held in Munsan of south Korea.
2 Koreas Hold Rare Meeting About Volcano VOA 29 Mar 2011 -- Representatives of the two Korea's held face-to-face talks on Tuesday.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Adhering to Independence KCNA 29 Mar 2011 -- Now the world political situation and the trend of the international relations urgently require every country to adhere to independence.
"Cheonan" Case Is Product of US-S. Korea Conspiracy KCNA 28 Mar 2011 -- The "Cheonan" warship sinking case was consequent on the US and ROK authorities' scheme to bring the north-south relations to collapse.
Anti-DPRK "Resolution" of UN Human Rights Council Rebuked KCNA 28 Mar 2011 -- A spokesman for the DPRK Foreign Ministry gave the following answer as regards the adoption of a resolution at the UN.
Jia Qinglin on Sino-Korean Friendly Relations KCNA 28 Mar 2011 -- The Sino-Korean friendship provided by the leaders of the elder generation of the two countries is a common precious treasure.
Rodong Sinmun on Guiding Idea of Era KCNA 28 Mar 2011 -- The Juche idea continues shedding its rays as the guiding idea of the times in the 21st century, too.
S. Korean Authorities' Confrontational Moves KCNA 26 Mar 2011 -- The south Koreans have staged exercises simulating naval battle, anti-submarine operation and anti-aircraft battle in the East, West and South.
KCNA on S. Korea for Sticking to "Cheonan" Case KCNA 26 Mar 2011 -- The Korean Peninsula is now in the worst situation in history in which the vicious cycle of confrontation and clash repeats itself.
Calls for Defusing Inter-Korean Confrontation KCNA 26 Mar 2011 -- It is an urgent task for independent and peaceful reunification of the country to improve the inter-Korean relations.
Peace Is Most Universal Ideal of Mankind KCNA 26 Mar 2011 -- Peace is the most universal ideal of mankind because this meets the intrinsic requirement of mankind.
South Korea Repatriates 27 North Koreans, Keeps 4 VOA 27 Mar 2011 -- Officials in Seoul say that South Korea repatriated 27 North Korean fishermen Sunday, but kept four who want to stay in the South.
Koreans to Remain True to Idea of "By Our Nation Itself" Called for KCNA 25 Mar 2011 -- The idea of 'By our nation itself' is a signpost for victory as it makes it possible to advance the national reunification movement under the banner of independence, says Rodong Sinmun Friday in a bylined article.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Building Scientific and Technological Power KCNA 25 Mar 2011 -- Scientists and technicians of the DPRK produced Korean-style CNC-based machine tools with their own technology and wisdom, demonstrating once again before the world the mettle and practical ability of the Korean people who do not know impossibility, says Rodong Sinmun Friday in a bylined article.
Kim Jong Il Enjoys Demonstration of Synchronized Swimming KCNA 23 Mar 2011 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il enjoyed a demonstration performance of synchronized swimming.
S. Korean Military Warmongers Urged to Halt Psywar against DPRK KCNA 23 Mar 2011 -- The anti-DPRK psychological warfare of the south Korean military warmongers has gone into extremes.
New Book about Kim Jong Il Published KCNA 23 Mar 2011 -- Five-volume book 'Comrade Kim Jong Il, Legendary Great Man' will be published on the occasion of his birthday in Juche 101 (2012).
Foreign Ministry Spokesman Denounces US Military Attack on Libya KCNA 22 Mar 2011 -- A spokesman for the DPRK Foreign Ministry gave the following answer to a question raised by KCNA Tuesday as regards the U.S. military attack on Libya:
KCNA Commentary Blasts Protracted US-S. Korea Military Exercises KCNA 22 Mar 2011 -- The U.S.-south Korea joint military maneuvers, Foal Eagle, are assuming protracted nature.
Protracted Foal Eagle Is Prelude to US War of Aggression on DPRK KCNA 22 Mar 2011 -- The United States kicked off with south Korea the Foal Eagle joint military rehearsal on February 28 which will last till April 30. This is the largest- and longest-ever joint military maneuvers in the history of U.S.-south Korea joint saber-rattling as its period is 39 days longer than what was staged last year.
Kim Jong Il Deeply Respected by Jong Ju Yong KCNA 21 Mar 2011 -- It is ten years since Jong Ju Yong, former honorary chairman of the Hyundai Group of south Korea, passed away.
KCNA Slams Ministry of Unification of S. Korea KCNA 21 Mar 2011 -- The Ministry of Unification, an organ specializing in the reunification issue in south Korea, is becoming notorious as 'ministry of confrontation and separation.'
Unity of All Anti-imperialist Independent Forces Called for KCNA 21 Mar 2011 -- Only when all the anti-imperialist independent forces in the world get united close in their actions, can they defeat the imperialists making last-ditch efforts and accelerate the building of an independent new world.
North Side Sends Notice to South Side KCNA 20 Mar 2011 -- The U.S. imperialist aggressor troops present in south Korea are committing ceaseless reckless military provocations even in the area very close to the Military Demarcation Line in the zone under the control of the north and the south on the West coast these days.
Kim Jong Il Sends Verbal Personal Message in Memory of Jong Ju Yong KCNA 20 Mar 2011 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il sent a verbal personal message in memory of Jong Ju Yong, former honorary chairman of the Hyundai Group of south Korea, on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of his death.
US Position as World's 'Only Superpower' Is Sinking: Rodong Sinmun KCNA 20 Mar 2011 -- Criticism of the U.S. position as the 'only superpower' in the world is often heard from the international community. This fully reflects the reality today when the U.S. position as the 'only superpower' in the world is sinking.
Independent and Peaceful Reunification Is DPRK's Consistent Stand KCNA 20 Mar 2011 -- The DPRK is consistent in its stand on the independent and peaceful reunification of the country, says Rodong Sinmun Saturday in a by-lined article.
Rodong Sinmun Terms US Real Disturber of Peace KCNA 17 Mar 2011 -- It is ridiculous, indeed, for the United States to label the DPRK as a "provocateur."
KCNA Brands S. Korea's Move as Action to Escalate KCNA 17 Mar 2011 -- South Korea mulling revising the "law on exchange and cooperation between the south and the north."
S. Korean Authorities' Talk about "Sincerity" Nonsensical KCNA 17 Mar 2011 -- Rodong Sinmun in a commentator's article dismisses the "sincerity" touted by the south Korean authorities.
DPRK Proposes S. Side to Conduct Joint Research into Volcanic Activities KCNA 17 Mar 2011 -- The director of the DPRK Bureau of Earthquake sent a letter to the Chief of the Weather Office of south Korea.
Dialogue and War Cannot Go Together KCNA 16 Mar 2011 -- The south Korean authorities are talking about "dialogue" on the one hand and holding war exercises on the other hand.
US Dangerous Military Provocation KCNA 16 Mar 2011 -- The United States is mulling deploying one E-737 in south Korea by July this year and three more by 2012.
Friendship and Solidarity, Avowed Ideas of DPRK's Foreign Policy KCNA 16 Mar 2011 -- To boost friendship and solidarity with all the countries and peoples aspiring after independence steadfast principle of the DPRK.
Minister of People's Security Dismissed KCNA 16 Mar 2011 -- Ju Sang Song, minister of People's Security of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK, was dismissed from his post due to illness.
Kim Jong Il Inspects Factory under KPA Navy Unit KCNA 16 Mar 2011 -- Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army Kim Jong Il inspected a factory under KPA Navy Unit 597.
DPRK Delegate on His Country's Stand on Elimination of Nukes KCNA 15 Mar 2011 -- The DPRK will as ever make every possible effort to realize the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.
FM Spokesman on Russian Vice-Foreign Minister's Visit to DPRK KCNA 15 Mar 2011 -- A spokesman for the Foreign Ministry of the DPRK gave the following as regards the DPRK visit by the vice FM of Russia.
N.Korea ready to renew six-party nuke talks without 'preliminary conditions' RIA Novosti 15 Mar 2011 -- North Korea is prepared to renew six-party talks on its nuclear program without any "preliminary conditions".
Pyongyang Offers Talks on Uranium Enrichment Program VOA 15 Mar 2011 -- North Korea says it is willing to discuss its uranium enrichment program "without preconditions" if six-nation talks are resumed.
KCNA on ROK Minister's Remarks KCNA 15 Mar 2011 -- Hyon In Thaek, minister of Unification of south Korea said that south Korea is "striving for dialogue, cooperation, peace and unification."
N. Korea should return to nuclear talks, allow IAEA inspectors RIA Novosti 14 Mar 2011 -- North Korea should return to nuclear negotiations and allow the IAEA access to the country's nuclear facilities.
Peace Vital for Korean Nation KCNA 14 Mar 2011 -- It is a vital issue for the Korean nation to avert a war and preserve peace on the Korean Peninsula.
Human Rights Situation in North Korea Is Deplorable VOA 14 Mar 2011 -- A United Nations report is criticizing the lack of freedom of expression and association and other fundamental rights in North Korea.
S. Korea Urged to Stop Their Moves for Confrontation and War KCNA 13 Mar 2011 -- The south Korean authorities' pursuance of the policy for confrontation and war leads to their self-destruction.
China and Russia Agree to Work Together for Six-Party Talks KCNA 13 Mar 2011 -- China and Russia agreed to work together for the resumption of the six-party talks.
Kim Jong Il Enjoys Performance by Ensemble of KPA Navy KCNA 13 Mar 2011 -- Kim Jong Il enjoyed a performance given by the Song and Dance Ensemble of the Navy of the KPA.
Minju Joson Calls for Holding Higher Great Banner of Songun KCNA 11 Mar 2011 -- The Songun politics serves as an invincible banner as it paves the way for independent reunification and patriotic politics providing a sure guarantee for peace and prosperity. Minju Joson Friday says this in a bylined article.
Kim Jong Il Inspects Industrial Establishments in Hamhung KCNA 10 Mar 2011 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il provided field guidance to industrial establishments in Hamhung making a leap forward.
DPRK-Targeted War Exercises Go on in S. Korea KCNA 10 Mar 2011 -- The U.S. imperialist warlike forces let Striker, a rapid task force, stage on March 7 a live-ammunition drill in Kyonggi Province while madcap Key Resolve and Foal Eagle joint military exercises were under way throughout south Korea.
DPRK Red Cross Sends Notice to His S. Korean Counterpart KCNA 09 Mar 2011 -- The south side is evading the repatriation of all the inhabitants of the DPRK now in custody in south Korea and a face-to-face confirmation of those four persons whom it claimed expressed their intention to "defect" to the south. The chairman of the C.C., the DPRK Red Cross Society Tuesday once again sent a notice to the president of the south Korean Red Cross strongly demanding it.
Protest Letter to Minister of Unification of S. Korea KCNA 09 Mar 2011 -- The family members of 31 inhabitants detained by the south Korean authorities sent a letter of protest Wednesday to the minister of "Unification" and the president of Red Cross of south Korea.
Truth behind US-S. Korean War Exercises Disclosed KCNA 09 Mar 2011 -- The National Reunification Institute issued a white paper on March 8 bringing to light the truth behind Key Resolve and Foal Eagle joint military exercises being staged by the U.S. and the south Korean warmongers.
Rodong Sinmun on Danger of Escalating Test Nuclear War KCNA 09 Mar 2011 -- The United States and the south Korean warmongers are escalating the Key Resolve and Foal Eagle joint military exercises in south Korea.
DPRK RC Chief Sends Notice to His South Korean Counterpart KCNA 08 Mar 2011 -- The chairman of the C.C., the Red Cross Society of the DPRK Monday afternoon sent another notice to the president of the south Korean Red Cross proposing to have the north-south Red Cross working contact to settle the issue of sending back the DPRK inhabitants now in custody in south Korea as already notified.
Rodong Sinmun Lays Bare Criminal Aims of Joint Military Exercises KCNA 08 Mar 2011 -- Rodong Sinmun Tuesday in a signed commentary lays bare the aggressive nature, real aim and danger of the Key Resolve and Foal Eagle joint military exercises kicked off by the U.S. imperialists and the south Korean warmongers.
Anecdotes about Kim Il Sung KCNA 08 Mar 2011 -- It was on the evening of March 8, Juche 35 (1946) that President Kim Il Sung entered a room where a film show was to begin.
Kim Jong Il Enjoys Joint Performance by Artistes of DPRK and Russia KCNA 07 Mar 2011 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il enjoyed together with women officials a joint performance given by artistes of the Samjiyon Band of the Mansudae Art Troupe of the DPRK and the "Orchestra of the 21st Century" of Russia, at the East Pyongyang Grand Theatre on Monday on the occasion of the International Women's Day.
DPRK RC Proposes Urgent Talks over Repatriation of Inhabitants KCNA 07 Mar 2011 -- The chairman of the C. C., the Red Cross Society of the DPRK Monday sent a notice to the president of the south Korean Red Cross proposing to have an urgent north-south Red Cross working contact to discuss the issue of sending back the DPRK inhabitants and a ship now in custody in south Korea.
New Dam Building Method Developed KCNA 07 Mar 2011 -- The construction of the Huichon Power Station in the northern part of the DPRK is progressing apace by dint of new construction methods.
Rodong Sinmun Terms Joint Military Exercises Harassing Dialogue and Peace KCNA 07 Mar 2011 -- The south Korean authorities kicked off the joint military exercises, Key Resolve and Foal Eagle, together with the U.S. This is a grave provocation spoiling the atmosphere of dialogue and improved north-south relations. Rodong Sinmun says this in a bylined article Monday.
Anecdotes about Kim Il Sung KCNA 07 Mar 2011 -- A plane carrying a smelter of the then Kim Chaek Iron and Steel Works flew to the capital city of Pyongyang on December 31, Juche 46 (1957).
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Reunifying Country by Federal Formula KCNA 06 Mar 2011 -- Korea should be reunified by way of not doing harm to both the north and the south. This is the core of the DPRK's proposal for achieving reunification by federal formula.
Kim Jong Il Enjoys Performance Given by State Symphony Orchestra KCNA 05 Mar 2011 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il appreciated a performance given by the State Symphony Orchestra.
DPRK Sends Again Verbal Notice to South Side KCNA 05 Mar 2011 -- The DPRK side Saturday again sent the south side a verbal notice demanding an unconditional and prompt repatriation of all its 31 detained inhabitants and their ship through the waters to which they had drifted.
KCNA Blasts US-Japan Joint Military Exercises KCNA 05 Mar 2011 -- The war maneuvers being staged with Northeast Asia as a theatre are posing a serious threat to the stability and peace of the international community.
Rodong Sinmun Blasts Japan-US Joint Military Exercises KCNA 05 Mar 2011 -- Japan and the United States kicked off various joint military exercises at the outset of the year. These were exercises for a war of aggression from A to Z as they had nothing to do with "defense". Rodong Sinmun Saturday says this in a bylined article.
Foolish Remarks of S. Korean Chief Executive under Fire KCNA 05 Mar 2011 -- The chief executive of south Korea in an "address commemorating the March First Popular Uprising" referred to the dialogue between the north and the south of Korea.
Papers Editorially Observe Anniversary of Agrarian Reform Law KCNA 05 Mar 2011 -- Major newspapers of the DPRK Saturday dedicate editorials to the 65th anniversary of the promulgation of the Agrarian Reform Law by President Kim Il Sung.
Kim Jong Il Sends His Autograph to Huichon Ryonha Machinery Plant KCNA 04 Mar 2011 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il received a letter from the employees of the Huichon Ryonha General Machinery Plant on Jan. 29 and sent them his autograph reading "Kim Jong Il on February 24, 2011" with his loving care.
RC Society Urges S. Korea to Repatriate Detained DPRK Citizens KCNA 04 Mar 2011 -- The chairman of the Central Committee of the DPRK Red Cross Society Thursday sent a message to the president of the Red Cross of south Korea over the issue of DPRK citizens and ship detained in south Korea.
NRC Blasts S. Korea's Move to Cut off Communication between NGOs KCNA 04 Mar 2011 -- The puppet Ministry of Unification of south Korea cut off even the communication between the non-governmental organizations of the north and the south.
China opposes preconditions for N.Korea nuclear talks RIA Novosti 04 Mar 2011 -- Beijing opposes any preconditions for the resumption of six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear program.
Veterinary experts assisting DPRK with livestock disease outbreak UN News Centre 04 Mar 2011 -- Veterinary experts from the UN and the World Organisation for Animal Health are assisting the DPRK in responding to outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease.
KCNA on S. Korea of Bringing N-S Relations KCNA 03 Mar 2011 -- The south Korean conservatives brought reunification back to the era of confrontation and escalated confrontation and tension.
KCNA Terms Japan's Actions against Chongryon Politically Terrorism KCNA 03 Mar 2011 -- The Resolution and Collection Corporation of Japan committed an outrageous action on Feb. 21.
Championing Peace Called for - Rodong Sinmun KCNA 03 Mar 2011 -- The struggle to champion peace provides a sure guarantee for defending sovereignty of countries and nations.
Kim Jong Il Inspects Vegetable Science Institute and Floriculture Institute KCNA 03 Mar 2011 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il gave field guidance to Pyongyang Vegetable Science and Pyongyang Floriculture Institute.
DPRK's Will to Strive for Nuclear-free World Declared KCNA 02 Mar 2011 -- The DPRK will as ever make every possible effort to realize the nuclear disarmament and build a nuclear-free world.
Obama Administration Wants Korean Peninsula Nuclear Free VOA 02 Mar 2011 -- Senior US official is rejecting calls by some S. Korean politicians who want American nuclear weapons returned to the country.
KCNA on US-S. Korea Test Exercises KCNA 02 Mar 2011 -- Key Resolve and Foal Eagle joint military exercises now being staged by the U.S. in collusion with south Korea.
Integral Whole Guarantees Victory and Future of DPRK KCNA 02 Mar 2011 -- The harmonious whole of the leader and the people in the DPRK provides an invincible treasured sword for victoriously advancing the cause of Korean-style socialism.
South Korea Renews Offer of Talks, Aid with North VOA 01 Mar 2011 -- South Korea's president is renewing his offer of dialogue with North Korea and proposing financial aid if Pyongyang gives up weapons programs.
FM Spokesman on DPRK Ready for Both Dialogue and Confrontation KCNA 01 Mar 2011 -- The U.S. and the south Korean forces finally kicked off large-scale war exercises.
US- S. Korea Warned of Strong Counter-action KCNA 01 Mar 2011 -- The large-scale Key Resolve and Foal Eagle joint military exercises kicked off by the U.S. and south Korea come under fire by a by-lined commentary.
Removal of War Danger from Korean Peninsula Called for KCNA 01 Mar 2011 -- The south Korean forces together with the US are staging Key Resolve and Foal Eagle joint military exercises.
US Psychological Campaign Denounced KCNA 01 Mar 2011 -- The United States has steadily conducted psychological campaign to bring down progressive countries.
KCNA Blasts S. Korean Prime Minister's Remarks KCNA 01 Mar 2011 -- ROK PM Kim Hwang Sik: "The policy pursued by the Lee Myung Bak government toward the north did not consider the north as a target of unification".
Rodong Sinmun Editorially Observes March First Popular Uprising KCNA 01 Mar 2011 -- People from all walks of life at home and abroad should go united close, guided by the idea of by our nation.
Security of Investment in DPRK Guaranteed by Law KCNA 01 Mar 2011 -- The DPRK encourages foreigners to make investments in the country on the principle of equality and reciprocity.

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