July 2013 - North Korea Special Weapons News

More N. Korean Rocket Launches Expected VOA 31 Jul 2013 -- Specialists following North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile development concur the reclusive state is nearly certain to continue launching long-range rockets.
Panama Finds Fighter Jet Engines On North Korean Ship RFE/RL 31 Jul 2013 -- Panamanian investigators have discovered engines for MiG-21 fighter jets aboard a North Korean ship coming from Cuba that was seized earlier this month.
U.S.-South Korea Exercises Vital to Readiness, General Says AFPS 30 Jul 2013 -- North Korea is investing in asymmetric systems such as special operations, cyber, and ballistic missiles as its conventional forces have declined in capability.
China Exports to North Korea Fall VOA 30 Jul 2013 -- Newly released Chinese trade data show that during the first six months of the year, exports to North Korea fell for the first time in four years.
US Veterans Return from N. Korea After Search for Pilot's Remains VOA 30 Jul 2013 -- An 88-year-old American Medal of Honor winner from the Korean War this week wrapped up an unprecedented trip to North Korea.
Kim Jong Un Has Photo Session with Overseas Koreans KCNA 30 Jul 2013 -- Kim Jong Un had a photo session with overseas Koreans who took part in the celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the victory in the great Fatherland Liberation War.
Kim Jong Un Has Photo Session with War Veteran Delegates KCNA 30 Jul 2013 -- Kim Jong Un had a photo session with the war veteran delegates who took part in the celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the victory in the great Fatherland Liberation War.
Reports: Carter Making Private Trip to North Korea VOA 29 Jul 2013 -- There are numerous reports that former U.S. president Jimmy Carter will travel to North Korea on a "private" mission to free a Korean-American man detained there.
Koreas Exchange Blame on Factory Talks Breakdown VOA 29 Jul 2013 -- North Korea is not responding to South Korea's proposal for a final round of talks to try to re-open their joint industrial zone in Kaesong.
Kim Jong Un Visits Songhung Revolutionary Site KCNA 29 Jul 2013 -- The dear respected Marshal Kim Jong Un visited the Songhung Revolutionary Site where the Command of the Chinese People's Volunteers was located.
Kim Jong Un Visits Cemetery of Fallen Fighters of CPV KCNA 29 Jul 2013 -- The dear respected Marshal Kim Jong Un visited the Cemetery of fallen fighters of the Chinese People's Volunteers in Hoechang County, South Phyongan Province.
Fireworks Gala Marks Anniversary of Victory in Fatherland Liberation War KCNA 27 Jul 2013 -- Fireworks gala 'We will always emerge victorious!' took place here on Saturday, the 60th anniversary of the victory in the Fatherland Liberation War.
Grand Banquet Given to Mark Anniversary of War Victory in Presence of Kim Jong Un KCNA 27 Jul 2013 -- The Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea and the National Defence Commission of the DPRK gave a grand banquet at the Mokran House Saturday, the 60th anniversary of the victory in the great Fatherland Liberation War.
Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum Opens in Presence of Kim Jong Un KCNA 27 Jul 2013 -- An opening ceremony of the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum took place with splendor on Saturday.
Kim Jong Un Visits Kumsusan Palace of Sun KCNA 27 Jul 2013 -- Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), first chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK and supreme commander of the Korean People's Army, visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun to pay tribute to Generalissimos Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il on Saturday, 60th anniversary of the victory in the great Fatherland Liberation War.
War Victory Day Observed in DPRK KCNA 27 Jul 2013 -- The DPRK has celebrated the 60th anniversary of the victory in the Fatherland Liberation War with splendor.
Korean War Vets Brought Freedom, Victory to 50 Million AFPS 27 Jul 2013 -- While the Korean War ended just about where it started, "that war was no tie," President Barack Obama said today. "Korea was a victory."
Hagel, Winnefeld Honor Korean War Vets, Those Still Serving in the Republic AFPS 27 Jul 2013 -- Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Navy Adm. James Winnefeld remembered the Korean War as the first time the world united under the banner of the United Nations to stand up to aggression and support the rule of law.
Korean Peninsula, Obama Mark Armistice Anniversary VOA 27 Jul 2013 -- Koreans across the peninsula have observed the 60th anniversary of the 1953 armistice that ended fighting in the Korean War.
National Meeting Marks 60th Anniversary of Victory in Fatherland Liberation War KCNA 26 Jul 2013 -- A grand national meeting was held at May Day Stadium Friday to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the victory in the great Fatherland Liberation War.
Kim Jong Un Enjoys Grand Gymnastic, Artistic Performance 'Arirang' KCNA 26 Jul 2013 -- The dear respected Kim Jong Un enjoyed grand gymnastic and artistic performance 'Arirang', Kim Il Sung Prize winner, on Friday on the occasion of the anniversary of the victory in the Fatherland Liberation War.
Kim Jong Un Meets Heads of Foreign Delegations KCNA 26 Jul 2013 -- 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, met heads of delegations of different countries staying in the DPRK to take part in the celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the victory in the great Fatherland Liberation War on Friday.
North Korea warns South over Kaesong Iran Press TV 26 Jul 2013 -- North Korea has warned South Korea of bringing back the troops that were stationed at the closed jointly-run Kaesong Industrial Zone.
North Korea, China hold talks in Pyongyang amid regional tensions Iran Press TV 26 Jul 2013 -- North Korea's leader has held a meeting with China's vice president in Pyongyang, with Beijing calling for the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, a report says.
Ceremony of Completion of War Martyrs Cemetery Held in Presence of Kim Jong Un KCNA 25 Jul 2013 -- The Fatherland Liberation War Martyrs Cemetery was successfully built in Pyongyang on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the victory in the great Fatherland Liberation War.
Kim Jong Un Meets Delegation of PRC KCNA 25 Jul 2013 -- 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, received the delegation of the People's Republic of China (PRC) led by Li Yuanchao, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and vice-president of the PRC, on Thursday.
Kim Yong Nam Meets Chinese Delegation KCNA 25 Jul 2013 -- Kim Yong Nam, member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, met the delegation of the People's Republic of China led by Li Yuanchao, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and vice-president of the PRC, at the Mansudae Assembly Hall Thursday when the delegation paid a courtesy call on him.
North-South Working-level Talks End in Stalemate KCNA 25 Jul 2013 -- The sixth round of the working-level talks between the authorities of the north and the south of Korea for the normalization of operation in the Kaesong Industrial Zone took place in the zone Thursday.
DPR Korea: UN teams assessing flood damage from heavy seasonal rains UN News Centre 25 Jul 2013 -- United Nations assessment teams in north-eastern Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) have reached some of the areas most badly affected by two weeks of heavy seasonal rain and could report on the flood damage as early as today.
North Korean Leader Makes Rare Public Appearence VOA 25 Jul 2013 -- The North Korean leader made a rare public appearance Thursday morning, kicking off official events as the isolated country begins marking a key anniversary.
Kim Il Sung's Exploits Performed for Victory in War Lauded KCNA 24 Jul 2013 -- A public presentation of the Ministry of the People's Armed Forces on the greatness and exploits President Kim Il Sung and leader Kim Jong Il performed by winning a victory in the anti-imperialist struggle took place on Wednesday on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the victory in the great Fatherland Liberation War.
Kim Il Sung's Leadership for Victory in War KCNA 24 Jul 2013 -- President Kim Il Sung visited 1 000 plus units, covering more than 20 480 km during the hard-fought war. He, sharing his destiny with the service personnel and people, led the Fatherland Liberation War to victory with his distinguished military wisdom, outstanding strategy and tactics, big trust and loving care.
Construction of Ski Resort on Masik Pass Progresses Apace KCNA 24 Jul 2013 -- Signal achievements have been made on a daily basis at the construction site of Ski Resort on Masik Pass with the approach of the 60th anniversary of the victory in the Fatherland Liberation War.
New Postage Stamps Issued in DPRK KCNA 24 Jul 2013 -- The State Stamp Bureau of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea has recently issued new postage stamps (two sheets, a sheetlet and an individual stamp) on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Korean people's victory in the Fatherland Liberation War (June 25, 1950-July 27, 1953).
Kimilsungia-Kimjongilia Exhibition Opens KCNA 24 Jul 2013 -- The Kimilsungia-Kimjongilia exhibition opened here with due ceremony at the Kimilsungia-Kimjongilia Exhibition on Wednesday to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Korean people's victory in the great Fatherland Liberation War.
North Korea Faces Worsening Flood Crisis, 13 Killed VOA 24 Jul 2013 -- North Korea is struggling to cope with a worsening flood crisis that has killed at least 13 people and damaged thousands of homes in the past week.
Flood Damage Grows in DPRK KCNA 23 Jul 2013 -- Flood damage by consecutive downpour and heavy rainfalls is growing in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
No Work at North Korean Launch Site for 8 Months: Analysts VOA 23 Jul 2013 -- New satellite photos suggest construction work has been halted for the last eight months at a key North Korean launch site intended to test bigger and more advanced rockets.
Book 'Among the People' Vol. 102 Published in DPRK KCNA 22 Jul 2013 -- The Workers' Party of Korea Publishing House published book of memoirs 'Among the People' Vol. 102 to mark the 60th anniversary of the victory in the great Fatherland Liberation War.
Kim Il Sung Takes Van of Sacred War KCNA 22 Jul 2013 -- During the Fatherland Liberation War (June 25, 1950-July 27, 1953), President Kim Il Sung always found himself in the frontline area to lead the war to victory.
Torrential Rain Hits DPRK, Causing Flood Damage KCNA 22 Jul 2013 -- Heavy rains have swept the central part of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, causing flood damage.
Panama says found MiG fighter jets on seized North Korean ship Iran Press TV 22 Jul 2013 -- Panama says it has uncovered two Russian-made MiG-21 fighter jets on board a North Korean cargo ship that it seized along with the crew at the Panama Canal.
Panama Finds Soviet MiG Fighters on Seized N. Korea Ship RIA Novosti 22 Jul 2013 -- Investigators in Panama discovered two Soviet-built MiG-21 fighter jets while unloading a North Korean ship that was seized last week with 240 tons of concealed weapons parts on board as it tried to enter the Panama Canal en route to North Korea from Cuba, media reports said Monday.
N. Korea Flooding Hampers Search for Downed US Pilot VOA 22 Jul 2013 -- VOA correspondent Steve Herman is in North Korea and has been able to make a rare journey out from the capital Pyongyong, where he's had a first-hand glimpse at some of the damage in the country caused by overflowing rivers and other flooding. He reports from Hyangsan, where recent heavy rainfall has led to the discovery of some human remains that seem to date back to the Korean War.
Premier Makes Field Survey of Farming in S. Hwanghae Province KCNA 21 Jul 2013 -- Premier of the DPRK Cabinet Pak Pong Ju made a field survey of the farming in Pudok Co-op Farm of Jaeryong County, Oguk Co-op Farm of Anak County and Jangryon and Kwanhae Co-op farms of Unryul County in South Hwanghae Province.
DPRK Refutes Misinformation Spread by Chosun Ilbo KCNA 19 Jul 2013 -- The spokesman for the Committee for the Peaceful Reunification of Korea (CPRK) on Friday gave the following answer to a question put by KCNA refuting the misinformation released by Chosun Ilbo, anti-DPRK conspiratorial paper, to hurt the dignity of its supreme leadership, at the prodding of the south Korean puppet regime:
DPRK Premier Visits Hospitals under Construction KCNA 19 Jul 2013 -- DPRK Premier Pak Pong Ju made a field survey of the children's hospital and dental hospital under construction.
Kim Jong Il's Statue Erected at Kim Jong Il University of People's Security KCNA 19 Jul 2013 -- The statue of the great Generalissimo Kim Jong Il was erected on the campus of Kim Jong Il University of People's Security.
Rodong Sinmun on Establishing Peace Mechanism on Korean Peninsula KCNA 19 Jul 2013 -- To defuse tensions on the Korean Peninsula and replace the armistice system by a peace one is a pressing task for ensuring durable peace, says Rodong Sinmun in an article Friday.
North Korean Cargo Ship Seizure Under Scrutiny VOA 19 Jul 2013 -- It was a bizarre discovery: Customs officials find containers loaded with Soviet-era weapon parts hidden under bags of sugar on a North Korean-flagged freighter trying to pass through the Panama Canal.
UN team to inspect North Korean ship Iran Press TV 19 Jul 2013 -- A UN team of investigators will go to Panama in August to inspect a North Korean ship that was seized after weapons were found on board the vessel.
Panama to file criminal charges against North Korean ship crew Iran Press TV 19 Jul 2013 -- Panamanian authorities have charged 33 crew members of the North Korean cargo ship seized at the Panama Canal with jeopardizing public security by trying to transport undeclared arms.
UN Experts to Investigate N. Korean Arms-Smuggling Ship RIA Novosti 19 Jul 2013 -- UN experts will soon travel to Panama to investigate a recent incident with a North Korean ship seized by Panamanian authorities on suspicions of illegal arms-trafficking, a US official at the UN said.
Kim Il Sung Leads Korean War to Victory (5) KCNA 18 Jul 2013 -- During the Fatherland Liberation War (June 1950-July 1953), President Kim Il Sung created a wave of unique war methods to counter the enemy's attack in the air and on the ground.
North Korea urges Panama to release ship Iran Press TV 18 Jul 2013 -- Pyongyang has called on Panama City to immediately release a North Korean ship that Panama seized, along with its crew, after weapons were discovered on board the vessel.
North Korea Tells Panama to Release Its Arms-Carrying Ship RIA Novosti 18 Jul 2013 -- The North Korean Foreign Ministry requested Panama to release its vessel carrying military equipment from Cuba, South Korean and Western media said on Wednesday.
Pyongyang Demands Panama Return Seized Ship VOA 18 Jul 2013 -- North Korea is demanding Panama return its ship and release the crew it detained after concealed weapons from Cuba were found on board. Pyongyang and Havana claim the weapons are for repair and return to Cuba but experts are investigating whether the two violated United Nations sanctions against North Korea weapons deals.
DPRK FM Spokesman Urges Panamanian Authorities Let Apprehended Crewmen, Ship of DPRK Leave KCNA 17 Jul 2013 -- A spokesman for the DPRK Foreign Ministry gave the following answer to a question put by KCNA on Wednesday as regards the case of the DPRK trading ship Chongchongang apprehended in Panama:
Fourth Round of Working Talks between Authorities of North and South of Korea Held KCNA 17 Jul 2013 -- The fourth round of working talks between the authorities of the north and the south of Korea were held in the Kaesong Industrial Zone on Wednesday to normalize the operation in the zone.
DPRK Led by Kim Jong Un Will Prosper KCNA 17 Jul 2013 -- Papers of the DPRK on Wednesday dedicate editorials to the first anniversary of the title of Marshal of the DPRK awarded to the dear respected Kim Jong Un.
DPRK Hit by Downpour KCNA 17 Jul 2013 -- Heavy rains swept through the DPRK from July 9 to 16.
Construction of Ski Resort Progresses Apace in DPRK KCNA 17 Jul 2013 -- Soldier-builders are pushing ahead with the construction of a ski resort on Masik Pass in the DPRK to carry it out in a short span of time.
Climate Change Gets Serious in Korea KCNA 17 Jul 2013 -- The Hydro-meteorological Service of the DPRK comprehensively studied and analyzed the climate change for the past five years to predict the climate change for the upcoming five years.
Kim Il Sung Praised for Feats for War Victory KCNA 17 Jul 2013 -- Personages in Nepal and Myanmar made public statements on July 10 and 12 with the approach of the 60th anniversary of the Korean people's victory in the Fatherland Liberation War.
N. Korea Demands Release of Seized Ship VOA 17 Jul 2013 -- North Korea is demanding that Panama release a Pyongyang-flagged ship seized in Panamanian waters, saying the commandeered Cuban arms shipment on board was part of a legitimate deal.
Panama seizes N Korean ship for arms transport from Cuba Iran Press TV 17 Jul 2013 -- Panamanian officials have announced detaining a North Korean flagged ship at the Panama Canal, alleging that the vessel, which departed from Cuba, was engaged in arms trafficking.
Cuba Admits Its Missile Parts Found on N. Korean Ship VOA 17 Jul 2013 -- The Cuban foreign ministry has acknowledged that a North Korean ship seized near the Panama Canal was carrying a shipment of weapons from Cuba.
Kim Jong Un Visits Children's Hospital, Dental Hospital under Construction KCNA 16 Jul 2013 -- 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, Tuesday provided field guidance to the children's hospital and dental hospital now under construction.
U.S. Talk about 'Missile Threat from North Korea' Refuted: KCNA Commentary KCNA 16 Jul 2013 -- The U.S. Congressional Research Service in its recent report called for 'cooperation' between the U.S. and its allies in establishing the U.S.-led combined MD system in the Asia-Pacific region, crying out for 'bolstering deterrence and defensive capabilities to cope with missile threat from north Korea.'
Kim Il Sung Leads Korean War to Victory (3) KCNA 16 Jul 2013 -- In September Juche 39 (1950), when the Korean People's Army was forced to take a strategic temporary retreat in the Korean War (June 25, 1950 - July 27, 1953), President Kim Il Sung convened an operational meeting of the KPA Supreme Command and advanced a policy of forming the second front in order to reverse the war situation.
S Korea blames North for cyber attack Iran Press TV 16 Jul 2013 -- South Korea has claimed that the North is behind last-month cyber attack against a number of government and news media websites.
Panama Seizes N. Korean Ship Carrying Undeclared Weapons VOA 16 Jul 2013 -- Panama's president says his country has intercepted a North Korean ship coming from Cuba that was attempting to pass through the Panama Canal with suspected missile parts.
Korean Talks on Reopening Joint Complex See Little Progress VOA 16 Jul 2013 -- Negotiators from North and South Korea are meeting for a fourth round of talks July 17 with little progress so far in restarting the jointly invested Kaesong industrial complex. The factory park is the last remaining symbol of inter-Korean cooperation and analysts say a failure to reopen it would increase tensions in already fractured relations.
Kim Jong Un Provides Field Guidance to Mushroom Farm KCNA 15 Jul 2013 -- Marshal Kim Jong Un, supreme commander of the Korean People's Army (KPA), first secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and first chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK, provided field guidance to the Mushroom Farm built by Farm No. 1116 under KPA Unit 534.
Third Round of Working Talks between Authorities of North and South of Korea Held KCNA 15 Jul 2013 -- The third round of working talks between the authorities of the north and the south of Korea were held in the Kaesong Industrial Zone Monday to normalize the operation in the zone.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Celebrating War Victory Day as Great Festival of Victors KCNA 15 Jul 2013 -- Rodong Sinmun Monday in an editorial calls on all people to more dynamically advance to greet July 27, the day of the victory in the Fatherland Liberation War, demonstrating the spirit of uninterrupted innovations and progress under the leadership of the dear respected Marshal Kim Jong Un.
Rodong Sinmun Observes Anniversary of Kim Jong Il's Work KCNA 15 Jul 2013 -- The service personnel and people of the DPRK will build the most powerful nation on this land to be envied by the world as they are firmly armed with the Juche idea and applying it to practice.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Defusing Confrontation between North and South of Korea KCNA 15 Jul 2013 -- To defuse the confrontation between the north and the south of Korea is essential for bringing earlier the independent and peaceful reunification of the country, says Rodong Sinmun in a bylined article on Monday.
DPRK Permanent Representative Refers to Necessity of Dismantlement of 'UN Command' KCNA 14 Jul 2013 -- The DPRK permanent representative at the UN Office and other international organizations in Geneva was interviewed by reporters at the DPRK permanent mission on Wednesday.
Kim Il Sung Unfolds Grand Blueprint for Postwar Rehabilitation and Construction during Fatherland Liberation War KCNA 14 Jul 2013 -- President Kim Il Sung looked far into the future of the country which won a victory in the grim period of the Fatherland Liberation War, firmly believing in the strength of the army and people, and unfolded a bright blueprint for the postwar rehabilitation and construction.
Notice Sent to South Side KCNA 13 Jul 2013 -- The Secretariat of the Committee for the Peaceful Reunification of Korea on July 11 sent a notice to the south side.
More Downpour to Hit DPRK KCNA 12 Jul 2013 -- The DPRK is likely to be affected by a strong rainy front between July 14 and 16.
Downpour Continues in DPRK KCNA 12 Jul 2013 -- Downpour has continued in the central areas of the DPRK on Friday, too.
Flood Damage in Central Areas of DPRK KCNA 12 Jul 2013 -- Flooding by downpour and heavy rains has brought damage to the central areas of the DPRK.
Kim Il Sung Formulates Postwar Reconstruction Plan in Wartime KCNA 12 Jul 2013 -- Confident in victory in the 1950-1953 Fatherland Liberation War, President Kim Il Sung formulated a far-reaching plan for postwar reconstruction in wartime and pushed ahead with its preparations step by step.
Kim Il Sung's Warm Love for Army, People in Wartime KCNA 12 Jul 2013 -- During the Fatherland Liberation War (June 25, 1950-July 27, 1953) President Kim Il Sung showed warm love for the servicepersons and civilians despite difficult conditions.
Pacom Commander Discusses North Korea Situation AFPS 12 Jul 2013 -- North Korea’s historic, alternating cycle of provocative attacks and inconclusive negotiations is well known.
DPRK Busy with Preparations to Mark War Victory Day KCNA 12 Jul 2013 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea is seething with preparations for significantly celebrating the 60th anniversary of the victory in the Fatherland Liberation War.
North Korea ‘not to drop nuclear deterrence’ PressTV 11 Jul 2013 -- North Korea says it will not relinquish its nuclear deterrence unless the United States ends its hostile policy toward Pyongyang.
Reception Marks Anniversary of DPRK-China Treaty KCNA 11 Jul 2013 -- The DPRK embassy in Beijing hosted a reception to celebrate the 52nd anniversary of the DPRK-China Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance.
No Deal After Koreas Talks on Re-Opening Joint Factory VOA 10 Jul 2013 -- South Korea and North Korea failed to reach a deal during talks aimed at re-opening a joint factory complex.
South, North Korea Talk Future of Joint Industrial Complex RIA Novosti 10 Jul 2013 -- North and South Korea have begun working-level talks on the future of a joint industrial zone.
Koreas begin talks on reopening joint industrial zone PressTV 10 Jul 2013 -- South and North Korea have started talks on the reopening of the joint Kaesong industrial zone.
Second Working-level Talks between North, South of Korea Held KCNA 10 Jul 2013 -- The second working-level talks between authorities of the north and the south of Korea for normalizing the operation in the Kaesong Industrial Zone took place Wednesday.
New Japan Defense Paper Angers Neighbors VOA 09 Jul 2013 -- China and South Korea are criticizing the latest defense report released by Japan.
Japan warns of China ‘coercive’ behavior around disputed islands PressTV 09 Jul 2013 -- The Japanese government has warned that China’s “coercive” behavior in waters around the disputed islands in the East China Sea was dangerous and could increase the risk of clashes.
S Koreans visit joint industrial complex PressTV 09 Jul 2013 -- Officials and workers from South Korea have visited the jointly-run Kaesong industrial complex in North Korea.
Minju Joson Lays Bare Illegality of "UN Command" KCNA 08 Jul 2013 -- The DPRK permanent representative at the UN on June 21 clarified the stand of the DPRK government for the dismantlement of the "UN Command".
Kim Jong Un Visits Kumsusan Palace of Sun KCNA 08 Jul 2013 -- Kim Jong Un visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun to pay tribute to Generalissimos Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il at 00:00 on Monday, the greatest memorial day of the nation.
DPRK, ROK to Reopen Joint Industrial Complex RIA Novosti 07 Jul 2013 -- North and South Korea have agreed to reopen a joint industrial zone to keep alive the only viable economic link between the two countries.
Working-level Talks of Inter-Korean Authorities Held KCNA 07 Jul 2013 -- Working-level talks between authorities of the north and the south of Korea for the normalization of the Kaesong Industrial Zone were held on Saturday and Sunday.
DPR Korea: UN human rights probe begins work UN News Centre 05 Jul 2013 -- The United Nations panel set up to investigate human rights violations in the DPRK began its work.
North Korea Agrees to Talks on Kaesong Dispute VOA 04 Jul 2013 -- North Korea has agreed to hold inter-Korean governmental working level talks at Tongilgak on July 6.
South Korea proposes new talks with North Korea on Kaesong PressTV 04 Jul 2013 -- South Korea has offered a new round of talks with North Korea to reopen the jointly-run Kaesong Industrial Zone.
Anniversary of July 4 North-South Joint Statement Marked KCNA 04 Jul 2013 -- Rodong Sinmun Thursday dedicates a bylined article to the 41st anniversary of the July 4 North-South Joint Statement.
American in North Korean Labor Camp Appeals to US for Help VOA 03 Jul 2013 -- A Korean-American sentenced to hard labor in a North Korean prison camp has appealed to the U.S. government to secure his release.
Seoul: Pyongyang Offers to Let Businesses Inspect Industrial Complex VOA 03 Jul 2013 -- South Korea says the North has made a surprise offer to allow South Korean business people to inspect their equipment at a shuttered joint industrial complex.
South Korean firms threaten to leave joint industrial zone PressTV 03 Jul 2013 -- Tens of South Korean companies have threatened to withdraw from a joint industrial zone in North Korea.
Kim Jong Un Gives Field Guidance to Kangdong Precision Machine Plant KCNA 03 Jul 2013 -- Marshal Kim Jong Un gave field guidance to the Kangdong Precision Machine Plant.
N. Korea Doubles Down on Nuclear Program VOA 02 Jul 2013 -- North Korea says it will not give up its nuclear program unless Washington changes its "hostile" tone and ends sanctions against it.
Remarks With Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, and Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 01 Jul 2013
U.S.-Japan-Republic of Korea Trilateral Meeting US Dept. of State 01 Jul 2013
Kerry: US, China, Japan 'United' on N. Korea Denuclearization VOA 01 Jul 2013 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says China is taking "firm steps" to convince North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons program.
North Korea condemns remarks by South Korean President Park PressTV 01 Jul 2013 -- North Korea has condemned recent remarks by South Korean President Park Geun-hye about denuclearization of the country.
CPRK Accuses S. Korean Chief Executive of Her Anti-DPRK Remarks KCNA 01 Jul 2013 -- The spokesman for the Committee for the Peaceful Reunification of Korea gave the following answer to a question put by KCNA.
Kim Jong Un Visits War Museum Nearing Completion KCNA 01 Jul 2013 -- Marshal Kim Jong Un visited the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum close to completion.
Kim Jong Un Visits Cemetery of Fallen Fighters of KPA KCNA 01 Jul 2013 -- Marshal Kim Jong Un visited the Cemetery of Fallen Fighters of the KPA whose construction is close to completion.
Kim Jong Un Inspects Construction Site of Apartment Houses for Scientists KCNA 01 Jul 2013 -- Marshal Kim Jong Un visited the construction site of apartment houses for scientists.

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