February 2013 - North Korea Special Weapons News

Kim Jong Un Enjoys Basketball Game of DPRK, American Players KCNA 28 Feb 2013 -- A mixed basketball game of the visiting American basketball players of Harlem Globetrotters and Korean players belonging to the Hwaebul basketball team of Korean University of Physical Education took place at Ryugyong Jong Ju Yong Gymnasium on Thursday. Among the American players was ex-player of NBA Dennis Rodman.
Ex-player of U.S. NBA Pay Respects to Kim Il Sung, Kim Jong Il KCNA 28 Feb 2013 -- Ex-player of the NBA of the U.S. Dennis Rodman and his party Thursday visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun to pay respects to President Kim Il Sung and general secretary Kim Jong Il.
U.S. Provocation to DPRK Will Lead to Self-Ruin: KCNA Commentary KCNA 28 Feb 2013 -- The DPRK's third nuclear test was an exercise of its legitimate sovereignty to counter the U.S. wanton infringement upon the sovereign state's right to launch a satellite for peaceful purposes.
DPRK's Nuclear Test Is Measure for Self-defense: Rodong Sinmun KCNA 28 Feb 2013 -- The third underground nuclear test of the DPRK was a resolute measure for self-defence to cope with the high-handed hostile acts of the U.S. as it wantonly violated the legitimate right to satellite launch for peaceful purposes, Rodong Sinmun Thursday says in a bylined article.
Kim Jong Il Publishes Many Works on Sure Victory of Socialism KCNA 28 Feb 2013 -- Two decades have passed since general secretary Kim Jong Il published the work 'Abuses of Socialism Are Intolerable'.
DPRK Servicepersons Ready for Showdown with U.S. Imperialists KCNA 28 Feb 2013 -- The servicepersons of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea are enraged at the U.S. and its followers' persistent anti-DPRK policy, including planned war exercises.
Second-Phase Construction of Huichon Power Station Progresses Apace in DPRK KCNA 28 Feb 2013 -- The second-phase construction of the Huichon Power Station is progressing apace in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The power station is being built in tiers on the River Chongchon
North blames US for Korean tensions Iran Press TV 28 Feb 2013 -- North Korea has criticized the US for fueling tension by contributing to an "unpredictable" situation on the divided Korean peninsula.
Independent UN experts urge human rights inquiry into 'gulags' in DPR Korea UN News Centre 28 Feb 2013 -- A group of United Nations independent human rights experts urged an international inquiry into human rights abuses in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), where hundreds of thousands of prisoners and their families are believed to suffer in the country's extensive political prison camp system.
New Internet Regulations Provide Window into N. Korea VOA 28 Feb 2013 -- As of this week, foreigners living in and visiting North Korea can access Twitter, Facebook, and other social media on their mobile phones, providing what could be an unprecedented, real-time view of the notoriously isolated country.
Kim Jong Un Has Photo Session with Contributors to Successful Nuclear Test KCNA 27 Feb 2013 -- 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 scientists, technicians, workers, soldier-builders and officials who contributed to the successful third underground nuclear test.
Contributors to Successful Nuclear Test Leave amid Warm Send-off KCNA 27 Feb 2013 -- Scientists, technicians, workers, officials in the field of national defence science and soldier-builders left Wednesday after wrapping up their significant itineraries in Pyongyang. They contributed to succeeding in the third underground nuclear test.
Nuclear Developers Spend Enjoyable Days in Pyongyang KCNA 27 Feb 2013 -- Scientists, technicians, workers, soldier-builders and officials who made significant contributions to the successful 3rd underground nuclear test in the DPRK spent enjoyable days.
National Meeting of Active Three-Revolution Team Members Held KCNA 27 Feb 2013 -- A national meeting of active three-revolution team members was held on Wednesday.
Three-Revolution Team Movement Instrumental to Building Socialism in Korea KCNA 27 Feb 2013 -- Forty years has elapsed since the three-revolution team movement started in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
DPRK's Satellite Officially Registered at UN KCNA 27 Feb 2013 -- The DPRK presented its paper for the registration of its satellite Kwangmyongsong 3-2 at the UN as a signatory to the 'Convention on Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space' after its successful launch on December 12, Juche 101 (2012).
DPRK Will Blow Up Strongholds of Aggression: Rodong Sinmun KCNA 27 Feb 2013 -- The U.S. imperialists and the south Korean puppet forces try to frighten the DPRK through Key Resolve and Foal Eagle joint military exercises, but no force can prevent all its service personnel and people from advancing towards the final victory in the spirit of the great Paektusan nation.
KCNA Commentary Brands Military Drills as Politically-Motivated Provocation against DPRK KCNA 27 Feb 2013 -- The U.S. and south Korean puppet forces plan Key Resolve and Foal Eagle joint military exercises under the pretext of 'annual' ones.
Minju Joson Discloses Danger of Key Resolve, Foal Eagle KCNA 27 Feb 2013 -- The U.S. and south Korean warmongers plan to stage DPRK-targeted joint military exercises Key Resolve and Foal Eagle from March 1 with huge armed forces involved.
Final Victory in Showdown with U.S. Is in Store for DPRK: Rodong Sinmun KCNA 27 Feb 2013 -- The army and people of the DPRK will win victory in the showdown with the U.S. as they did in the past, says Rodong Sinmun Wednesday in a bylined article.
Japan Hopes Sanctions, Chance for Dialogue Can Alter North Korea's Course VOA 27 Feb 2013 -- Japan is holding out hope that a combination of more sanctions and the opportunity to return to dialogue will keep North Korea from further pursuing nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles. That emerged from an exclusive interview VOA correspondent Steve Herman conducted Wednesday with Japan's foreign minister in Tokyo.
North Korea says its nuclear weapons can strike US mainland Iran Press TV 27 Feb 2013 -- North Korea says Washington should be 'acutely aware' that the US mainland is within the range of Pyongyang's nuclear weapons.
Kim Jong Un Sends Gifts to Contributors to Successful Nuclear Test KCNA 26 Feb 2013 -- The dear respected Kim Jong Un sent gifts to scientists, technicians, workers, soldier-builders and officials who contributed to the successful third underground nuclear test.
Contributors to Successful Nuclear Test Feted KCNA 26 Feb 2013 -- A banquet was given at Yanggakdo International Hotel Tuesday in honour of scientists, technicians, workers, soldier-builders and officials who contributed to the successful third underground nuclear test.
DPRK Servicepersons Vow to Annihilate Provokers KCNA 26 Feb 2013 -- Servicepersons of the Korean People's Internal Security Forces (KPISF) are intensifying their combat training with bitter hatred for the U.S. imperialists and their followers and strong will to destroy their provocations.
Birthday Spreads Sent to Persons of Distinguished Services KCNA 26 Feb 2013 -- The dear respected Marshal Kim Jong Un sent birthday spreads to Academician, Prof. and Dr. Ko Kyong Dal, winner of Kim Jong Il Prize and researcher at Kim Chaek University of Technology, Labor Hero Jong Sun Won, manager of an affiliated unit under the South Hwanghae Provincial Fishery Management Bureau, and People's Athlete O Sun Jin, senior coach of weightlifting at the sports group of the Tongrim Mining Machine Factory.
Minju Joson Ridicules Story of 'Provocation by North' KCNA 26 Feb 2013 -- The U.S. and south Korean warmongers loudly say that 'the north seriously threatened global peace and security' and that 'it is necessary to strengthen the south Korea-U.S. joint posture to cope with the north's additional provocation' in a bid to cover up the criminal nature of the joint military exercises.
Seismologists Monitor North Korea Nuclear Blast VOA 25 Feb 2013 -- North Korea this month set off its third nuclear test device of the past decade.
South Korea's Park Seeks Economic Change, Dialogue With North VOA 25 Feb 2013 -- South Korea's new conservative president, Park Geun-hye, has used her inaugural address to send a mixed message to Pyongyang about her approach to dealing with long-running tensions on the Korean peninsula.
No One Can Take Issue with DPRK's Just Step for Self-Defence: Rodong Sinmun KCNA 25 Feb 2013 -- The underground nuclear test of the DPRK is a just step for self-defence to cope with U.S. nuclear threat.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Dynamic Drive to Push Back Frontiers of Latest Science, Technology KCNA 25 Feb 2013 -- All the officials, party members and other people should achieve great successes in the building of a thriving nation.
State Commendations Awarded to Contributors to Successful Nuclear Test KCNA 25 Feb 2013 -- State commendations were awarded to scientists, technicians, workers, solider-builders and officials who contributed to the successful third underground nuclear test.
Kim Jong Un Inspects Artillery Firing Drill of KPA KCNA 25 Feb 2013 -- The dear respected Marshal Kim Jong Un issued an order to conduct an artillery firing drill in order to examine the capability of artillery units to fight an actual war and guided it on the spot.
Kim Jong Un Enjoys Performance Given by State Merited Chorus KCNA 25 Feb 2013 -- Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army Kim Jong Un enjoyed performance "Korea does what it is determined to do" given by the State Merited Chorus.
Rodong Sinmun No One Can Violate DPRK's Right to Sovereignty KCNA 24 Feb 2013 -- The DPRK's satellite launch and nuclear test were an exercise of its legitimate right and a measure taken for just self-defense, says Rodong Sinmun Sunday in a bylined article.
US officials secretly visited N Korea Iran Press TV 24 Feb 2013 -- US officials have made two clandestine trips to North Korea in the past year in efforts to sway its new and younger leader Kim Jong Un into softening his nation's stance towards Washington.
Chief of KPA Panmunjom Mission Sends Telephone Message to U.S. Forces Commander in S. Korea KCNA 23 Feb 2013 -- The U.S. imperialists are escalating dangerous military pressure on the DPRK, having confabs for slapping brigandish new 'sanctions' against it over its satellite launch, its legitimate and independent right, and underground nuclear test for self-defence to protect it.
Contributors to Successful Third Underground Nuclear Test Tour Pyongyang KCNA 23 Feb 2013 -- Scientists, technicians, workers, soldier-builders and officials who contributed to the successful third underground nuclear test visited the Revolutionary Museum of the Ministry of the People's Armed Forces on Saturday.
DPRK Delegate Makes Speech at UN Special Committee Session KCNA 23 Feb 2013 -- The DPRK delegate made a speech at a session of the Special Committee on the Charter of the UN and on the Strengthening of the Role of the Organization on Feb. 19.
N Korea warns US forces of 'destruction' ahead of joint drills Iran Press TV 23 Feb 2013 -- North Korea has warned the top US commander in South Korea of "miserable destruction" if his forces ignite a war by staging the scheduled joint military drills with Seoul.
Kim Jong Un Guides Military Exercise KCNA 22 Feb 2013 -- Marshal Kim Jong Un, supreme commander of the Korean People's Army (KPA), guided a flight exercise and a paratrooping drill of the Air and Anti-Air Force and Large Combined Unit 630 of the KPA.
Kim Jong Un Has Photo Taken with Participants in Meeting of Officials Guiding Party Lectures at Army KCNA 22 Feb 2013 -- The dear respected 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 participants in the meeting of officials guiding party lectures in the whole army.
Army-People Rallies Held in DPRK to Celebrate Nuclear Test KCNA 22 Feb 2013 -- Army-people rallies took place in North Hwanghae Province, Kusong and Songrim cities, Hongwon, Changsong, Anak and Changdo counties, etc. as part of the celebrations of the third underground nuclear test.
Possession KCNA 22 Feb 2013 -- DPRK servicepersons have categorically rejected the U.S. and other hostile forces' assertion that it is unreasonable and inappropriate for the DPRK to possess nukes.
Performance Given for Contributors to Successful Underground Nuclear Test KCNA 22 Feb 2013 -- The State Merited Chorus gave a performance 'Korea does what it is determined to do' at the People's Theatre in Pyongyang on Friday in honor of scientists, technicians, workers, soldier-builders and officials who contributed to the successful third underground nuclear test.
UN hopes China will exert influence on DPR Korea, says Deputy Secretary-General UN News Centre 22 Feb 2013 -- Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson today said the United Nations hopes that China will exert its influence on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to de-escalate tensions after the recent nuclear test but was also aware of the limits of that influence.
Kim Jong Un Visits Construction Site of Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum KCNA 21 Feb 2013 -- Marshal Kim Jong Un, supreme commander of the Korean People's Army, went round the construction site of the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum now under construction by service personnel.
Kim Jong Un Guides Tactical Exercise for Attack KCNA 21 Feb 2013 -- Marshal Kim Jong Un, supreme commander of the Korean People's Army (KPA), guided a tactical exercise for attack combined with living shell firing by a sub-unit under KPA large combined unit 526.
DPRK Premier Makes Field Survey of Construction of Cemetery of Fallen Fighters of KPA KCNA 21 Feb 2013 -- DPRK Premier Choe Yong Rim made a field survey of the site of the large Cemetery of Fallen Fighters of the Korean People's Army now under construction to mark the 60th anniversary of the victory in the Fatherland Liberation War.
More Army-people Rallies Hail Third Underground Nuclear Test KCNA 21 Feb 2013 -- Army-people rallies took place in North Hamgyong and Kangwon provinces and Rason City on Thursday to hail the third underground nuclear test.
Meritorious Persons for Successful Nuclear Test Visit Kumsusan Palace of Sun KCNA 21 Feb 2013 -- The scientists, technicians, workers, soldier-builders and officials who took part in the successful third underground nuclear test visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun to pay high respects to Generalissimos Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il on Thursday.
Special Thanks Sent to Those Who Successfully Conducted Nuclear Test KCNA 21 Feb 2013 -- The Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and the National Defence Commission of the DPRK sent a message of special thanks to scientists, technicians, workers and officials in the field of national defence science and solider-builders who successfully carried out the third underground nuclear test.
Banquet Given in Honor of Contributors to Third Underground Nuclear Test KCNA 21 Feb 2013 -- The Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) gave a banquet at the Mokran House on Thursday in honor of scientists, technicians, workers, soldier-builders and officials who made contributions to the successful third underground nuclear test.
17th Kimjongilia Festival Closes KCNA 21 Feb 2013 -- The 17th Kimjongilia Festival closed with due ceremony at the Kimilsungia-Kimjongilia Exhibition on Thursday. It opened on Feb. 14 to mark the birth anniversary of leader Kim Jong Il.
Nuclear Test, Part of DPRK's Substantial Countermeasures to Defend Its Sovereignty: KCNA Commentary KCNA 21 Feb 2013 -- The DPRK's third nuclear test was part of its substantial countermeasures for defending its security and sovereignty to cope with the vicious hostile actions of the U.S.
Kim Jong Un Inspects KPA Unit KCNA 20 Feb 2013 -- Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army Kim Jong Un inspected KPA Unit 323 honored with the title of O Jung Hup-led 7th Regiment.
Contributors to Underground Nuclear Test Will Visit Pyongyang KCNA 20 Feb 2013 -- Scientists, technicians, workers, soldier-builders and officials who fully demonstrated the tremendous might of the great Paektusan nation by successfully conducting the third underground nuclear test will come to Pyongyang under the care of the Workers' Party of Korea.
Meritorious Persons Who Succeeded in Nuclear Test Arrive Here KCNA 20 Feb 2013 -- The people who took part in the work for the third underground nuclear test arrived here on Wednesday.
Pyongyang City Seized with Welcoming Atmosphere KCNA 20 Feb 2013 -- Pyongyang citizens Wednesday enthusiastically welcomed those scientists, technicians, workers, soldier-builders and officials who arrived in the city with their pride of having contributed to the successful 3rd nuclear test.
Pyongyang Citizens Warmly Welcome Contributors to Nuclear Test KCNA 20 Feb 2013 -- Scientists, technicians, workers, soldier-builders and officials who contributed to the DPRK's successful 3rd underground nuclear test arrived here on Wednesday.
Pyongyangites Welcome Nuclear Developers KCNA 20 Feb 2013 -- Nuclear weapons developers who took part in the third underground nuclear test arrived in Pyongyang on Wednesday, being accorded warm welcome by many citizens.
More Army-people Rallies Hail Third Underground Nuclear Test KCNA 20 Feb 2013 -- Army-people rallies are being held in cities and counties to hail the successful third underground nuclear test.
DPRK People Deem Nuclear Test Nation's Pride KCNA 20 Feb 2013 -- People in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea consider the country's recent third underground nuclear test to be a great pride of the nation.
Kimjongilia Festival Goes On in Pyongyang KCNA 20 Feb 2013 -- An endless stream of visitors is flowing to the Kimilsungia-Kimjongilia Exhibition, the venue of the 17th Kimjongilia Festival, every day.
New Postage Stamps Issued in DPRK KCNA 20 Feb 2013 -- New kinds of stamps (a sheet and a sheetlet) have been issued in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
North Korea says will respond to possible 'hostile' US actions Iran Press TV 20 Feb 2013 -- North Korea says its latest nuclear test was a 'self-defense' measure in the face of increasing threats by the United States.
Army-people Rallies Held to Hail Underground Nuclear Test KCNA 19 Feb 2013 -- Army-people rallies took place in South Phyongan, South Hwanghae and Ryanggang provinces and Nampho City on Tuesday to hail the third underground nuclear test.
Art Exhibition Features Kim Jong Il's Undying Feats KCNA 19 Feb 2013 -- A national art exhibition is going on at the Korean Art Gallery from Feb. 14 to mark the Day of the Shining Star (Feb. 16), the birth anniversary of leader Kim Jong Il.
DPRK Service Personnel Vow to Give U.S. Imperialists Finishing Stroke KCNA 19 Feb 2013 -- Upon hearing the news of the successful third underground nuclear test, soldiers of the Korean People's Army at the post on Mt. Taedok renewed their will to mercilessly wipe out those who dare provoke the DPRK.
Bolstering Nuclear Deterrence Is DPRK's Option for Defending Dignity and Security of Nation KCNA 19 Feb 2013 -- The DPRK's third underground nuclear test was a strong measure for self-defence to cope with the U.S. and its allies' shameless provocation against the DPRK, says Rodong Sinmun Tuesday in a bylined article.
Iran denies presence of expert in North Korea nuclear test Iran Press TV 19 Feb 2013 -- Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast has rejected media claims about the presence of an Iranian expert at the site of North Korea’s recent nuclear test.
Moscow Against North Korea Trade Sanctions RIA Novosti 19 Feb 2013 -- Moscow will not support trade sanctions against North Korea but is ready to support additional UN Security Council sanctions aimed at Pyongyang's controversial nuclear program, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov said on Tuesday.
Successful Underground Nuclear Test Hailed in DPRK KCNA 18 Feb 2013 -- Army-people rallies took place in North Phyongan, Jagang and South Hamgyong provinces on Monday to hail the third underground nuclear test.
Book "May Country of General Kim Jong Il Shine" (11) Published KCNA 18 Feb 2013 -- The book "May Country of General Kim Jong Il Shine" (11) was published in the DPRK.
Officials in DPRK Vow to Achieve Victory in Decisive Battle with Enemies KCNA 18 Feb 2013 -- Officials of different social standings of the DPRK vowed to turn out in an all-out confrontation with hostile forces including the U.S., which is taking issue with the DPRK's measure for self-defense, and thus demonstrate the dignity and might of Songun Korea and achieve the victory without fail.
Venue of Kimjongilia Festival Draws Endless Stream of Visitors KCNA 18 Feb 2013 -- At least 270 000 people have visited the venue of the 17th Kimjongilia Festival since it was opened on Feb. 14 on the occasion of the birth anniversary of leader Kim Jong Il.
EU agrees to expand sanctions on North Korea over nuclear test Iran Press TV 18 Feb 2013 -- The European Union nations have approved a fresh series of sanctions on North Korea in response to the country's latest nuclear test.
Snowfalls in February Add to DPRK People's Yearning for Leader Kim Jong Il KCNA 17 Feb 2013 -- Korea has witnessed frequent snowfalls this month marking the birth anniversary of leader Kim Jong Il (February 16).
Kim Jong Un Visits Kumsusan Palace of Sun KCNA 16 Feb 2013 -- 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, with Ri Sol Ju visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun to pay deep respects to leader Kim Jong Il on Saturday, his birth anniversary.
Statues of Kim Il Sung, Kim Jong Il Erected at Mangyongdae Revolutionary School KCNA 16 Feb 2013 -- Statues of the great Generalissimos Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il were erected at Mangyongdae Revolutionary School on the occasion of the birth anniversary of leader Kim Jong Il (the Day of the Shining Star).
Tribute Paid to Kim Jong Il KCNA 16 Feb 2013 -- Senior party and state officials including Kim Yong Nam and Choe Yong Rim, the chairperson of a friendly party and officials of the party, armed forces and power organs, working people's organizations, ministries and national institutions visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun on Saturday, the birth anniversary of leader Kim Jong Il (the Day of the Shining Star) and paid tribute to him.
Floral Baskets Laid before Statues of Kim Il Sung, Kim Jong Il KCNA 16 Feb 2013 -- Floral baskets were laid before the statues of Generalissimos Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Kim Jong Il (the Day of the Shining Star).
Banquet Given to Mark Birth Anniversary of Kim Jong Il KCNA 16 Feb 2013 -- A banquet was given at Okryu Restaurant on Saturday, the 71st birth anniversary of leader Kim Jong Il.
Meritorious Persons Awarded Wrist Watches Bearing August Name of Kim Jong Il KCNA 15 Feb 2013 -- Wrist watch bearing the august name of leader Kim Jong Il was instituted as a state decoration for the first time in the history of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK).
Military Ranks Awarded to KPA Commanding Officers KCNA 15 Feb 2013 -- The dear respected Marshal Kim Jong Un, supreme commander of the Korean People's Army, issued order No. 0029 on awarding military ranks to commanding officers of the KPA on Wednesday.
Kim Jong Un Sends Wild Honey to Maternity Hospital Again KCNA 15 Feb 2013 -- The dear respected Marshal Kim Jong Un sent wild honey to the Pyongyang Maternity Hospital again on the occasion of the birth anniversary of leader Kim Jong Il.
Successful Nuclear Test Hailed by DPRK People KCNA 15 Feb 2013 -- The successful 3rd underground nuclear test, conducted by the DPRK to reinforce its self-defensive deterrence, has greatly encouraged its people in the efforts to significantly celebrate the 65th DPRK birthday and the 60th anniversary of the victory in the Fatherland Liberation War.
Helicopters Carry Gifts to Children on Isolated Islets in DPRK KCNA 15 Feb 2013 -- Helicopters flew to nine isolated islets in the West Sea of Korea, carrying gifts to pupils and other children there in the run up to the birth anniversary of leader Kim Jong Il.
S. Korea Asks UN for Right to Inspect N. Korean Ships VOA 15 Feb 2013 -- A top South Korean diplomat said Seoul is seeking a United Nations resolution that would permit military action against North Korea.
N. Korea Preps for More Nuclear Tests VOA 15 Feb 2013 -- North Korea has told its key ally, China, that it is prepared to stage one or even two more nuclear tests this year.
S. Korea Says North Won't Abandon Nukes VOA 15 Feb 2013 -- Outgoing South Korean President Lee Myung-bak is warning that dialogue and sanctions will not be enough to convince North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons program.
Support Mounts for UN Probe on N. Korean Rights Abuses VOA 15 Feb 2013 -- International support is mounting for the United Nations to conduct a formal investigation into the human rights situation in North Korea.
North Korean Actions Raise Stakes for US Missile Defense VOA 14 Feb 2013 -- North Korea's latest nuclear test, coupled with its successful long-range rocket launch in December, is prompting renewed attention to the state of U.S. missile defenses.
North Korean Nuclear Test Turns Spotlight on Iran VOA 14 Feb 2013 -- North Korea’s nuclear test this week is also putting the spotlight on Iran, which has been moving forward on its nuclear program despite Western and U.S. opposition.
Kerry: North Korea, Iran Nukes 'Impermissible' RFE/RL 14 Feb 2013 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says the international community must make a "strong, credible" response to North Korea’s latest nuclear test in order to show Iran that world powers are serious about nonproliferation.
UNSC's "Resolution" Does Not Work on DPRK KCNA 14 Feb 2013 -- The DPRK's nuclear test is a just physical counteraction against the U.S.
Rodong Sinmun Warns of Toughest Counteraction against Violation of Sovereignty KCNA 14 Feb 2013 -- The DPRK succeeded in the third underground nuclear test.
Rodong Sinmun Hails Nuclear Test KCNA 14 Feb 2013 -- The DPRK fully demonstrated its tremendous potential and military capability of the great Paektusan nation through its 3rd underground nuclear test.
US, UN Pledge Action Against North Korea Nuclear Test VOA 14 Feb 2013 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon say North Korea's nuclear test this week must not go unpunished.
Readout of the President's Call with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe The White House 13 Feb 2013
Readout of Secretary Panetta’s Call with Korea’s Minister of National Defense Kim DoD 13 Feb 2013
Japan, S. Korea Agree to Push for Tougher Sanctions on N. Korea VOA 13 Feb 2013 -- North Korea's latest nuclear test appears to have thawed, at least temporarily, the chilly relationship between South Korea and Japan.
N. Korean Nuclear Test Reveals Progress in Weapons Program VOA 13 Feb 2013 -- Analysts say North Korea's test of what it says is a miniaturized nuclear device is a step forward in its goal of developing a weapon capable of striking the United States.
Panetta Condemns North Korean Test, Calls Regime Danger to U.S. AFPS 13 Feb 2013 -- North Korea is a threat to U.S. interests in Northeast Asia, U.S. allies in the region and to the American homeland, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said.
N. Korea Informed US of Nuclear Test Plans: State Dept. RIA Novosti 13 Feb 2013 -- North Korea had informed the United States that it planned to conduct a nuclear test prior to its underground detonation of an atomic device.
DPRK Will Defend Security and Sovereignty of Nation to Last KCNA 13 Feb 2013 -- The DPRK's scientists in the field of national defence successfully conducted the third underground nuclear test.
North Korea Nuclear Test Sparks Worry VOA 12 Feb 2013 -- After three weeks of belligerent warnings, North Korea conducted its third test in a nuclear weapons program that dates back to the 1960s.
Experts: N. Korea Seeks Nuclear Weapons for Leverage, Legitimacy VOA 12 Feb 2013 -- North Korea, one of Asia’s poorest nations, has spent hundreds of millions of dollars in developing nuclear weapons.
Security Council and UN officials condemn DPR Korea’s nuclear test UN News Centre 12 Feb 2013 -- The Security Council and top United Nations officials have strongly condemned the nuclear test carried out by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
UN Security Council Promises Action Over North Korea Nuke Test VOA 12 Feb 2013 -- The U.N. Security Council has condemned North Korea’s latest nuclear test and said it will begin work immediately on “appropriate measures” in the form of a council resolution.
Security Council holds emergency meeting to discuss DPRK test UN News Centre 12 Feb 2013 -- The United Nations Security Council is holding an emergency meeting to discuss possible collective action after the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea announced it had conducted its third nuclear test.
Readout of the President's Call with Republic of Korea President Lee Myung-bak The White House 12 Feb 2013
S. Korea, Japan Move to Bolster Defenses After North's Nuclear Test VOA 12 Feb 2013 -- North Korea is being sharply criticized for conducting a third nuclear test Tuesday.
Statement by the President on North Korean announcement of nuclear test The White House 12 Feb 2013
Obama Condemns North Korean Nuclear Test AFPS 12 Feb 2013 -- President Barack Obama today strongly condemned the latest North Korean nuclear test, saying it undermines regional stability in an important part of the world.
China Opposes N. Korean Nuclear Test VOA 12 Feb 2013 -- China says it is "firmly opposed" to North Korea's nuclear test Tuesday and is calling for the resumption of six-party nuclear talks.
Wave of Condemnation Follows N. Korea Nuclear Test VOA 12 Feb 2013 -- Governments and leaders from around the world are condemning North Korea's latest nuclear test.
Global Community Condemns North Korea Nuclear Test RIA Novosti 12 Feb 2013 -- The international community lined up to condemn North Korea after Pyongyang confirmed it had conducted a third nuclear test, in defiance of UN resolutions and appeals from its neighbors.
DPRK's Underground Nuclear Test Is Just Measure for Self-defence KCNA 12 Feb 2013 -- The 3rd underground nuclear test conducted by the DPRK today is part of substantial counter-action against the U.S. hostile policy and arbitrary practices.
Spokesman for DPRK Foreign Ministry Urges U.S. to Choose between Two Options KCNA 12 Feb 2013 -- The DPRK Foreign Ministry released the following statement.
KCNA Report on Successful 3rd Underground Nuclear Test KCNA 12 Feb 2013 -- The Korean Central News Agency released the following report.
North Korea Confirms Nuclear Test - Reports RIA Novosti 12 Feb 2013 -- North Korea confirmed it conducted a third controversial nuclear test.
North Korea Reaffirms More Long-Range Rocket Tests RIA Novosti 12 Feb 2013 -- The Political Bureau of North Korea’s influential Workers' Party ruled that the country needs to go ahead with launches of “powerful long-range rockets” amid a “grave security situation.”
Earthquake Suggests Nuclear Test in North Korea RIA Novosti 12 Feb 2013 -- An earthquake shook North Korea on Tuesday, prompting reports of a possible nuclear test.
Oath-taking Meeting Held at Paektusan Secret Camp KCNA 12 Feb 2013 -- An oath-taking meeting took place at the Paektusan Secret Camp Tuesday for celebrating the birth anniversary of leader Kim Jong Il.
North Korea Claims 'Successful' Nuclear Test VOA 11 Feb 2013 -- North Korea defied international warnings Tuesday and carried out its third nuclear test, drawing immediate condemnation from leaders around the globe.
Earthquake in N.Korea, Nuclear Test Feared VOA 11 Feb 2013 -- The U.S. Geological Survey is reporting a 4.9-magnitude earthquake in North Korea, raising fears that Pyongyang may have gone ahead with its threat to conduct a third nuclear test.
Imposition of Nonproliferation Sanctions Against Foreign Entities and Individuals US Dept. of State 11 Feb 2013
Rodong Sinmun Warns S. Korean Regime KCNA 11 Feb 2013 -- The south Korean "Ministry of Defense" recently called for "developing concrete, substantial and definite strategy" to cope with the "the north's potential nuclear threat" and declared that the conception of "pre-emptive attack" would be included in the "strategy of nuclear deterrence against the north" to be worked out with the U.S.
Anti-DPRK "Resolution" Will Only Lead to War: Rodong Sinmun KCNA 09 Feb 2013 -- The north-south relations remain extremely strained and a grave situation is prevailing on the Korean Peninsula.
Title of DPRK Labor Hero Awarded to People's Security Men KCNA 08 Feb 2013 -- The title of the DPRK Labor Hero was awarded to Ri Kwang Chol and Ri Chung Gon, people's security men of a unit under the Songrim City People's Security Department of North Hwanghae Province.
Order of Kim Jong Il Awarded to Units, Persons of Merits KCNA 08 Feb 2013 -- Order of Kim Jong Il was awarded to the Rakwon Machine Complex in North Phyongan Province, the March 5 Youth Mine in Jagang Province, the Kanggye Unha Garment Factory and Migok Co-op Farm in Sariwon City, North Hwanghae Province on the occasion of the birth anniversary of leader Kim Jong Il.
Munsu Wading Pool to Be Built in Pyongyang KCNA 08 Feb 2013 -- A modern wading pool is to be built in the Munsu area of Pyongyang.
Kim Jong Un's Decision Stirs Up Morale of Servicepersons KCNA 08 Feb 2013 -- Kim Jong Un, supreme leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, at the recent enlarged meeting of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), made an important decision which would serve as guidelines for further strengthening the Korean People's Army (KPA) in keeping with the demands of the WPK and the prevailing situation and defending the security and sovereignty of the country.
Kumsusan Palace of Sun Draws Endless Stream of Visitors KCNA 08 Feb 2013 -- The Kumsusan Memorial Palace was remodeled into the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, supreme temple of Juche, where great Generalissimos Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il lie in state. More than 60 000 service personnel, people, overseas compatriots and foreigners have so far visited it since its opening on Dec. 17, Juche 101 (2012).
UN 'Resolution on Sanctions' against DPRK under Fire KCNA 08 Feb 2013 -- Each time the DPRK launched its satellites for peaceful purposes, the U.S. and its followers made much fuss, terming it 'launch of long-range missile'.
Analyst: N. Korean Nuclear Test Could Worsen China Relations VOA 08 Feb 2013 -- As the world waits to see if North Korea will follow through on threats to conduct a third nuclear test, VOA spoke with Professor Jin Canrong at China's Renmin University's School of International Studies about the state of relations between Beijing and Pyongyang. Professor Canrong says China's relations with North Korea have deteriorated since Pyongyang's long-range rocket launch in December, and could further worsen should the North carry out its nuclear test.
DPRK People Inspired by Kim Jong Un's Important Decision KCNA 07 Feb 2013 -- It was recently announced that the dear respected Kim Jong Un, at an enlarged meeting of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea, made an important decision which serves as guidelines for defending the security and sovereignty of the country.
Stamps Mark Kim Jong Il's Birth Anniversary KCNA 07 Feb 2013 -- The State Stamp Bureau of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea issued new stamps (two sheets and individuals) to celebrate the Day of the Shining Star (Feb. 16), the birth anniversary of leader Kim Jong Il.
Rodong Sinmun Condemns UNSC Bereft of Impartiality KCNA 07 Feb 2013 -- It is none other than the U.S. and the UN Security Council dancing to its tune that are chiefly responsible for the touch-and-go situation prevailing on the Korean Peninsula, says Rodong Sinmun Thursday in a bylined article.
China Urged to Take Tough Stance if N. Korea Conducts Nuclear Test VOA 06 Feb 2013 -- An editorial in a prominent semi-official Chinese newspaper is urging China's government to take a tough stance against North Korea if Pyongyang follows through on its threat to conduct a third nuclear test.
Bitter Cold to Hit DPRK Again KCNA 05 Feb 2013 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea has experienced frequent changes of weather conditions this winter.
North Korean Video Depicts Burning US City VOA 05 Feb 2013 -- With another North Korean nuclear test looming, the country's official website, Uriminzokkiri, has posted an unusual video on its YouTube channel showing what appears to be a U.S. city in flames after some kind of attack from space.
UN Official Urges Human Rights Probe of North Korea VOA 05 Feb 2013 -- A report by a special U.N. investigator is calling for the United Nations to open an inquiry into North Korea for possible crimes against humanity.
Kim Jong Un Sends New Year Cards to Party, State Leaders of Different Countries KCNA 04 Feb 2013 -- The dear respected Kim Jong Un sent New Year cards to party and state leaders of different countries.
Kim Jong Il's Feats in Party Building Lauded KCNA 04 Feb 2013 -- Leader Kim Jong Il's immortal idea of party building and his feats performed in it serve as firm guidelines for the victory of the revolutionary cause of Juche and treasures of eternal value, says Rodong Sinmun in an editorial on Monday.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for All-out Action to Cope with 'Sanctions' KCNA 04 Feb 2013 -- The U.S. and the south Korean regime cooked up a 'resolution on sanctions' against the DPRK, revealing their intention to persistently deny its ideology and social system and stifle it, says Rodong Sinmun Monday in a bylined article.
'Sanctions' Will Not Work on DPRK: Rodong Sinmun KCNA 04 Feb 2013 -- Rodong Sinmun Monday censures the UN Security Council's 'resolution' which seriously encroached upon the inviolable sovereignty of the DPRK with the backing of the U.S. and those forces that followed it.
Poem 'For My Only Motherland' Popular among DPRK People KCNA 04 Feb 2013 -- Poem 'For My Only Motherland', composed by Hero of the Republic Ri Su Bok, is avidly recited by people, especially youths, in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
Enlarged Meeting of Central Military Commission of WPK Held under Guidance of Kim Jong Un KCNA 03 Feb 2013 -- An enlarged meeting of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea was held under the guidance of Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the WPK, chairman of the Central Military Commission of the WPK, first chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission and supreme commander of the Korean People's Army.
Kim Jong Un Has Photo Taken with WPK Cell Secretaries KCNA 02 Feb 2013 -- The dear respected Kim Jong Un had a photo session with the participants in the 4th Conference of Cell Secretaries of the Worker's Party of Korea (WPK).
DPRK Foreign Ministry Spokesman Blasts U.S. Double Standards over Satellite Launch Issue KCNA 02 Feb 2013 -- A spokesman for the Foreign Ministry of the DPRK gave the following answer to the question put by KCNA Saturday as regards the fact that U.S. revealed the double standards and brigandish nature by denying the DPRK the right to launch satellite for peaceful purposes:
DPRK Will Retaliate against Provokers: CPRK Secretariat KCNA 02 Feb 2013 -- The Secretariat of the Committee for the Peaceful Reunification of Korea (CPRK) issued information bulletin No. 1019 Saturday.
Workshop Held for Participants of Fourth Conference of Cell Secretaries of WPK KCNA 02 Feb 2013 -- A workshop for the participants of the Fourth Conference of Cell Secretaries of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) took place here from January 29 to February 1.
Joint Performance Given KCNA 02 Feb 2013 -- The joint performance 'The Voice of the Mother' was given for the participants in the Fourth Conference of Cell Secretaries of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) by the Moranbong Band and the State Merited Chorus of the Korean People's Army in Pyongyang on Friday.
Contributors to Successful Satellite Launch Awarded State Decorations KCNA 02 Feb 2013 -- DPRK's scientists, technicians, workers and officials who contributed to the successful liftoff of satellite Kwangmyongsong 3-2 were awarded state decorations.
New Poster of 17th Kimjongilia Festival Produced KCNA 02 Feb 2013 -- A poster of the 17th Kimjongilia Festival to be held in Pyongyang with splendor on the occasion of the birth anniversary of leader Kim Jong Il was produced.
Vol. 3 of 'Complete Collection of Kim Jong Il's Works' Off Press KCNA 02 Feb 2013 -- Vol. 3 of 'Complete Collection of Kim Jong Il's Works' was published in the DPRK.
Many Famous Works Created in DPRK for Ten Years KCNA 02 Feb 2013 -- Leader Kim Jong Il in his famous work 'Journalists and Writers Should Be Songun Revolutionary Fighters Holding the Party with Pen of Revolution' on Feb. 3, Juche 92 (2003) clarified the idea of the Workers' Party of Korea on attaching importance to media and set forth the revolutionary policy on bringing about a great turn in media and literary and art activities.
'The Voice of the Mother', Song in Praise of WPK KCNA 02 Feb 2013 -- 'The Voice of the Mother', a song created in Juche 81 (1992), is nowadays popular among the people in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
DPRK Not Be Bound to Any 'Resolution' of UNSC: Rodong Sinmun KCNA 02 Feb 2013 -- The UNSC adopted a 'resolution on sanctions' against the DPRK, terming its satellite launch 'a launch of ballistic missile,' an application of the most despicable and deceptive double standards.
True Colors of Peace Wreckers Can Not Be Concealed: Rodong Sinmun KCNA 02 Feb 2013 -- The Lee Myung Bak group of traitors in south Korea can not conceal the true colors as the arch criminal who has violated the peace on the Korean Peninsula and gravely threatened the life and security of the nation in the whole period of its office, says Rodong Sinmun Saturday in a bylined article.
North Korean Nuke and Missile Tests Undermine Stability AFPS 01 Feb 2013 -- North Korea’s nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs constitute a serious threat to international peace and security and undermine the peace and stability of the Korean Peninsula as well as the Northeast Asia region.
Title of DPRK Labor Hero Awarded to Secretaries of Party Cells KCNA 01 Feb 2013 -- The title of the DPRK Labor Hero and Gold Medal (hammer and sickle) and Order of National Flag First Class were awarded to secretaries of party cells of the Workers' Party of Korea Kim Sun Ok, head of animals keeping team No. 2 of breeding and keeping shop No. 1 of the Central Zoo of the Pleasure Park General Bureau, An Ho Chun, journalist of the Second Section of the Fifth Department of the Korean Central News Agency, Ri Tong Ho, smelter of the Songjin Steel Complex, O Jae Hwan, culturist of the third work-team of production shop No. 4 of the Pupho Shallow Sea Culture Station in South Hwanghae Province, Hong Sun Jae, farmer of agricultural work-team No. 1 of the Ponghwa Co-op Farm in Kangdong County, Pyongyang, Kim Hak Su, farmer of agricultural work-team No. 11 of the Ryangdam Farm in Unchon County, South Hwanghae Province, Ri Kyong Hwa, feller of production work-team No. 2 of the Sollim Pass Station of the Phungso Forestry Station in Ryangg ang Province.
DPRK People Vow to Win in Face-off with U.S. KCNA 01 Feb 2013 -- The Korean people, including servicepersons, are categorically rejecting the 'resolution on sanctions', cooked up by the UN Security Council at the initiative of the United States.
UNSC 'Resolutions' against DPRK Unjust KCNA 01 Feb 2013 -- On Jan. 22 the U.S.-dominated UNSC fabricated the 'resolution on sanctions' calling for hostile steps against the DPRK over its satellite launch for peaceful purposes.
No Denuclearization of Korean Peninsula without Denuclearization of World: Rodong Sinmun KCNA 01 Feb 2013 -- The denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula is impossible unless the world is denuclearized as it has become clear now that the U.S. policy hostile to the DPRK remains unchanged, says Rodong Sinmun Friday in a bylined article.

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