July 2012 - North Korea Special Weapons News

Eighth Army charts revolutionary mission change Army News 31 Jul 2012 -- The U.S. Army's top operational headquarters in South Korea is charting a revolutionary mission change as the U.S. military shifts its focus to the Asia Pacific region.
DPRK Will Answer U.S. Moves for New War with Sacred War KCNA 31 Jul 2012 -- The army and people of the DPRK will answer the U.S. moves for a new war with a just and sacred war to firmly defend the dignity of the nation and put an end to the history of division.
DPRK Will Take Corresponding Measures against Terrorism: CPRK KCNA 31 Jul 2012 -- The Committee for the Peaceful Reunification of Korea issued the following statement.
Minju Joson on Projected U.S.-South Korea Joint Military Exercises KCNA 31 Jul 2012 -- The U.S. and south Korea announced that they would kick off Ulji Freedom Guardian joint military exercises across south Korea on August 20.
FM Spokesman on U.S. Anti-DPRK Smear Campaign KCNA 31 Jul 2012 -- A spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the DPRK issued the following statement.
Choe Yong Rim Visits Flood-hit Areas KCNA 31 Jul 2012 -- DPRK Premier Choe Yong Rim went to Songchon County to acquaint himself with the state of rehabilitation from flood damage.
UN Aid Workers Assess North Korea's Flooded Regions VOA 31 Jul 2012 -- A U.N. humanitarian agency says it has sent aid workers to two North Korean regions hit by severe floods to determine the need for relief supplies.
Kim Jong Un Has Photo Session with War Veteran Delegates KCNA 30 Jul 2012 -- Marshal Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, first chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK and supreme commander of the Korean People's Army, had a photo session with the war veteran delegates to the celebrations of the 59th anniversary of the victory in the great Fatherland Liberation War.
Kim Jong Un Enjoys Performance of Moranbong Band KCNA 30 Jul 2012 -- Marshal Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, first chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK and supreme commander of the Korean People's Army, enjoyed a performance given by the Moranbong Band to celebrate the 59th anniversary of the victory in the Fatherland Liberation War.
Kim Jong Un Sends Gifts to War Veteran Delegates KCNA 30 Jul 2012 -- The dear respected Marshal Kim Jong Un sent gifts to the war veteran delegates to the celebrations of the 59th anniversary of the victory in the great Fatherland Liberation War.
Kim Jong Un Sends Birthday Spreads to War Veterans KCNA 30 Jul 2012 -- The dear respected Marshal Kim Jong Un sent birthday spreads to delegates of war veterans to the celebrations for the 59th anniversary of the victory in the Fatherland Liberation War who greeted their birthdays during the celebrations.
Joint Meeting of Service Persons and War Veteran Delegates Held KCNA 30 Jul 2012 -- A joint meeting of service persons and war veteran delegates took place at the April 25 House of Culture on Monday to celebrate the 59th anniversary of the victory in the Fatherland Liberation War.
North Korea Denies Reform Effort VOA 30 Jul 2012 -- North Korea is rejecting speculation any economic reform is getting underway in the reclusive and impoverished country.
DPRK NDC Clarifies Its Principled Stand to U.S., S. Korea's Anti-DPRK Terrorism KCNA 29 Jul 2012 -- A spokesman for the National Defence Commission (NDC) of the DPRK issued the following statement Sunday:
To Expect 'Change' from DPRK Is Foolish Ambition: Spokesman for CPRK KCNA 29 Jul 2012 -- A spokesman for the Committee for the Peaceful Reunification of Korea gave the following answer to a question put by KCNA Sunday in connection with the fact that the south Korean puppet group is talking loudly about the DPRK's 'policy change' and 'reform and opening':
WPK Central Committee Sends Congratulatory Message to War Veterans KCNA 29 Jul 2012 -- The Workers' Party of Korea Central Committee Friday sent congratulatory message to anti-Japanese fighters, war veterans and wartime meritorious persons who performed undying feats in the just Fatherland Liberation War on the 59th anniversary of the victory in the war.
Delegates of War Veterans Visit Exhibition of KPA Arms and Equipment KCNA 29 Jul 2012 -- Delegates of war veterans to the celebrations of the 59th anniversary of the Korean people's victory in the Fatherland Liberation War visited the Exhibition of Arms and Equipment of the Korean People's Army on Sunday.
Downpour Hits DPRK KCNA 29 Jul 2012 -- Torrential rains with thunder hit almost areas of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, including Pyongyang and North and South Phyongan provinces, on Sunday, affected by the seasonal rainy front which moved toward the central part of Korea.
More Heavy Rains Expected in DPRK KCNA 29 Jul 2012 -- Heavy rains will likely hit almost areas of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on Sunday and Monday, affected by rainy front and trough moving toward the north, according to the Hydro-meteorological Service.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Replacing AA with Peace Accord KCNA 29 Jul 2012 -- Replacing the Armistice Agreement (AA) with peace accord is an important duty of the U.S. in preventing war and ensuring peace on the Korean Peninsula.
Senior Officials of DPRK Pose for Picture with War Veterans KCNA 28 Jul 2012 -- Senior party, state and army officials posed for a picture with war veteran delegates on Saturday, a day after the 59th anniversary of the victory of the Korean people in the Fatherland Liberation War.
Wartime Songs Popular in DPRK KCNA 28 Jul 2012 -- Songs created during the Fatherland Liberation War (June 25 1950-July 27 1953) are heard everywhere in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on the occasion of the war victory day (July 27).
Evening of Fireworks Held in Pyongyang KCNA 28 Jul 2012 -- An evening of fireworks was held in Pyongyang on July 27, the war victory day.
DPRK People Celebrate July 27 as 2nd Liberation Day KCNA 28 Jul 2012 -- July 27 is the day when the Democratic People's Republic of Korea defeated the U.S. imperialists, who boasted of being the strongest in the world, in the Korean War (June 1950-July 1953).
Flood Damage Grows in DPRK KCNA 28 Jul 2012 -- Flood caused by typhoon and downpour which swept almost areas of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on July 18-24 claimed big human and material losses.
Songun Is Eternal Banner of Victory: Rodong Sinmun KCNA 28 Jul 2012 -- Only day of victory like July 27 will be in store for the Korean people advancing along the path of Songun, holding the Supreme Commander's Colors bearing shining Marshal Star, says Rodong Sinmun Saturday in a bylined article.
National Meeting Celebrates War Victory Day KCNA 27 Jul 2012 -- A national meeting was held at the Pyongyang Indoor Stadium on Friday to celebrate the 59th anniversary of the victory of the Korean people in the Fatherland Liberation War.
Fireworks Display Marks War Victory Anniversary KCNA 27 Jul 2012 -- A fireworks display took place on the banks of the Pothong River on the evening of July 27, the 59th anniversary of the victory of the Korean people in the Fatherland Liberation War.
Banquets Given to Mark War Victory Day KCNA 27 Jul 2012 -- Banquets for the delegates of war veterans to the celebrations of the 59th anniversary of the victory of the Korean people in the Fatherland Liberation War were given at the Mokran House, People's Palace of Culture, Okryu Restaurant, Chongryu Restaurant and the Yanggakdo International Hotel on Friday.
Unhasu July 27 Concert Celebrates War Victory Day KCNA 27 Jul 2012 -- The Unhasu July 27 concert was given at the Pyongyang Grand Theatre Friday.
Concert Given by State Merited Chorus KCNA 27 Jul 2012 -- A concert was given by the State Merited Chorus at the People's Theatre on Friday to celebrate the war victory day.
Dancing Parties of Youth and Students Held in DPRK KCNA 27 Jul 2012 -- Dancing parties of youth and students took place across the country on Friday, the 59th anniversary of the victory of the Korean people in the Fatherland Liberation War.
DPRK Marks 59th Anniversary of Korean War Victory KCNA 27 Jul 2012 -- Festive events were held across the DPRK on the 59th anniversary of the Korean people's victory in the Fatherland Liberation War (Korean War).
Performance Given by KPA Song and Dance Ensemble KCNA 27 Jul 2012 -- The Song and Dance Ensemble of the Korean People's Army (KPA) gave a performance at the April 25 House of Culture on Friday to celebrate the 59th anniversary of the victory of the Korean people in the Fatherland Liberation War.
Floral Tribute to Statues of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il KCNA 27 Jul 2012 -- Servicepersons of the Korean People's Army, people from all walks of life, school youth and children have visited statues of President Kim Il Sung and general secretary Kim Jong Il on the 59th anniversary of the victory of the Korean people in the Fatherland Liberation War.
War Veterans Pay Tribute to Statues of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il KCNA 27 Jul 2012 -- Delegates of war veterans laid floral baskets before the statues of President Kim Il Sung and general secretary Kim Jong Il on Mansu Hill on Friday. They were invited to the celebrations of the 59th anniversary of the victory of the Korean people in the Fatherland Liberation War.
Wreaths, Floral Baskets Laid before Cemeteries and War Victory Tower KCNA 27 Jul 2012 -- Wreaths were laid before the Revolutionary Martyrs Cemetery on Mt. Taesong and the Patriotic Martyrs Cemetery and floral baskets before the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Memorial Tower on Friday, the 59th anniversary of the Korean people's victory in the Fatherland Liberation War.
DPRK Papers Call for Winning Final Victory in Struggle against Imperialism KCNA 27 Jul 2012 -- The Korean people mark July 27 as a revolutionary holiday. This will demonstrate the ever-victorious spirit of the army and people of the DPRK who strive to win a final victory in their struggle against imperialism through successful inheritance of exploits achieved by the elder generations and their fighting spirit, say the DPRK leading newspapers Friday in their editorials dedicated to the 59th anniversary of the victory of the Korean people in the Fatherland Liberation War.
Hideous Terrorism Planned by U.S. and S. Korea Denounced KCNA 27 Jul 2012 -- The Peruvian Committee for Supporting the Independent and Peaceful Reunification of Korea issued a statement on July 20 in denunciation of the hideous terrorism against the DPRK planned by the U.S. and south Korean puppet regime.
KPA Service Personnel Vow to Remain Loyal to Kim Jong Un KCNA 26 Jul 2012 -- An oath-taking meeting of service personnel of the Korean People's Army took place before the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Memorial Tower.
Revelation of N. Korean Leader's Wife Denotes Break with Tradition VOA 26 Jul 2012 -- The revelation that North Korea's leader is married is raising questions about the announcement's significance.
Kim Jong Un Enjoys KPISF Song and Dance Ensemble Performance KCNA 26 Jul 2012 -- A performance of the Song and Dance Ensemble of the Korean People's Internal Security Forces was given with splendor at Ponghwa Art Theatre in Pyongyang to celebrate the 59th anniversary of the victory in the Fatherland Liberation War.
Kim Jong Un Visits Ryugyong Health Complex, People's Open-Air Ice Rink KCNA 26 Jul 2012 -- Marshal Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, first chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission and supreme commander of the Korean People's Army, went round the Ryugyong Health Complex and People's Open-Air Ice Rink nearing the completion.
Report: North Korea Power Transition Finalized VOA 25 Jul 2012 -- A just-released independent, non-government report on North Korea concludes the transfer of power to Kim Jong Un is already complete.
Spokesman for DPRK FM Calls for Peace on Korean Peninsula KCNA 25 Jul 2012 -- A spokesman for the DPRK Foreign Ministry issued the following statement.
Rodong Sinmun DPRK Will Counter U.S. Provocation with Self-Defensive Tough Measure KCNA 25 Jul 2012 -- The DPRK will take all self-defensive countermeasures as the U.S. does not hesitate the attempt at a politically-motivated, state-sponsored terrorist act.
History of War Victory Everlasting: KCNA Report KCNA 25 Jul 2012 -- KCNA released a report "History of great victory in war against U.S. imperialism is everlasting". It deals with great feats Generalissimo Kim Il Sung performed in the war.
Kim Jong-un Gets Married - North Korean TV RIA Novosti 25 Jul 2012 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has got married.
North Korea: Kim Jong Un's Mystery Companion Is Wife VOA 25 Jul 2012 -- North Korean state television says a mystery woman who has accompanied new leader Kim Jong Un in recent public events is his wife.
North Korean State TV Confirms Kim Jong Un Is Married RFE/RL 25 Jul 2012 -- North Korean state television has confirmed that leader Kim Jong Un is married and named his wife as Ri Sol Ju.
Rungna People's Pleasure Ground Opens in Presence of Marshal Kim Jong Un KCNA 25 Jul 2012 -- The Rungna People's Pleasure Ground has been built in Pyongyang as another grand edifice.
Top US Security Envoy Holds Talks in Beijing VOA 24 Jul 2012 -- The U.S. National Security Advisor is in Beijing to meet with China’s top leaders and to discuss military and security issues as well as the China’s position on the Syrian conflict and Iran.
North Korea Deploys Attack Helicopters Near Sea Border RIA Novosti 24 Jul 2012 -- North Korea has placed several dozen combat helicopters near its sea border with South Korea.
China Will Boost Friendship with DPRK: Senior Chinese Official KCNA 24 Jul 2012 -- Zhou Yongkang, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, met with the visiting delegation of the DPRK Ministry of People's Security led by Minister Ri Myong Su.
Talks between Security Delegations of DPRK, China Held KCNA 24 Jul 2012 -- Talks were held between delegations of the DPRK Ministry of People's Security and the Ministry of Public Security of China in Beijing.
KCNA Commentary Double-Standards Are Not Acceptable in Punishing Terrorists KCNA 24 Jul 2012 -- The U.S. and the south Korean regime are pretending ignorance of the recent attempted state-sponsored terrorist act which stunned the world.
Kim Jong Un Visits Rungna People's Pleasure Ground KCNA 24 Jul 2012 -- Marshal Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, first chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission and supreme commander of the Korean People's Army, visited the Rungna People's Pleasure Ground.
South Korean Broadcasting Official to Visit Pyongyang VOA 23 Jul 2012 -- The first private South Korean citizen authorized to go to North Korea since the funeral of Kim Jong Il is to arrive there Tuesday.
North Korea Shootout Rumors Unfounded - Experts RIA Novosti 23 Jul 2012 -- The unconfirmed reports of a deadly shootout between rival military groups in North Korea are unlikely to be true.
KCNA Commentary South Korean Terrorism KCNA 23 Jul 2012 -- The south Korean regime is trying to conceal its attempted heinous state-sponsored terrorist act.
Rodong Sinmun on Terrorist Case KCNA 22 Jul 2012 -- South Korea is employing a sleight of hand to pretend ignorance of hideous terrorist act against the DPRK.
Rodong Sinmun on State Terrorism by US, S. Korea KCNA 21 Jul 2012 -- Recent press conference with a man who was engaged in the terrorist actions against the DPRK.
KCNA Commentary on S. Korean Terrorism KCNA 21 Jul 2012 -- Explicitly speaking, this is another despicable smear campaign against the DPRK the south Korean regime kicked off.
Kim Jong Un Sends Greetings to Participants in Meeting of Officials of Chongryon Chapters KCNA 20 Jul 2012 -- The dear respected Kim Jong Un Friday sent a message of greeting to the participants in the meeting of officials of chapters of the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan (Chongryon).
DPRK Foreign Ministry Denounces U.S. Hostile Act KCNA 20 Jul 2012 -- A spokesman for the DPRK Foreign Ministry issued a statement Friday condemning the U.S. for going extremely reckless in prodding the south Korean puppet regime to such hideous act as hurting the dignity of the supreme leadership of the DPRK. It said:
Youth and Students Hail Marshal Kim Jong Un KCNA 20 Jul 2012 -- Upon hearing the news that the dear respected Kim Jong Un was awarded the title of Marshal, youth and students in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea extend their heartfelt congratulations to him.
Conferment of Marshalship to Kim Jong Un Delights People in DPRK KCNA 20 Jul 2012 -- The people of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea are delighted at the news that the title of Marshal was conferred on the dear respected Kim Jong Un.
Performance Given to Congratulate Kim Jong Un KCNA 20 Jul 2012 -- The Korean People's Army (KPA) Song and Dance Ensemble gave a performance at the April 25 House of Culture Friday to extend the highest glory and congratulations to Marshal Kim Jong Un, supreme commander of the KPA.
Floral Basket, Congratulatory Letters to Kim Jong Un KCNA 20 Jul 2012 -- The dear respected Kim Jong Un received a floral basket and congratulatory letter from the military attaches corps here on his elevation to DPRK Marshal.
Greetings to Kim Jong Un KCNA 20 Jul 2012 -- The dear respected Kim Jong Un received congratulatory messages and letters from various countries on the occasion of the 48th anniversary of leader Kim Jong Il's start of work at the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Advancing toward Final Victory under Leadership of Songun Commander KCNA 20 Jul 2012 -- The awarding of the title of DPRK Marshal to the dear respected Kim Jong Un is a token of the absolute trust and loyalty of the army and people for the great brilliant commander of Songun. It is also a historic event of great significance in ushering in a new heyday of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il's Korea. Rodong Sinmun Friday editorially says this.
N.Korea Threatens to 'Reexamine Nuclear Issue' RIA Novosti 20 Jul 2012 -- North Korea will 'reexamine its nuclear issue' following the uncovering of U.S.-South Korean alleged plots to destroy a statue of North's founding leader Kim Il-sung, Yonhap reported on Friday.
Pyongyangites Meet to Congratulate Kim Jong Un KCNA 19 Jul 2012 -- A meeting of Pyongyang citizens took place at Pyongyang Indoor Stadium Thursday to extend congratulations to the dear respected Kim Jong Un on his holding of the title of the DPRK Marshal.
KPISF Service Personnel Vow to Display Its Might under Leadership of Kim Jong Un KCNA 19 Jul 2012 -- Service personnel of the Korean People's Internal Security Forces (KPISF) met Wednesday to extend the highest glory and congratulations to Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army Kim Jong Un on his holding of the title of the DPRK Marshal, and vow to uphold his leadership with loyalty.
Dancing Parties of Youth and Students Held KCNA 19 Jul 2012 -- Youth and students Thursday had dancing parties at the gymnasiums of Kim Il Sung University, Kim Chaek University of Technology and the Central Youth Hall in celebration of the historic event of awarding the title of DPRK Marshal to the dear respected Kim Jong Un.
Servicepersons Offer Glory to Marshal Kim Jong Un KCNA 19 Jul 2012 -- The servicepersons of the Korean People's Internal Security Forces (KPISF) offer highest glory and warm felicitations to Supreme Commander Kim Jong Un on having received the title of Marshal of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
DPRK People Optimistic about Nation's Rosy Future KCNA 19 Jul 2012 -- The people in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea are now very excited with the happy news that the dear respected Kim Jong Un was awarded the title of DPRK Marshal.
Kim Jong Un Awarded Title of Marshal of DPRK KCNA 18 Jul 2012 -- A decision was made to award the title of Marshal of the DPRK to Kim Jong Un, supreme commander of the Korean People's Army.
Servicepersons Vow to Be Faithful to Leadership of Kim Jong Un KCNA 18 Jul 2012 -- Officers and men of the Korean People's Army met at the April 25 House of Culture Wednesday to extend the highest glory and congratulations to KPA Supreme Commander Kim Jong Un on his holding of the title of the DPRK Marshal, and vow to uphold his leadership with loyalty.
Dancing Party of Servicepersons Held to Congratulate Marshal Kim Jong Un KCNA 18 Jul 2012 -- A dancing party of servicepersons of the Korean People's Army took place in the plaza of the April 25 House of Culture here on July 18 to offer their highest glory and congratulations to Marshal of the DPRK Kim Jong Un, supreme commander of the KPA.
Servicepersons Vow Loyalty to Marshal Kim Jong Un KCNA 18 Jul 2012 -- It was announced at noon on Wednesday that Kim Jong Un, supreme commander of the Korean People's Army, was awarded the title of Marshal of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
DPRK People Joyful at Important News KCNA 18 Jul 2012 -- A decision on awarding the marshalship of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to Kim Jong Un, supreme commander of the Korean People's Army (KPA), was announced on Wednesday.
North Korea Leader Takes Top Army Rank RFE/RL 18 Jul 2012 -- North Korea's new leader, Kim Jong Un, has been named "Marshal" of the country's army - a title previously held by his father Kim Jong Il, who died last December.
North Korea's Kim Jong-un Promoted To Top Military Rank RIA Novosti 18 Jul 2012 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was awarded the title of marshal of the Korean People's Army, a top military rank in the reclusive state, North Korean news agency KCNA reported on Wednesday.
North Korea's Young Leader Gets New Title VOA 18 Jul 2012 -- The young man who took the helm of North Korea following his father's death last December has been formally declared the country's top military leader.
Kim Yong Nam Meets Foreign Ministry Delegation of Iran KCNA 17 Jul 2012 -- Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the Supreme Assembly of the DPRK, on Tuesday met and had a talk with the visiting Foreign Ministry delegation of Iran led by Vice-Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, who paid a courtesy call on him at the Mansudae Assembly Hall.
Title of KPA Vice Marshal Awarded to Hyon Yong Chol KCNA 17 Jul 2012 -- Hyon Yong Chol was awarded the title of vice marshal of the Korean People's Army.
DPRK Inphung Secondary School Renamed Han Hyon Gyong Secondary School KCNA 17 Jul 2012 -- Inphung Secondary School in Sinhung County of South Hamgyong Province, DPRK was renamed Han Hyon Gyong Secondary School.
Kim Il Sung, Brilliant Commander in 20th Century KCNA 17 Jul 2012 -- With the war victory day (July 27) approaching, the people of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea are recollecting the great feats President Kim Il Sung performed to win in the Korean War (1950-1953).
North Korea's Military Chief Relieved of All Duties RIA Novosti 16 Jul 2012 -- North Korea's military chief, a close ally of the country's new leader Kim Jong Un, has been relieved of all his posts because of illness, North Korea's official KCNA news agency said on Monday.
Top North Korean Military Leader Dismissed VOA 16 Jul 2012 -- North Korea has announced the removal of its military chief, a key advisor to leader Kim Jong Un.
Kim Jong Un Highly Appreciates Patriotic Loyalty of Service Personnel KCNA 16 Jul 2012 -- Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army Kim Jong Un Sunday sent a message of thanks to the exemplary service personnel of Unit 3154 of the Korean People's Internal Security Forces who have performed tremendous feats in major construction projects.
Ri Yong Ho Relieved of All His Posts in DPRK KCNA 16 Jul 2012 -- A meeting of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea was held on July 15.
Anti-DPRK Subversive Activities Assailed KCNA 16 Jul 2012 -- A spokesman for the Committee for the Peaceful Reunification of Korea issued the following statement Monday:
Kim Jong Un Visits Kyongsang Kindergarten KCNA 15 Jul 2012 -- Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, first chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission and supreme commander of the Korean People's Army, visited Kyongsang Kindergarten.
Kim Jong Un Has Photo Session with Exemplary Soldiers of KPISF KCNA 14 Jul 2012 -- Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army Kim Jong Un had a photo session with the exemplary soldiers of the Korean People's Internal Security Forces (KPISF) who performed labor feats in major construction projects.
Greetings to 19th AU Session KCNA 14 Jul 2012 -- Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, Saturday sent a message of greeting to the 19th ordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) opening in Addis Ababa.
New Postage Stamps Issued in DPRK KCNA 14 Jul 2012 -- The State Stamp Bureau of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea has issued new stamps.
Kim Il Sung Revered as Gifted Strategist KCNA 14 Jul 2012 -- In the last Fatherland Liberation War (June 25, 1950-July 27, 1953), the Democratic People's Republic of Korea had to fight against the United States styling itself 'the strongest' in the world, its 15 allies and the south Korean puppet army.
Rodong Sinmun on Fundamental Principles of Country's Reunification KCNA 14 Jul 2012 -- Rodong Sinmun Saturday dedicates a bylined article to the 40th anniversary of leader Kim Jong Il's work 'Let Us Struggle Resolutely to Implement the Three Principles of National Reunification'.
CPRK Secretariat Accuses S. Korean Regime of Bringing Inter-Korean Relations to Worst Phase KCNA 12 Jul 2012 -- The Secretariat of the Committee for the Peaceful Reunification of Korea issued an indictment accusing the Lee Myung Bak regime of bringing the inter-Korean relations to a collapse.
Ryu Kyong Su Intensely Loyal to Kim Il Sung KCNA 12 Jul 2012 -- President Kim Il Sung, in his reminiscences "With the Century", said he would put forward such persons as Ryu Kyong Su whenever talking about faith and will of a revolutionary.
Rakdong River-Crossing Operation Staged in Korean War KCNA 11 Jul 2012 -- The Rakdong River-crossing operation was one of many successful operations staged by the Korean People's Army during the Korean War.
U.S. House Panel Probes UN Agency's Tech Shipments RFE/RL 10 Jul 2012 -- A U.S. House panel has launched a probe into whether a UN agency sent computers and other technology to Iran and North Korea.
N. Koreans Wonder Who's That Girl with Kim Jong Un? VOA 10 Jul 2012 -- Images from North Korea showing a young woman accompanying the country's new leader are getting the attention of analysts and intelligence officials.
DPRK People Vow to Destroy S. Korean Regime KCNA 10 Jul 2012 -- The Lee Myung Bak group of traitors in south Korea again insulted the dignity of the DPRK supreme leadership.
Pak Jong Suk's Family Enjoys Happy Life in Pyongyang KCNA 10 Jul 2012 -- A KCNA journalist went to the house of 66-year-old woman Pak Jong Suk to learn about her family's living. Pak had returned home after being taken away to south Korea, allured by its agents.
Anniversary of DPRK-China Treaty of Friendship Observed KCNA 10 Jul 2012 -- A reception was given at Okryu Restaurant in Pyongyang to mark the 51st anniversary of the treaty of friendship, cooperation and mutual assistance between the DPRK and China.
Kim Jong Un Visits Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum KCNA 08 Jul 2012 -- Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and first chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission, visited the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum on July 8.
Kim Jong Un Visits Kumsusan Palace of Sun KCNA 08 Jul 2012 -- Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and first chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK, together with commanding officers of the KPA, visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun to pay tribute to President Kim Il Sung at 00:00 on July 8, the greatest memorial day of the nation.
New Poster Produced in DPRK KCNA 06 Jul 2012 -- New poster 'Forward to final victory under the leadership of the great party!' was produced in the DPRK.
Three Principles of Korea's Reunification Provided by Kim Il Sung KCNA 06 Jul 2012 -- In his lifetime President Kim Il Sung provided the three principles for Korea's reunification as the first reunification program common to the nation.
Implementation of North-South Joint Declarations Urged KCNA 06 Jul 2012 -- A spokesman for the Federation of Koreans in the U.S. made public an article on July 4, the 40th anniversary of the July 4 joint statement.
Rodong Sinmun Refutes Anti-DPRK Forces' False Propaganda KCNA 06 Jul 2012 -- The U.S. military warmongers claim the dangerous military exercises being staged by them against the DPRK are aimed at coping with 'provocations' and 'threat' from it.
Kim Jong Un Gives Field Guidance to Pyongyang Airport KCNA 05 Jul 2012 -- Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, first chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission and supreme commander of the Korean People's Army, gave field guidance to Pyongyang Airport.
Agricultural Workers Vow to Remain Loyal to Leadership of Kim Jong Un KCNA 05 Jul 2012 -- An oath-taking meeting of agricultural workers took place in Okdo-ri, Ryonggang County, Nampho City on Thursday on the occasion of the 18th anniversary of the demise of President Kim Il Sung.
Moving to New Houses Goes On in Changjon Street KCNA 05 Jul 2012 -- Moving to new houses is going on in Changjon Street, Pyongyang.
Full-length Novel on Kim Jong Il Sees Light in DPRK KCNA 05 Jul 2012 -- A full-length novel 'Eternal History' of cycle of novels 'Immortal Guidance' saw light in the DPRK.
Kim Il Sung Revered by World People KCNA 05 Jul 2012 -- All the Korean people are missing President Kim Il Sung so much with the anniversary of his demise (July 8) approaching.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Opening New Phase of Independent Reunification KCNA 05 Jul 2012 -- Rodong Sinmun Thursday dedicates an editorial to the 40th anniversary of the July 4 Joint Statement. The editorial calls on all Koreans in the north and south and abroad to open a new phase of independent reunification on the basis of the Three Principles of National Reunification, true to the idea and guidance of the dear respected Kim Jong Un.
Songun Policy Is Mighty Treasured Sword for Final Victory: Rodong Sinmun KCNA 05 Jul 2012 -- Rodong Sinmun on July 5 dedicates a bylined article to the 11th anniversary of leader Kim Jong Il's famous work 'Songun Policy of Our Party Is Mighty Political Mode of Socialism'.
Joint Seminar of Koreans Held to Mark 40th Anniversary of July 4 Joint Statement KCNA 04 Jul 2012 -- A joint seminar of Koreans in the north, south and abroad was held in Pyongyang, Seoul and Tokyo on Wednesday by way of fax transmission to mark the 40th anniversary of the July 4 Joint Statement.
Workers Vow to Uphold Kim Jong Un's Songun Revolutionary Leadership with Loyalty KCNA 04 Jul 2012 -- An oath-taking meeting of trade union members and other workers took place before the statues of Generalissimos Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il on Mansu Hill on Wednesday to mark the 18th anniversary of the demise of President Kim Il Sung.
Inhabitants of Changjon Street Grateful to Kim Jong Un for New Houses KCNA 04 Jul 2012 -- Removal to new houses is going on in Changjon Street, Pyongyang.
Termination of Armistice Urged KCNA 04 Jul 2012 -- The Korean Peninsula has been reduced to the world's most volatile region with the cold war era structure still remaining due to the United States keeping up the state of armistice.
Myth of U.S. 'Mightiness' Shattered in Korean War KCNA 04 Jul 2012 -- The myth of the 'mightiness' of the U.S. imperialists was exploded in the Korean War (June 1950-July 1953) for the first time in history.
New Stamp Issued in DPRK KCNA 04 Jul 2012 -- The State Stamp Publishing Bureau of the DPRK issued a new stamp (sheet) in commemoration of the erection of the statues of President Kim Il Sung and leader Kim Jong Il.
Rodong Sinmun Denounces U.S.-south Korea Joint War Drill KCNA 04 Jul 2012 -- Some days ago, the U.S. forces together with south Korean puppet troops staged the largest-ever joint live-shell firing drill in Phochon, Kyonggi Province, not far from the Military Demarcation Line.
Single-minded Unity in DPRK, Legacy Left by Kim Jong Il KCNA 03 Jul 2012 -- The servicepersons and civilians of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea are now speeding up the advance in the new century of Juche by dint of their single-minded unity around the dear respected Kim Jong Un.
'Our Great Country' Sings of DPRK's Pride KCNA 03 Jul 2012 -- 'Our Great Country', a song created in the late 1990s, inspires the people in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea with a pride of living in a great country.
Way-Out for U.S. Is to Repeal Hostile Policy to DPRK: Minju Joson KCNA 03 Jul 2012 -- The U.S. and the south Korean authorities staged a large-scale combined naval mobile drill from June 23 to 25.
UN Report: North Korea Defies UN Sanctions VOA 03 Jul 2012 -- A United Nations report has concluded that North Korea continues to "actively defy" international sanctions by attempting to ship arms to Burma and Syria and by importing luxury goods.
Report Sheds Light on North Korean Nuclear Program VOA 02 Jul 2012 -- Japanese newspapers are reporting North Korea's late leader gave explicit instructions to mass produce uranium-based weapons.
DPRK FM Spokesman Refers to Russian Roving Ambassador's Visit to DPRK KCNA 02 Jul 2012 -- A spokesman for the DPRK Foreign Ministry gave the following answer to a question put by KCNA as regards the Pyongyang visit paid by the roving ambassador of the Russian Foreign Ministry.
DPRK Woman Interviewed upon Her Return Home (3) KCNA 02 Jul 2012 -- DPRK woman Pak Jong Suk was interviewed by Korean and foreign reporters on June 28.
Kim Jong Un Provides Field Guidance to Pyongyang Hosiery Factory, Children's Department Store KCNA 02 Jul 2012 -- Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, first chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission and supreme commander of the Korean People's Army, provided field guidance to the Pyongyang Hosiery Factory and the Children's Department Store.
DPRK Woman Interviewed upon Her Return Home (2) KCNA 01 Jul 2012 -- DPRK woman Pak Jong Suk was interviewed by Korean and foreign reporters.
June 15 North-South Joint Declaration Remains Alive: Minju Joson KCNA 01 Jul 2012 -- Colorful events for reunification held in different parts of south Korea to mark the 12th anniversary of the June 15 North-South Joint Declaration.
Kim Jong Un Provides Field Guidance to Rungna People's Pleasure Ground and Breast Cancer Institute KCNA 01 Jul 2012 -- Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, first chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission and supreme commander of the Korean People's Army, provided field guidance to the Rungna People's Pleasure Ground nearing its completion and the Breast Cancer Institute of the Pyongyang Maternity Hospital now under construction.

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