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May 2011 - North Korea Special Weapons News
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- DPRK Will Not Deal with Lee Myung Bak: Spokesman for NDC of DPRK KCNA 30 May 2011 -- The moves of the Lee Myung Bak group of traitors to escalate confrontation with the DPRK have reached an extreme phase. A spokesman for the National Defence Commission of the DPRK issued a statement condemning them on Monday.
- Paektusan Power Station Construction Moves Ahead KCNA 30 May 2011 -- A great progress has been made in the construction of the Paektusan Songun Youth Power Station over the past one year. Power Station No. 1 already started operation and the projects of Power Stations Nos. 2 and 3 are moving ahead rapidly.
- Ideological, Theoretical Exploits of Kim Jong Il KCNA 30 May 2011 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il published a famous work 'On Some Problems of the Ideological Foundation of Socialism' on May 30, Juche 79 (1990).
- Patriotic Life Dedicated to Country KCNA 30 May 2011 -- May 31 marks the 135th birth anniversary of Ri Po Ik, grandmother of President Kim Il Sung.
- Rodong Sinmun on Kim Il Sung's Line of National Reunification KCNA 30 May 2011 -- President Kim Il Sung's line of national reunification is a thorough line of national independence for achieving the full-fledged sovereignty and independence of the country and the nation. It is also a genuine line of patriotism for the prosperity and development of reunified country and the prosperity of the whole nation.
- S. Korean Forces' War Exercises Flayed--Rodong Sinmun KCNA 29 May 2011 -- The puppet warmongers of south Korea staged a large-scale joint air rehearsal in the sky above the west of the Korean Peninsula from May 23 to 27 together with the U.S. air forces in south Korea.
- Kim Jong Il Inspects Construction Site of Huichon Power Station KCNA 28 May 2011 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il provided field guidance to the construction site of the Huichon Power Station upon his return home after wrapping up his unofficial visit to China and had a significant meeting with people there.
- Kim Jong Il Enjoys Performance by Song and Dance Ensemble of KPISF KCNA 28 May 2011 -- A music and dance performance was given by the Song and Dance Ensemble of the Korean People's Internal Security Forces to congratulate Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army Kim Jong Il, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK, on his successful unofficial visit to the People's Republic of China.
- Kim Jong Il Pays Unofficial Visit to Northeastern and Huadong Regions of China KCNA 27 May 2011 -- Kim Jong Il, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and chairman of the National Defence Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, paid an unofficial visit to the People's Republic of China from May 20 to 26 at the invitation of Hu Jintao, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and president of the PRC.
- Speech of Kim Jong Il at Banquet KCNA 27 May 2011 -- Following is the full text of a speech delivered by general secretary Kim Jong Il at the banquet:
- Speech of Hu Jintao at Banquet KCNA 27 May 2011 -- Following is the full text of a speech delivered by Hu Jintao, general secretary of the C.C., the Chinese Communist Party, at the banquet arranged in honor of General Secretary Kim Jong Il:
- Kim Jong Il Returns Home after Paying Unofficial Visit to China KCNA 27 May 2011 -- Kim Jong Il, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission, Friday returned home after successfully wrapping up his unofficial visit to the PRC.
- Kim Jong Il Sends Message of Thanks to Hu Jintao KCNA 27 May 2011 -- Kim Jong Il, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission, Thursday sent a message of thanks to Hu Jintao, general secretary of the C.C., the Communist Party of China and president of the People's Republic of China.
- American Young-su Jun Released KCNA 27 May 2011 -- As already reported, American Young-su Jun has been under investigation by a relevant institution after he was arrested in Nov. 2010 on charges of anti-DPRK crime.
- DPRK's Will to Remain True to Idea and Principle of NAM Clarified KCNA 27 May 2011 -- The DPRK will as ever creditably fulfill its mission and responsibility for invariably adhering to the idea and principle of the Non-aligned Movement (NAM) and embodying them, said head of the DPRK delegation Pak Ui Chun, minister of Foreign Affairs, addressing the meeting of non-aligned foreign ministers on May 25.
- US Welcomes Pending Release of American by North Korea VOA 27 May 2011 -- The US has welcomed North Korea’s announcement that it will release a U.S. citizen held there since last November on unspecified charges.
- Observers Question Motives as Burmese, N. Korean Leaders Visit Beijing VOA 27 May 2011 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il has returned to Pyongyang after a week-long visit to close ally and neighbor China.
- US Ambassador Says China Must Do More on N. Korea, Human Rights VOA 27 May 2011 -- U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke says Beijing must do more to pressure North Korea to give up its nuclear program.
- China Says N. Korea Seeks Economic Help, Nuclear Talks VOA 26 May 2011 -- China says North Korean leader Kim Jong Il wants to return to nuclear disarmament talks.
- Kim Jong Il Pays Unofficial Visit to China KCNA 26 May 2011 -- Kim Jong Il, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission, paid an unofficial visit to the People's Republic of China.
- Rodong Sinmun on Korean Faith in Victory of Building Thriving Nation KCNA 26 May 2011 -- It is the immovable faith of the all the Korean people to defend and exalt their idea, system and cause to the last under the guidance of the party and the leader.
- Rodong Sinmun Enhanced Role of Progressive Information Urged KCNA 26 May 2011 -- The imperialists are now hell-bent on massively spreading the reactionary ideology and culture and misinformation by communication means in accordance with their demand and interests.
- North Korean Leader Kim Jong Il Reportedly in Beijing VOA 25 May 2011 -- There are media reports North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has arrived in Beijing.
- Kim Jong-il in Beijing to meet Hu Jintao RIA Novosti 25 May 2011 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-il arrived in Beijing for a summit with Chinese President Hu Jintao.
- Wen Jiabao on Issue of Korean Peninsula KCNA 25 May 2011 -- Premier of the State Council of China Wen Jiabao: Only dialogue and negotiations are an ultimate way for solving the issue of the Korean Peninsula.
- Rodong Sinmun on Danger of Law of Jungle Touted by Imperialists KCNA 25 May 2011 -- Imperialists claim that the law of the jungle is inevitable in human society.
- US Officials Conducting Food Assessment in North Korea VOA 24 May 2011 -- An American team, led by a U.S. ambassador, has arrived in Pyongyang to assess the food situation in North Korea.
- Delegation of U.S. Department of State Here KCNA 24 May 2011 -- A delegation of the U.S. Department of State arrived to consult humanitarian issues between the DPRK and the U.S.
- N. Korean Leader Seeking to Replicate China's Economic Successes VOA 23 May 2011 -- Chinese officials say the reclusive North Korean leader Kim Jong Il is visiting their country for help with improving economic development in his destitute nation. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao told Asian leaders meeting in Japan that Kim wants to learn how to replicate China's booming economy and fast-paced development.
- Rodong Sinmun on Victory of Socialism KCNA 23 May 2011 -- Transition from capitalism to socialism is the law governing the development of human society.
- Taehongdan Revolutionary Battle Site KCNA 23 May 2011 -- Taehongdan in the northern part of the DPRK is a historic place where President Kim Il Sung fought a battle against the Japanese imperialists.
- Rodong Sinmun on Invincible Korean-style Socialism KCNA 21 May 2011 -- Invincible is Korean-style socialism, the greatest legacy bequeathed by President Kim Il Sung out of patriotism as it translates the ideal and wish of the people into reality.
- Rice Transplantation Has Begun in DPRK KCNA 21 May 2011 -- Rice transplantation has begun in the DPRK.
- Rodong Sinmun Calls for Greater Surge in Pilot Sectors of National Economy KCNA 20 May 2011 -- It is necessary for the four pilot sectors of the national economy to bring a leap forward in the van of the drive for a great surge in order to bring about a decisive turn in the efforts to improve the standard of people's living and build a thriving nation this year, says Rodong Sinmun Friday in an editorial.
- South Korea Media: Kim Jong Il Visits China VOA 20 May 2011 -- South Korean media are reporting that North Korean leader Kim Jong Il is visiting China.
- Kim Jong Il Gives Field Guidance to Fruit Farms KCNA 18 May 2011 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il gave field guidance to Ryongjon and Toksong fruit farms.
- Revolutionary Battle Site in Sinhung Area Visited by Endless Crowd of People KCNA 18 May 2011 -- The revolutionary battle site in Sinhung area of South Hamgyong Province of Korea is a historical place where President Kim Il Sung and anti-Japanese war hero Kim Jong Suk guided activities of small units of the Korean People's Revolutionary Army (KPRA) and underground political workers several times and aroused people from all walks of life to the resistance for liberating the country during the anti-Japanese armed struggle.
- Iran refutes having missile cooperation with North Korea IRNA 18 May 2011 -- Minister of Defense Brigadier-General Ahmad Vahidi dismissed Wednesday reports on Iran's alleged cooperation with North Korea on missile technology.
- Iran denies UN claim on North Korea missile aid ISNA 18 May 2011 -- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi rejected the UN claim that Iran and North Korea are sharing ballistic missile know-how.
- Russian foreign intelligence chief holds talks with Kim Jong-il RIA Novosti 18 May 2011 -- A delegation of Russian diplomats led by Foreign Intelligence Service head Mikhail Fradkov held talks on Tuesday with North Korean leader Kim Jong-il in Pyongyang, the Korean Central News Agency said.
- Kim Jong Il Visited Nearly 80 Units in 2-odd Years KCNA 17 May 2011 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il provided the heyday of the development of light industry through the forced march of field guidance after kindling the torch of the new great revolutionary surge during his visit to the Chollima Steel Complex on December 24, Juche 97 (2008).
- Choe Yong Rim Visits Granary Province to Learn about Farming KCNA 17 May 2011 -- Premier Choe Yong Rim visited South Hwanghae Province from May 13 to 15 to learn about farming including rice transplantation.
- FM spokesman refutes any missile cooperation with N Korea IRNA 17 May 2011 -- The spokesman for the Foreign Ministry rejected Tuesday any missile cooperation with North Korea, calling it as propaganda conducted by some western states.
- China Downplays Report on Illegal North Korean Missile Shipments VOA 17 May 2011 -- Chinese officials are downplaying a U.N. report that accuses North Korea of continuing to export banned ballistic missile technology. On Tuesday, Chinese officials refused to engage allegations that the illegal shipments went through China.
- Third Installment of Statement of NDC Inspection Group KCNA 15 May 2011 -- The inspection group of the National Defence Commission (NDC) of the DPRK on May 14 issued the third installment of the statement disclosing the ulterior attempt of the south Korean group of traitors faking up the third and fourth 'Cheonan' warship cases', obsessed by the anachronistic ambition.
- UN: North Korea, Iran Share Ballistic Missile Technology VOA 15 May 2011 -- A classified United Nations report says North Korea and Iran have routinely shared ballistic missile technology in violation of U.N. sanctions, and diplomats say China has sought to block release of the report.
- Rodong Sinmun on Relations between DPRK and EU KCNA 14 May 2011 -- The relations between the DPRK and the European Union have favorably developed in line with the bilateral interests and the international trend.
- Farms Benefit from Rotation Production System KCNA 14 May 2011 -- Rotation production system between agriculture and stock-breeding is being established in the DPRK.
- Adherence to Independent Stand Called for KCNA 14 May 2011 -- If a country stands for national independence, it can consolidate its independence and guarantee the development and prosperity of the nation, but if a country depends on outside forces, it will decline and go to ruin in the end.
- Radioactivity Observation Result Released KCNA 12 May 2011 -- An observation result of radioactive fallouts from Japan's Fukushima atomic reactors was made public in the DPRK.
- Rodong Sinmun Calls for Abolishing Old International Economic Order KCNA 12 May 2011 -- Developing countries are calling for the earliest abolition of the old order in the field of international economy.
- Kim Jong Il Provides Field Guidance to Kujang Fish Farm KCNA 12 May 2011 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il provided field guidance to the Kujang Fish Farm.
- Chinese Defense Minister on Boosting Sino-DPRK Friendship KCNA 11 May 2011 -- DPRK Ambassador to China Ji Jae Ryong paid a courtesy call on Liang Guanglie, minister of National Defense of China.
- Papers Call for Strong Support to Countryside KCNA 11 May 2011 -- Leading papers Wednesday editorially call for strong support to the countryside.
- North Korea Denies Cyber Attack on South Korean Bank VOA 10 May 2011 -- North Korea denies it carried out a cyber attack on a South Korean bank last month.
- KCNA on S. Korean Cyber Attack KCNA 10 May 2011 -- A spokesman for the Ministry of the People's Armed Forces under the DPRK National Defence Commission issued a statement.
- Rodong Sinmun Calls for Priority to National Reunification KCNA 10 May 2011 -- What is important in realizing the unity of the whole nation is to place the common interests of the nation above ideology and ism.
- Secretary Clinton Remarks at the Opening Session of the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue US Dept. of State 09 May 2011
- Remarks by Vice President Joe Biden to the Opening Session of the U.S.-China Strategic & Economic Dialogue The White House 09 May 2011
- U.S.-China Talks Focusing On Human Rights, Trade, And Foreign Policy RFE/RL 09 May 2011 -- Top officials from Beijing have descended on Washington for two days of talks on economic, human rights issues, and foreign policy issues.
- US Concerned About Crackdown in China as Talks Begin VOA 09 May 2011 -- US VP Biden and Secretary of State Clinton both voiced concern to Chinese authorities about China's human rights record and an ongoing crackdown in the country.
- Kim Jong Il Enjoys Performance by Art Group of Kim Hyong Jik University KCNA 09 May 2011 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il enjoyed a performance given by the art group of Kim Hyong Jik University of Education.
- US Scheme for War against DPRK Flayed KCNA 08 May 2011 -- US planning to stage joint military exercises with south Korean forces on Paekryong Island in July under the pretence of "coping with the provocation of local war".
- Kim Jong Il Gives Field Guidance to Namhung Youth Chemical Complex KCNA 07 May 2011 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il provided field guidance to the Namhung Youth Chemical Complex.
- US Military Drone Approaching to China and DPRK KCNA 06 May 2011 -- Article titled "The U.S. military drone approaching closer to China and the DPRK" which disclosed the U.S. military threat growing more serious around the Korean Peninsula.
- Kim Jong Il Provides Field Guidance to Light Industrial Factories KCNA 06 May 2011 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il provided field guidance to light industrial factories in Pyongyang.
- S. Korea's Theory of 'Unification through Absorption' Blasted KCNA 06 May 2011 -- A spokesman for the Disarmament and Peace Institute of the DPRK Foreign Ministry Friday issued the following statement:
- KCNA Commentary Slams S. Korea for Trying to Repeat Yongphyong Shelling Case KCNA 06 May 2011 -- The south Korean puppet group committed naval firing drills on Paekryong Island and Yonphyong Island in the West Sea of Korea on Tuesday.
- Foreigners Held in North Korea Pose Diplomatic Challenge VOA 05 May 2011 -- North Korea is now acknowledging it is still holding two Japanese, as well as an American of Korean origin.
- Guidelines for National Liberation KCNA 05 May 2011 -- It is a clear truth and lesson taught by history that national unity leads to victory and split-up to ruin.
- Kim Il Sung's Long Journey for National Prosperity KCNA 05 May 2011 -- In his lifetime President Kim Il Sung always worked hard for the prosperity of the nation and happiness of the people.
- Anniversary of Work of Kim Jong Il Observed KCNA 05 May 2011 -- Rodong Sinmun today dedicates a signed article to the 20th anniversary of General Secretary Kim Jong Il's work 'Our Socialism Centred on the Masses Shall Not Perish'.
- Sports Complex of KPA Inaugurated in Presence of Kim Jong Il KCNA 04 May 2011 -- The Sports Complex of the Korean People's Army was inaugurated in the presence of General secretary Kim Jong Il.
- Koreans Called upon to Attach Importance to Nation KCNA 04 May 2011 -- It is necessary to value the independent requirement and interests of one's own nation, not foreign forces', and firmly rely on the driving force of the nation, not outsiders' strength. This is the master key to solving the issue of the north-south relations and achieving national reunification.
- Rodong Sinmun Calls for Building New Independent World KCNA 04 May 2011 -- A new independent world is a world where every country's sovereignty is respected. Adhering to a principle of respecting the sovereignty provides every country with an environment favorable for achieving and protecting its sovereignty.
- Minju Joson Accuses US of Its Moves to Establish MD KCNA 04 May 2011 -- The United States has recently concluded an agreement on the joint development of the missile defence system together with the south Korean puppet forces and test-fired a medium-range ballistic interceptor missile in the Pacific.
- South Korea Stages Artillery Drill at Site of November Attack VOA 03 May 2011 -- South Korea says its forces conducted live-fire artillery exercises on two islands near its sea border with North Korea Tuesday, including one that came under attack from the North during a similar drill last year.
- Ryongsong Machine Complex KCNA 03 May 2011 -- The Ryongsong Machine Complex, a major machine producer of the DPRK, has made geothermal equipment, including high-capacity screw compressor, condenser, evaporator and submersible pump.
- Songjin Steel Complex KCNA 02 May 2011 -- The Songjin Steel Complex in the northern part of the DPRK has increased production of iron and steel based on domestically available fuel.
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