January 2013 - North Korea Special Weapons News

U.S., Japan and Republic of Korea Defense Trilateral Talks Joint Statement DoD 31 Jan 2013
S. Korea Issues Warning to North Against Nuclear Test VOA 31 Jan 2013 -- South Korea is issuing its sternest warning yet to North Korea not to conduct another nuclear test, which some officials in Seoul and Washington say may be imminent.
N.Korea Imposes Martial Law Ahead of Nuclear Test – Media RIA Novosti 31 Jan 2013 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has issued a secret order to put the country under martial law in preparation for a third nuclear test in its history.
DPRK Will Punish Hostile Forces: Rodong Sinmun KCNA 31 Jan 2013 -- The U.S. and its allies that endorsed the UN Security Council's "Resolution" 2087, which found fault with the DPRK's peaceful satellite launch.
Letter from the President - Regarding North Korea The White House 31 Jan 2013
Kim Jong Un Delivers Address at the Fourth Conference of Cell Secretaries of the Workers' Party of Korea KCNA 30 Jan 2013 -- The dear respected Kim Jong Un delivered an address at the Fourth Conference of Cell Secretaries of the Workers' Party of Korea.
Clinton Hopes North Korea Can Be Dissuaded From Nuclear Test VOA 29 Jan 2013 -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says there is still hope that North Korea can be dissuaded from taking such a provocative step as conducting another nuclear test.
N. Korea Threatens 'Merciless' War VOA 29 Jan 2013 -- North Korea issued new threats against the South and its allies, saying it views a recent expansion of United Nations Security Council sanctions as an act of war.
Kim Jong Un Makes Important Speech Calling for Increasing Function and Role of Party Cells KCNA 29 Jan 2013 -- The dear respected Kim Jong Un made an important speech calling for decisively increasing the function and role of the party cells as required by the developing party and revolution at the Fourth Conference of Cell Secretaries of the Workers' Party of Korea.
Kim Jong Un Makes Closing Address at Fourth Conference of Cell Secretaries of WPK KCNA 29 Jan 2013 -- The dear respected Kim Jong Un made a closing address at the Fourth Conference of Cell Secretaries of the WPK.
Fourth Conference of Cell Secretaries of WPK Closes KCNA 29 Jan 2013 -- The Fourth Conference of Cell Secretaries of the Workers' Party of Korea closed Tuesday.
KCNA Commentary Urges S. Korea to Heed DPRK's Warning KCNA 29 Jan 2013 -- The U.S. and its allies through the UN Security Council adopted a "resolution on sanctions" against the DPRK.
Kim Jong Un Makes Opening Address at Fourth Meeting of Secretaries of WPK Cells KCNA 28 Jan 2013 -- The dear respected Kim Jong Un made an opening address at the Fourth Meeting of Secretaries of Cells of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK).
Fourth Meeting of Secretaries of Cells of WPK Opens KCNA 28 Jan 2013 -- The Fourth Meeting of Secretaries of Cells of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) was opened with splendor.
U.S. Mistook Koreans: KCNA Commentary KCNA 28 Jan 2013 -- A consultative meeting of officials in the fields of state security and foreign affairs in view of the grave situation prevailing in the DPRK took place under the guidance of 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.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for All-out Action to Protect Its Sovereignty KCNA 28 Jan 2013 -- The all-out action declared by the DPRK is a just patriotic struggle to defend the sovereignty and dignity of the nation, Rodong Sinmun says in a bylined article.
U.S.-Masterminded UNSC's "Resolution" Rejected KCNA 27 Jan 2013 -- The DPRK will never accept the UN Security Council's "Resolutions" Nos. 1718 and 1874, products of the U.S. hostile policy toward it.
U.S. Can Never Break Will of DPRK KCNA 27 Jan 2013 -- It is another wanton infringement on the sovereignty of the DPRK and an insult to its dignity that the UN Security Council adopted a "resolution on sanctions" against it over what it said "provocation".
Kim Jong Un Guides Consultative Meeting of Officials in Fields of State Security and Foreign Affairs KCNA 26 Jan 2013 -- A consultative meeting of officials in the fields of state security and foreign affairs took place as regards the grave situation prevailing in the DPRK.
Report of Political Bureau of WPK Central Committee KCNA 25 Jan 2013 -- The Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) on Jan. 23 released the following report:
Korean Peninsula's Denuclearization Becomes Impossible KCNA 25 Jan 2013 -- The January 23 statement, released by the Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in response to the 'resolution' adopted by the UN Security Council at the initiative of the United States, said the DPRK drew a final conclusion that the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula is impossible.
DPRK People Ready for All-out Action against U.S. KCNA 25 Jan 2013 -- The National Defence Commission (NDC) of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on Jan. 24 issued a statement declaring an all-out action against the United States after the adoption of the UNSC's recent 'resolution'.
Korean Youth Performed Big Feats in Defending Country and Building Thriving Nation Last Year KCNA 25 Jan 2013 -- The dear respected Marshal Kim Jong Un sent an autographic letter 'Prosperous Tomorrow Will Be Brought Earlier by Dynamic Footsteps of Youth. Always Straight Forward, Following the Party!' on January 26 last year after reading a letter sent by young people.
'Short Biography of the Great Leader Comrade Kim Il Sung' Published KCNA 25 Jan 2013 -- Book 'Short Biography of the Great Leader Comrade Kim Il Sung' was published in the DPRK.
Bitter Cold Sweeps DPRK Again KCNA 25 Jan 2013 -- Bitter cold is sweeping through all parts of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea again, beginning on Thursday afternoon.
Analyst: North Korea Readies to Conduct Nuclear Test VOA 25 Jan 2013 -- A U.S. research institute devoted to analysis of North Korea says the country's nuclear site is in a high state of readiness to conduct another nuclear test.
N. Korea Threatens to Retaliate Against South Over UN Sanctions VOA 25 Jan 2013 -- North Korea has threatened 'strong physical countermeasures' against South Korea if Seoul directly takes part in a new U.N. resolution tightening sanctions against Pyongyang for pursuing nuclear weapons.
DPRK NDC Issues Statement Refuting UNSC Resolution KCNA 24 Jan 2013 -- The National Defence Commission (NDC) of the DPRK issued a statement on Thursday.
DPRK NDC Vows to Launch All-Out Action to Defend Sovereignty of Country KCNA 24 Jan 2013 -- The National Defence Commission (NDC) of the DPRK in a statement Thursday solemnly declared its stand as follows as regards the unreasonable resolution that was adopted by the UN Security Council taking issue with the DPRK over its successful launch of satellite Kwangmyongsong 3-2:
DPRK Premier Makes Field Survey of Construction of War Museum KCNA 24 Jan 2013 -- DPRK Premier Choe Yong Rim made a field survey of the construction of the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum being made by the People's Army soldiers.
Rodong Sinmun Accuses U.S. of Posing Danger to Peace and Security KCNA 24 Jan 2013 -- The U.S. and other imperialist forces are the arch criminals putting peace and security of mankind at a peril and reducing different parts of the world to hotspots, says Rodong Sinmun on Thursday in a bylined article.
Panetta: DOD 'Ready' Against North Korea, Africa Threats AFPS 24 Jan 2013 -- As always, the U.S. military stands ready to deal with any provocation North Korea's leaders offer, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said today.
North Korean Nuclear Threat 'Not Just Bluster' VOA 24 Jan 2013 -- North Korea's latest threat to conduct its third nuclear test and launch more long-range rockets is not just bluster but part of a deliberate effort by an increasingly confident Pyongyang to build up its atomic weapons capacity, analysts say.
North Korea Vows To Carry Out More Rocket Launches, Nuclear Test RFE/RL 24 Jan 2013 -- North Korea has announced it will carry out more rocket launches and a nuclear test.
North Korea Plans Nuclear Test RIA Novosti 24 Jan 2013 -- North Korea is preparing for a nuclear test that may target the US, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported on Thursday, citing a statement by the North's top military body.
China Urges Resumption of Six-Party Talks VOA 24 Jan 2013 -- China urges calm following North Korea's threats of another rocket launch in response to this week's Security Council resolution.
North Korea Vows New Nuclear Test 'Aimed' at US VOA 24 Jan 2013 -- North Korea is amplifying its rhetoric about carrying out more rocket launches and a third nuclear test.
DPRK FM Refutes UNSC's 'Resolution' Pulling up DPRK over Its Satellite Launch KCNA 23 Jan 2013 -- The DPRK Foreign Ministry Wednesday issued the following statement:
Meetings Held to Vow to Implement Tasks Laid down in New Year Address KCNA 23 Jan 2013 -- The 49th Plenary Meeting of the Central Committee of the Kim Il Sung Socialist Youth League and the 72nd Plenary Meeting of the Central Committee of the General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea were held in Pyongyang on Wednesday.
Ceaseless U.S. Anti-DPRK Military Provocations KCNA 23 Jan 2013 -- Forty-five years has elapsed since the U.S. armed spy ship 'Pueblo' incident in Korea.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Ending Confrontation between North and South of Korea KCNA 23 Jan 2013 -- It is an important issue for ending the division of the country and achieving national reunification to defuse the confrontation between the north and the south of Korea at an early date.
U.S. Warned Not to Forget Lesson Taught by 'Pueblo' Spy Ship Case KCNA 23 Jan 2013 -- If the U.S. ignites another war on the Korean Peninsula, pursuant to its policy of aggression against the DPRK, it will suffer bitterer defeat than the 'Pueblo' spy ship case, warns Rodong Sinmun Wednesday in a bylined article.
N. Korea Threatens Military Buildup After New UN Sanctions RIA Novosti 23 Jan 2013 -- North Korea vowed on Wednesday to strengthen its military capabilities and step up its controversial nuclear program shortly after the UN Security Council slapped new sanctions on the country over the December rocket launch, Yonhap reported.
N. Korea Hints at Nuclear Test Following UN Resolution VOA 23 Jan 2013 -- North Korea has reacted swiftly to additional sanctions imposed on it by the United Nations Security Council. Pyongyang is remaining defiant and hinting of a third nuclear test.
Slogan Encouraging Patriotism KCNA 22 Jan 2013 -- 'Let Us Study for Korea!' serves as a patriotic slogan that the Korean people should hold high in the present times, the era of knowledge-based economy.
Kim Il Sung's 1 000-ri Journey for National Liberation KCNA 22 Jan 2013 -- Eighty-eight years has passed since President Kim Il Sung set out on 1 000-ri (250-mile) journey for national liberation at the age of 14.
Phophyong, Second Hometown to Kim Il Sung KCNA 22 Jan 2013 -- There is the Phophyong Revolutionary Site in Kim Hyong Jik County, Ryanggang Province in the northern part of Korea.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Unity of Whole Nation KCNA 22 Jan 2013 -- It is a sure guarantee for accomplishing the cause of national reunification to achieve the unity of the nation, says Rodong Sinmun Tuesday in a bylined article.
Rodong Sinmun Rejects Imperialists' Interference in Internal Affairs of Other Countries KCNA 22 Jan 2013 -- Different countries of the world aspiring after independence and progress should heighten vigilance against the imperialists' moves, solve their issues in line with their common interests and thus contribute to achieving regional and global peace and development, says Rodong Sinmun Tuesday in a bylined article.
Security Council sharpens sanctions on DPR Korea in wake of ballistic missile launch UN News Centre 22 Jan 2013 -- Reiterating its condemnation of a December 2012 missile launch by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), the United Nations Security Council more sharply targeted sanctions on that country, while again demanding an end to its nuclear and ballistic tests.
UN Security Council Rebukes N. Korea, Tightens Sanctions VOA 22 Jan 2013 -- The U.N. Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution expanding and strengthening sanctions against North Korea. Tuesday's action was a response to Pyongyang's launch of a long-range rocket last month - a violation of existing U.N. resolutions.
Security Council Poised to Tighten Sanctions against North Korea VOA 22 Jan 2013 -- The United Nations Security Council is expected, within the next several days, to tighten sanctions on North Korea. The action would be in response to Pyongyang's rocket launch last month, which violated a ban on the country using ballistic missile technology.
Rodong Sinmun Calls on Party Cells to Remain As Ever True to Revolutionary Cause of Juche KCNA 21 Jan 2013 -- The party cells serve as cornerstones upholding the Workers' Party of Korea and its might represents the fighting capability of the party cells, says Rodong Sinmun Monday in a bylined article.
Kanggye Spirit Named by Kim Jong Il KCNA 21 Jan 2013 -- It is fifteen years since leader Kim Jong Il named the spirit displayed by the people in Jagang Province, the DPRK during the period of the Arduous March, the forced march, the Kanggye spirit. Kanggye is the seat of Jagang Province.
Society for Rallying Comrades, Basis for WPK Founding KCNA 21 Jan 2013 -- A national meeting of secretaries of cells of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) will be held here.
Guidelines for Development of Juche Literature KCNA 21 Jan 2013 -- Leader Kim Jong Il made public a celebrated work 'On Juche Literature' on January 20, Juche 81 (1992).
Rodong Sinmun Calls on Party Cells to Remain As Ever True to Revolutionary Cause of Juche KCNA 21 Jan 2013 -- The party cells serve as cornerstones upholding the Workers' Party of Korea and its might represents the fighting capability of the party cells, says Rodong Sinmun Monday in a bylined article.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Embodying Spirit of 'By Our Nation Itself' KCNA 21 Jan 2013 -- 'By our nation itself' represents a patriotic idea which helps reunify the country through national independence and unity as required by all Koreans' aspiration and wish, says Rodong Sinmun Monday in a bylined article.
Kim Jong Un Sends Replies to Foreign Heads of State KCNA 20 Jan 2013 -- The dear respected Kim Jong Un, first chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK, sent messages to foreign heads of state in reply to their messages sent on the occasion of the first anniversary of demise of leader Kim Jong Il.
Rodong Sinmun Urges Disbandment of 'UN Command' KCNA 20 Jan 2013 -- Whether the U.S. dissolves the 'UN Command' immediately or not is a touchstone showing whether it wants peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region or seeks the revival of the Cold War, says Rodong Sinmun Sunday in a bylined commentary.
Kim Jong Un Visits Taesongsan General Hospital KCNA 19 Jan 2013 -- The dear respected Marshal Kim Jong Un visited the Taesongsan General Hospital being built by the People's Army.
Meeting of Secretaries of Party Cells to Be Held KCNA 18 Jan 2013 -- A meeting of secretaries of cells of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) will be held with splendor in Pyongyang at a time when the whole party and country and the entire people are stepping up the new year's general advance with confidence in victory and optimism after receiving the historic New Year Address made by the dear respected Kim Jong Un with great excitement.
'A Letter from Daughter', One of Best-sellers KCNA 18 Jan 2013 -- A full-length novel 'A Letter from Daughter' has become popular in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
Rodong Sinmun on Feats Performed by Great Men for Reunification KCNA 18 Jan 2013 -- The country's reunification is the lifelong desire of the great Generalissimos Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il and the national task to be carried out by the present generation, Rodong Sinmun Friday says in a bylined article.
DPRK Will Hold Banner of Songun Forever: Rodong Sinmun KCNA 18 Jan 2013 -- The DPRK will as ever advance holding aloft the banner of Songun to make continued contributions to the cause of independence and peace, Rodong Sinmun Friday says in a bylined article.
Russia Ready to Back North Korea Resolution - UN envoy RIA Novosti 18 Jan 2013 -- Russia is ready to back a draft UN Security Council resolution on North Korea.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Bolstering up Nation's Defence Capability KCNA 17 Jan 2013 -- Strength of armed forces means national power and vice versa.
US Presses for Sanctions Against North Korea VOA 16 Jan 2013 -- A senior U.S. diplomat says Washington is pushing hard for tough international sanctions against North Korea following its successful long-range rocket launch last month.
US Delegation in Seoul for Security Talks VOA 15 Jan 2013 -- A high-level U.S. delegation arrived Tuesday in South Korea for talks on issues including regional security and North Korea.
Top UN official calls for international inquiry into human rights abuses in DPR Korea UN News Centre 14 Jan 2013 -- A top United Nations official condemned the “deplorable” human rights situation in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
UN Calls for North Korea Human Rights Inquiry VOA 14 Jan 2013 -- The U.N.’s top human rights official is calling for an international inquiry into what she calls the "deplorable human rights situation" in North Korea.
DPRK Foreign Ministry Issues Memorandum KCNA 14 Jan 2013 -- The Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea released the following memorandum.
DPRK's Worker - Peasant Red Guards KCNA 14 Jan 2013 -- A nationwide defence system has been effective in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Achieving Final Victory under Uplifted Banner of Red Flag of Revolution KCNA 12 Jan 2013 -- Even though the world may change hundreds of times and the earth break apart, the dynamic advance of the DPRK can not be checked.
'A-Match-for-A-Hundred', Slogan of KPA KCNA 11 Jan 2013 -- The dear respected Kim Jong Un in the New Year address said that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the slogan 'a-match-for-a-hundred' advanced by the great Generalissimo Kim Il Sung and it is important to bring about a fundamental change in strengthening the revolutionary armed forces and their combat preparedness.
Kim Jong Il's Patriotism Inspires DPRK People in Building Thriving Nation KCNA 11 Jan 2013 -- Kim Jong Un, supreme leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, in his New Year address said that Kim Jong Il's patriotism is the eternal soul and breath of Kim Il Sung's nation and a driving force for the building of a thriving country.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Displaying Might of Great Harmonious Whole KCNA 11 Jan 2013 -- Rodong Sinmun Friday in an editorial calls upon all people to fully display the great traits of harmonious whole which proudly brought about a great victory of the nation noteworthy in the history of the country and dynamically pave a wide avenue for a final victory of the great Paektusan nation.
Meetings Held to Vow to Implement Tasks Set Forth in Kim Jong Un's New Year Address KCNA 10 Jan 2013 -- Meetings too place at industrial establishments and cooperative farms in various parts of the country to vow to implement the important tasks set forth by the dear respected Kim Jong Un in his New Year Address.
DPRK People Turn Out in Building Economic Giant KCNA 10 Jan 2013 -- All the people in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea have turned out in the effort for building an economic giant with firm confidence and courage, after receiving the New Year address of supreme leader Kim Jong Un.
Production Upsurge Effected in Metal Industry KCNA 10 Jan 2013 -- The metal industrial sector of the DPRK has effected an upsurge in production from the outset of the year.
New Posters Call for Carrying Out Tasks for This Year KCNA 10 Jan 2013 -- New posters were produced in the DPRK to encourage the army and people throughout the country in the effort to implement the historic tasks set forth by the dear respected Marshal Kim Jong Un in his New Year Address.
Single-minded Unity, DPRK's Strongest Weapon KCNA 10 Jan 2013 -- In the New Year address, the dear respected Kim Jong Un said that the single-minded unity of the army and people around the Workers' Party of Korea is the strongest weapon of the country and a powerful propellant for the building of a thriving socialist nation.
Google Earth Helps Put N. Korea Gulag System on Map VOA 10 Jan 2013 -- Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt's visit to North Korea this week has been met with sharp criticism and low expectations.
Google Urges North Korea to Open Internet Access VOA 10 Jan 2013 -- This week's visit to North Korea by Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt has drawn attention to Pyongyang's policy of severely limiting Internet access to the nation's ruling elite and their families.
U.S. Delegation Ends Trip To North Korea RFE/RL 10 Jan 2013 -- Bill Richardson, a former governor of New Mexico, and Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt have ended a private visit to North Korea.
Choe Ryong Hae Makes Field Survey of Reconstruction Project of Turf Research Institute KCNA 09 Jan 2013 -- Choe Ryong Hae, director of the General Political Bureau of the Korean People's Army, made a field survey of the reconstruction of the Turf Research Institute of the State Academy of Sciences.
Delegation of Google Corp. of U.S. Visits Kumsusan Palace of Sun KCNA 09 Jan 2013 -- A delegation of the Google Corp. of the U.S. headed by Bill Richardson, former governor of New Mexico State, visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun to pay tribute to Generalissimos Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il on Wednesday.
Delegation of Google Inc. of U.S. Tours Pyongyang KCNA 09 Jan 2013 -- A delegation of the Google Inc. of the U.S. headed by Bill Richardson, former governor of New Mexico State, Wednesday visited the Grand People's Study House here.
DPRK People Intent on Study of Kim Jong Un's New Year Address KCNA 09 Jan 2013 -- The dear respected Kim Jong Un's New Year address touched the heartstrings of the DPRK people.
Kim Il Sung's Feats in Winning War KCNA 09 Jan 2013 -- This year the Democratic People's Republic of Korea will greet the 60th anniversary of its victory in the Fatherland Liberation War (1950-1953).
Defusing Inter-Korean Confrontation Called for KCNA 09 Jan 2013 -- All Koreans should resolutely stand up against the south Korean ruling quarters getting frantic with anti-reunification moves and wage a dynamic nationwide struggle to defuse the north-south confrontation. Rodong Sinmun Wednesday says this in a bylined article.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Thoroughly Rejecting Anti-Reunification Forces KCNA 09 Jan 2013 -- All Koreans should wage a dynamic struggle to bury the anti-reunification forces in the cemetery of history as they have escalated the confrontation on the Korean Peninsula, opposed to the improvement of the north-south relations.
Rallies Held to Pledge to Carry Out Tasks for This Year KCNA 08 Jan 2013 -- Workers, members of the General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea (GFTUK), agricultural workers and members of the Union of Agricultural Workers of Korea (UAWK) met on Tuesday to vow to thoroughly implement the historic tasks set forth by the dear respected Marshal Kim Jong Un in his New Year Address.
Coal Output on Increase in DPRK KCNA 08 Jan 2013 -- The New Year address made by the dear respected Kim Jong Un greatly encourages coal miners in the DPRK to radically increase coal output from the outset of the year.
Kimilsungism-Kimjongilism, WPK's Guiding Idea KCNA 08 Jan 2013 -- The dear respected Kim Jong Un said in his New Year address that the great Kimilsungism-Kimjongilism is the ever-victorious banner of the Korean revolution.
Deceptive Nature of U.S. Call for Denuclearization Exposed KCNA 08 Jan 2013 -- Shortly ago, U.S. Congress allotted 17 billion U.S. dollars for stockpiling nuclear weapons and keeping combat preparations while appropriating military expenditure for 2013.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Earlier National Reunification KCNA 08 Jan 2013 -- All the fellow countrymen should keep Kim Jong Il's patriotism as the driving force of the struggle for national reunification and dynamically accelerate the June 15 cause, true to the idea of great national unity and unshakable will of reunification of the dear respected Kim Jong Un.
Confrontation Will Bring War Only: Rodong Sinmun KCNA 08 Jan 2013 -- Confrontation with fellow countrymen sought by the south Korean Lee Myung Bak regime whose office is waning to a close is dangerous as it triggers a war, says Rodong Sinmun Tuesday in a bylined article.
North Korea Gives US Delegation Rare Look at Internet Use VOA 08 Jan 2013 -- North Korea has provided a small group of Americans with a rare look at the few people who can access the Internet in the tightly-controlled and impoverished state.
Provincial Mass Rallies Vow to Implement Tasks Set Forth in New Year Address KCNA 07 Jan 2013 -- There took place Sunday mass rallies in different provinces of the DPRK to carry out the important tasks set forth by the dear respected Kim Jong Un in his New Year Address. They included South and North Phyongan, Jagang, South and North Hwanghae, Kangwon, South and North Hamgyong provinces.
Kim Jong Un's New Year Address Inspires DPRK Officials to Effect Economic Upsurge KCNA 07 Jan 2013 -- The New Year address made by the dear respected Kim Jong Un has greatly inspired the people in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in their efforts to consolidate the foundations for building an economic giant.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Preserving Idea of Independence, Peace and Friendship KCNA 06 Jan 2013 -- The Worker's Party of Korea and the DPRK government will positively contribute to developing relations of friendship and cooperation with different countries of the world and making the whole world independent, says Rodong Sinmun Sunday in a bylined article.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Actions against U.S. High-handed Practices KCNA 06 Jan 2013 -- The progressive countries of the world should resolutely oppose and reject the U.S. brigandish logic and high-handed practices in order to develop the fair international relations, says Rodong Sinmun Sunday in a bylined article.
Improvement of Inter-Korean Relations Hinges on S. Korean Authorities' Choice KCNA 06 Jan 2013 -- The north-south relations stand at the crossroads of dialogue and confrontation, peace and war. The future developments entirely depend on what option the south Korean authorities will take.
Pyongyangites Meet to Vow to Implement Tasks Set forth in Kim Jong Un's New Year Address KCNA 05 Jan 2013 -- A Pyongyang City mass rally took place at Kim Il Sung Square on Saturday to carry out the important tasks set forth in the historic New Year Address made by the dear respected Kim Jong Un.
Service Personnel of Ministry of People's Security Vow to Protect This Year's Advance with Arms and Law KCNA 05 Jan 2013 -- Service personnel of the Ministry of People's Security held a meeting on Jan. 5 to carry out the important tasks Supreme Commander Marshal Kim Jong Un set forth in his New Year Address.
DPRK People Encouraged by Kim Jong Un's New Year Address KCNA 05 Jan 2013 -- Working people in the fields of agriculture and light industry of the DPRK have turned out in the efforts to improve the standard of people's living, encouraged by the dear respected Kim Jong Un's New Year address.
North Korea Eyes Foreign Investment RIA Novosti 05 Jan 2013 -- North Korea is preparing to open up the country's economy to foreign investors and has invited German economic and legal experts for consultations, German media reported on Saturday.
Choe Yong Rim Encourages Power Workers to Increase Production KCNA 04 Jan 2013 -- Premier Choe Yong Rim made a field survey of the Pukchang Thermal-power Complex in a high-pitched new year campaign.
Order of Kim Jong Il Awarded to KCST KCNA 04 Jan 2013 -- Order of Kim Jong Il was awarded to the Korean Committee of Space Technology (KCST).
Kim Jong Il, Peerlessly Great Man (20) KCNA 04 Jan 2013 -- Leader Kim Jong Il in his lifetime had put the interests of popular masses above anything else.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Effecting New Turn in Building Economic Giant KCNA 04 Jan 2013 -- 'Let us bring about a radical turn in the building of an economic giant with the same spirit and mettle as were displayed in conquering space!' -- this is the slogan the Workers' Party and people of Korea should uphold this year, says Rodong Sinmun Friday in an editorial.
No Force Can Block Way of Independence, Justice: Rodong Sinmun KCNA 04 Jan 2013 -- The aspiration and desire of mankind to lead an independent life are growing stronger and the trend of history is heading for independence and justice, quite contrary to the intention of the imperialists, says Rodong Sinmun Friday in a bylined article.
S. Korea Dismisses North's Call for Reduced Tensions VOA 02 Jan 2013 -- South Korea has dismissed a New Year's Day speech by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un calling for reduced tensions with Seoul.
North Korean Leader Makes Rare TV Speech RIA Novosti 01 Jan 2013 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un called for reconciliation with the South and said his country would strive to raise living standards, in the first New Year TV address by a North Korean head of state for 19 years on Tuesday.
N. Korea's Kim Calls for More Weapons, End to Confrontation VOA 01 Jan 2013 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has used a New Year speech to call for the development of more advanced weapons, as well as an 'end to confrontation' on the Korean peninsula.

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