October 2011 - North Korea Special Weapons News

Kim Jong Il Meets Chinese Ambassador to DPRK KCNA 31 Oct 2011 -- General Secretary Kim Jong I, Monday met Liu Hongcai, Chinese ambassador to the DPRK.
KCNA on Japan Issue of Comfort Women KCNA 31 Oct 2011 -- A senior official of the Japanese Foreign Ministry asserted "it is the consistent stand of the Japanese government that the issue of claim had already found a complete and final solution."
Kim Jong Il Inspects KPA Unit 789 KCNA 31 Oct 2011 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il inspected KPA Unit 789.
Rodong Sinmun U.S. Is Chiefly Responsible for Tension in Korean Peninsula KCNA 28 Oct 2011 -- Recently the United States introduced twelve F-16C fighters into its air base in Kunsan, south Korea. The fighters from the Hill Air Base in Utah State of the U.S. belong to the 419th and 388th combat air divisions of the U.S. imperialist forces. About 200 troops of the U.S air force were deployed along with those fighters.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Dynamic General Offensive KCNA 28 Oct 2011 -- All the officials, party members and other working people of the country should give steady spurs to the drive for a great surge and dynamically advance toward the gate of prosperity by following the example set by people of South Hamgyong Province. Rodong Sinmun Friday says this in an editorial.
US, South Korea to Increase Defense Posture Against North Korea VOA 28 Oct 2011 -- The U.S. and South Korea have pledged to 'advance combat readiness capabilities' near the disputed sea border with North Korea, warning against any future aggression by Pyongyang. The warning came as defense leaders of the two military allies met for their annual security consultative meeting.
Foreign Ministry Spokesman on DPRK-U.S. High-level Talks KCNA 27 Oct 2011 -- A spokesman for the DPRK foreign ministry gave the following answer put by KCNA Thursday as regards the DPRK-U.S. high-level talks:
KCNA Detailed Report on Modernization of February 8 Vinalon Complex KCNA 27 Oct 2011 -- The Korean Central News Agency issued a detailed report on the modernization of the February 8 Vinalon Complex on Wednesday.
Press Conference by Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs on Food Insecurity in Democratic People's Republic of Korea United Nations 26 Oct 2011
U.S. says talks with North Korea in Geneva constructive RIA Novosti 26 Oct 2011 -- Talks between delegations from the United States and North Korea in Switzerland’s Geneva this week were constructive.
US, North Korea 'Narrow Differences' in Geneva Talks VOA 25 Oct 2011 -- The State Department said Tuesday U.S. and North Korean officials narrowed their differences on resuming Chinese-sponsored six-party negotiations on Pyongyang's nuclear program in a two-day set of talks in Geneva. But, U.S. officials say there were no breakthroughs and that the process will take some time.
Uranium Program is Eyed as US-North Korea Talks Continue VOA 25 Oct 2011 -- The United States and North Korea sat down for a second day of nuclear talks in Geneva Tuesday, with attention focusing on Pyongyang's recently revealed uranium enrichment program.
Minju Joson on Japan Spy Satellites KCNA 25 Oct 2011 -- Japan was reported to be contemplating launching radar satellite No. 3 and radar satellite No. 4 next year.
KCNA on U.S. Diplomatic Chief and DPRK's Human Rights Record KCNA 25 Oct 2011 -- The United States' accusations against the DPRK over its "human rights record" never cease.
Li Keqiang Returns Home KCNA 25 Oct 2011 -- Li Keqiang, vice-premier of the State Council of China, flew back home after paying an official goodwill visit to the DPRK at the invitation of the C.C., Workers' Party of Korea and the DPRK government.
Sino-DPRK Friendship, Treasure Common to Two Peoples: Li Keqiang KCNA 25 Oct 2011 -- I was pleased to pay an official goodwill visit to the DPRK, said Li Keqiang, vice-premier of the State Council of China.
Rodong Sinmun on Steadily Developing DPRK-China Friendship KCNA 25 Oct 2011 -- The DPRK-China friendship, the history of which has steadily continued through generations century after century, will grow stronger by joint efforts of the parties, governments and peoples of the two countries.
Kim Jong Il Receives Chinese Vice-Premier KCNA 24 Oct 2011 -- Kim Jong Il, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK, on Monday received Li Keqiang, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the C.C., the Communist Party of China and vice-premier of the State Council of China, on a visit to the DPRK.
US-North Korea Begin Talks on Nuclear Disarmament VOA 24 Oct 2011 -- U.S. and North Korean diplomats Monday began two days of talks in Geneva, Switzerland, about restarting six-party negotiations on Pyongyang's nuclear programs.
UN Calls for Increased Funding to Feed North Korea's Hungry VOA 24 Oct 2011 -- The United Nations' humanitarian chief is calling for the international community to put aside political concerns and increase funding to feed North Koreans. Valerie Amos, who visited the reclusive country last week, says chronic malnutrition is a serious concern. But she says Pyongyang itself needs to do more to convince a skeptical world of its needs.
Kim Jong Il Gives Banquet for Those from South Hamgyong Province KCNA 23 Oct 2011 -- Kim Jong Il, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK, gave a banquet for officials, labor innovators, scientists and technicians of South Hamgyong Province.
Vice-Premier of China Arrives in Pyongyang KCNA 23 Oct 2011 -- Li Keqiang, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the C.C., the Communist Party of China and vice-premier of the State Council of China, arrived in Pyongyang by air on Sunday to pay an official goodwill visit to the DPRK at the invitation of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea and the DPRK government.
Kim Jong Il Inspects Command of KPA Unit 985 KCNA 22 Oct 2011 -- 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, inspected the Command of KPA Unit 985.
Kim Jong Il Gives Field Guidance to Kwangdok Pig Farm KCNA 22 Oct 2011 -- Kim Jong Il, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission and supreme commander of the Korean People's Army, gave field guidance to the Kwangdok Pig Farm.
US-North Korean Diplomats to Resume Nuclear Talks VOA 21 Oct 2011 -- U.S. and North Korean diplomats are set to meet next week in Geneva to discuss North Korea's controversial nuclear program.
UN aid chief urges world to not ‘turn our backs’ on DPR Korea UN News Centre 21 Oct 2011 -- The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea cannot feed its people for the "foreseeable future."
U.S.-North Korea Conclude POW/MIA Talks DoD 20 Oct 2011
KCNA on Consistent Stand of DPRK Govt. to Denuclearize Korean Peninsula KCNA 20 Oct 2011 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il answers to questions raised by ITAR-TASS of Russia.
Korean War Relic Steadfastly Monitors 58-Year Truce VOA 20 Oct 2011 -- A group of observers, established in 1953 when a ceasefire was declared in the Korean War, still monitors the truce's validity.
S. Korean Chief Executive's Remarks Calling for "Principled Dialogue" KCNA 20 Oct 2011 -- A few days ago, the south Korean chief executive claimed holding a "principled south-north dialogue", blaming the stalled dialogue on the DPRK.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Unity of Progressive Forces in S. Korea KCNA 20 Oct 2011 -- The progressive forces of different circles in south Korea should unite as one to smash the scheme of the conservative group to come back to power.
UN Experts Urge Release of Political Prisoners in DPRK, Burma VOA 20 Oct 2011 -- The U.N. expert who assesses the human rights situation in North Korea is calling upon the government to urgently begin releasing political prisoners.
Senior N. Korean naval commander visits Russia RIA Novosti 20 Oct 2011 -- Commander of N. Korea’s East Sea Fleet, Rear Admiral Kim Min-Sik, will start an official visit to Russia’s Pacific Fleet.
DPRK-Russia Friendship Deepens KCNA 20 Oct 2011 -- The DPRK-Russia relations of friendship boast of long history and tradition.
Kim Jong Il Receives Russian Governor of Amur Region and His Party KCNA 20 Oct 2011 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il received Oleg Kozhemyako, governor of Amur Region of the Russian Federation, and his party on a visit to the DPRK.
DPR Korea: UN expert warns of dwindling aid while food crisis remains critical UN News Centre 20 Oct 2011 -- The food situation in the Democratic Republic of Korea is critical.
US Sets New Talks With Pyongyang VOA 19 Oct 2011 -- The US says it will hold another round of “exploratory” talks with North Korea next week in Geneva on Pyongyang’s readiness to fulfill nuclear commitments.
S. Korea, Japan Renew Cooperation Pledges Regarding North Korea VOA 19 Oct 2011 -- The leaders of the Japanese and South Korean governments are vowing cooperation on North Korea's illegal nuclear weapons program and other matters involving the communist state.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Ending North-South Confrontation KCNA 19 Oct 2011 -- To remove the state of hostility and confrontation between compatriots is an urgent demand under the serious circumstances and conditions of the north-south relations at present.
Foreign Ministry Spokesman Rebukes U.S. Dream of "System Collapse" in DPRK KCNA 19 Oct 2011 -- Spokesman for the DPRK Foreign Ministry on officials of the US talking about "repressive policy" and "collapse".
UN expert calls for two-pronged approach to end food crisis in DPR Korea UN News Centre 19 Oct 2011 -- A United Nations expert called for a two-pronged approach to tackle the food crisis in the Democratic Republic of Korea.
Kim Jong Il Inspects KPA Unit 4304 KCNA 19 Oct 2011 -- Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army Kim Jong Il inspected KPA unit 4304.
KCNA on S. Korean Policy KCNA 18 Oct 2011 -- The authorities of south Korea are beefing up the repressive force through extensive rearrangement and reinforcement of machineries engaged in political supervision at home.
Leader Kim Jong Il Enjoys Art Performance of KPA Company Soldiers KCNA 18 Oct 2011 -- Kim Jong Il enjoyed an art performance given by soldiers of the Kamnamu company of the KPA.
POW/MIA Talks Begin with North Korean Officials DoD 17 Oct 2011
Senior UN official arrives in DPRK to assess food crisis UN News Centre 17 Oct 2011 -- The UN humanitarian chief arrived in the DPRK to assess the extent of the country’s food crisis.
UN Humanitarian Chief in N. Korea to Gauge Food Crisis VOA 17 Oct 2011 -- UN humanitarian chief Valerie Amos has arrived in North Korea on a mission to assess the communist country's chronic food shortages.
Steady Inheritance of Tradition of DIU Called for KCNA 17 Oct 2011 -- Rodong Sinmun Monday editorially marks the 85th anniversary of the Down-with-Imperialism Union (DIU) formed by President Kim Il Sung.
DIU, New-type Revolutionary Organization KCNA 17 Oct 2011 -- October 17 marks the 85th anniversary of the Down-with-Imperialism Union (DIU), which was a new-type revolutionary organization of Korea.
Jong Il Visits Tongbong Co-op Farm KCNA 17 Oct 2011 -- Kim Jong Il, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK, visited the Tongbong Co-op Farm, Hamju County.
KCNA Detailed Report on Completion of First-phase Hungnam Gasification Project KCNA 17 Oct 2011 -- KCNA Monday released a detailed report on the completion of the first-phase of the Hungnam gasification project.
Kim Jong Il Gives Field Guidance to Major Industrial Establishments in Hamhung City KCNA 16 Oct 2011 -- Kim Jong Il provided field guidance to major industrial establishments in Hamhung City.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Implementing North-South Declarations KCNA 15 Oct 2011 -- All the Koreans in the north and the south and abroad should turn out to implement north-south declarations.
Kim Jong Il Gives Field Guidance to Taehung Youth Hero Mine and Ryongyang Mine KCNA 15 Oct 2011 -- Kim Jong Il provided field guidance to the Taehung Youth Hero Mine and the Ryongyang Mine.
Kim Jong Il Mourns Death of Rim Chun Hak KCNA 15 Oct 2011 -- Leader Kim Jong Il sent on Saturday a wreath to the bier of the late Acad, Prof. and Dr. Rim Chun Hak, honorary director of the ophthalmologic hospital of the Korea General Red-Cross Hospital.
Kim Jong Il Receives Reply Message from Chinese Leaders KCNA 14 Oct 2011 -- Kim Jong Il, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission, Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly, and Choe Yong Rim, premier of the Cabinet, on Oct. 10 received a message sent by Hu Jintao, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and president of China, Wu Bangguo, chairman of the Standing Committee of the Chinese National People's Congress, and Wen Jiabao, premier of the State Council, in reply to their message of greeting.
Kim Jong Il Provides Field Guidance to Taedonggang Terrapin Farm KCNA 13 Oct 2011 -- Kim Jong Il, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK and supreme commander of the Korean People's Army, provided field guidance to the newly-built Taedonggang Terrapin Farm.
Kim Jong Il Visits New Pig Farm and Net-weaving Factory KCNA 13 Oct 2011 -- Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army Kim Jong Il gave on-site guidance to the newly-built Taedonggang Pig Farm and Taedonggang Net-weaving Factory.
Rajin-Khasan Trial Train Service Made in DPRK KCNA 13 Oct 2011 -- A ceremony of running a trial train between Rajin and Khasan section took place outside the DPRK-Russia Friendship Pavilion in the area of Tumangang Station in Rason City.
Tradition of Great National Unity Provided by Kim Il Sung KCNA 13 Oct 2011 -- October 14 is the day when President Kim Il Sung delivered a historic speech at a Pyongyang mass rally held to welcome his triumphant return to the homeland.
Banquet Given by Central Committee and Central Military Commission of WPK KCNA 12 Oct 2011 -- The Central Committee and Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea arranged a banquet to celebrate the 66th anniversary of the glorious Workers' Party of Korea, organizer and guide of all victories of the Korean people.
Kim Jong Il Provides Field Guidance to Technologically Updated Tudan Duck Farm KCNA 11 Oct 2011 -- Kim Jong Il, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK, provided field guidance to the Tudan Duck Farm technologically updated as required by the new century.
Kim Jong Il Enjoys October Concert Given by Unhasu Orchestra KCNA 11 Oct 2011 -- Kim Jong Il, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK, enjoyed the October Concert entitled 'We Will Travel One Road Forever' given by the Unhasu Orchestra on the occasion of the 66th birthday of the WPK.
Rodong Sinmun on Validity of Proposal for Founding DFRK KCNA 11 Oct 2011 -- President Kim Il Sung advanced the proposal for founding the Democratic Federal Republic of Koryo (DFRK) in October 1980. It is a reunification proposal common to the nation supported by all Koreans, says Rodong Sinmun Tuesday in a by-lined article.
Rodong Sinmun WPK Will Always Shine as Kim Il Sung's Party KCNA 10 Oct 2011 -- Papers today in editorials dedicated to the 66th birthday of the WPK said the Workers' Party of Korea will always shine as the party of President Kim Il Sung.
Kim Jong Il Gives Field Guidance to Central Tree Nursery KCNA 09 Oct 2011 -- Kim Jong Il, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK, gave field guidance to the Central Tree Nursery.
Kim Jong Il Provides Field Guidance to Solar Equipment Center KCNA 09 Oct 2011 -- Kim Jong Il, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission, provided field guidance to the newly built Solar Equipment Center.
Minju Joson Calls for National Reunification by Means of Federation KCNA 09 Oct 2011 -- President Kim Il Sung advanced the proposal for founding the Democratic Federal Republic of Koryo on Oct. 10, 1980. This was a historic event of weighty significance in the Koreans' struggle for national reunification.
Pyongyang Seethes in Festive Mood KCNA 09 Oct 2011 -- The DPRK capital city of Pyongyang is immersed in a festive mood with the approach of the 66th birthday of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK).
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Demonstrating Spirit of Songun Korea KCNA 08 Oct 2011 -- Rodong Sinmun Saturday dedicates a signed article to the first anniversary of general secretary Kim Jong Il's work 'The Workers' Party of Korea is the Great Party that Victoriously Carries the Revolutionary Cause of Comrade Kim Il Sung to Completion'.
Rodong Sinmun Japan Urged to Redeem Its Past Crimes KCNA 08 Oct 2011 -- The Japanese imperialists stormed the royal palace of the feudal state of Ri Dynasty on October 8, 1895 and stabbed Queen Min, wife of the 26th King Kojong, to death.
KCNA Commentary Calls for Earliest Possible End to U.S. Forces' Presence in S. Korea KCNA 08 Oct 2011 -- Some days ago, a GI committed a sexual assault against a teenage girl student in south Korea.
North Side to Inter-Korean Military Talks Warns South Side to Behave Itself KCNA 08 Oct 2011 -- The Korean Peninsula is now standing on the crossroads of dialogue or confrontation and peace or war.
Japan Prime Minister Vows to Resolve Decades Old Abductions by North Korea VOA 08 Oct 2011 -- Japan's prime minister is expressing his intention to visit North Korea to help resolve the long-standing issue of Japanese citizens abducted over the decades by North Korean agents.
Kim Jong Il Gives Field Guidance to Raknang Plastic Goods Factory KCNA 07 Oct 2011 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il gave field guidance to the technologically updated Raknang Disabled Soldiers' Essential Plastic Goods Factory.
Kim Jong Il Gives Field Guidance to Phyongsong Synthetic Leather Factory KCNA 07 Oct 2011 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il gave field guidance to Phyongsong Synthetic Leather Factory.
WPK Remains Party of Kim Il Sung KCNA 07 Oct 2011 -- The Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) has steadily preserved its nature and carried forward its traditions and cause through centuries, named after its founder.
KCNA Accuses U.S. of Building Nuclear War Commanding System KCNA 07 Oct 2011 -- The U.S. is pushing forward its moves for establishing a system for commanding a nuclear war on the Korean Peninsula in real earnest.
U.S., S. Korean Warmongers' Reckless Saber-rattling under Fire KCNA 07 Oct 2011 -- The bellicose forces at home and abroad kicked up extremely reckless rackets of military confrontation with the DPRK in south Korea in September.
US Mulls Additional Pyongyang Nuclear Talks VOA 07 Oct 2011 -- The United States says it has not decided whether to hold a second bilateral meeting with North Korea to restart long-stalled talks on Pyongyang's nuclear weapons program.
U.S. Urged to Give up Anti-DPRK Confrontation Policy KCNA 06 Oct 2011 -- Some time ago, the U.S. provided AWACS E-737 known as 'command in the sky' to south Korea. It also agreed with south Korea to round off the 'plan for coping with provocation of a local war' targeted against the DPRK by late this year.
KCNA Commentary on S. Korea's Anti-DPRK Smear Broadcasting Campaign KCNA 05 Oct 2011 -- The south Korean puppet clique is becoming evermore desperate in its smear broadcasting campaign against the DPRK.
KCNA Blames U.S. for Deteriorating Situation on Korean Peninsula KCNA 05 Oct 2011 -- The situation on the Korean Peninsula is getting tenser, far from being defused.
Rodong Sinmun on Historic Lesson Drawn from October People's Resistance KCNA 05 Oct 2011 -- The October people's resistance which took place in south Korea 65 years ago was a great patriotic action which powerfully demonstrated the indomitable spirit neither to tolerate the U.S. imperialists' colonial domination nor pardon the traitors who sold off the nation's interests.
Food Aid to DPRK from Russian Government KCNA 04 Oct 2011 -- The delivery of the Russian government's food aid to the DPRK through the World Food Programme (WFP) was over.
Top UN relief official to visit DPR Korea UN News Centre 04 Oct 2011 -- The top United Nations humanitarian official will visit the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) later this month to assess the extent of the country's food crisis and hear from authorities what longer-term plans they have to deal with the food shortages.
Kim Jong Il Provides Field Guidance to Construction Site of Tanchon Port KCNA 03 Oct 2011 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il provided field guidance to the construction site of Tanchon Port.
Kim Jong Il Gives Field Guidance to Tanchon Magnesia Factory KCNA 03 Oct 2011 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il gave field guidance to the Tanchon Magnesia Factory.
Kim Jong Il Gives Field Guidance to Ryongjon Fruit Farm KCNA 03 Oct 2011 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il gave field guidance to the Ryongjon Fruit Farm.

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