Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
April 2015 - North Korea Special Weapons News
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- Experts: Trip Cancellation Unlikely To Affect Moscow-Pyongyang Ties VOA 30 Apr 2015 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sudden cancellation of a tentative trip to Moscow is not likely to affect overall relations between Moscow and Pyongyang, experts say.
- North Korea's Kim Will Not Come To Moscow For Victory Day RFE/RL 30 Apr 2015 -- The Kremlin says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will not come to Moscow for May 9 Victory Day ceremonies.
- Envoy: Russians Preparing for Kim Jong Un Visit VOA 29 Apr 2015 -- A Russian diplomat in Pyongyang has confirmed that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un accepted Moscow's invitation to Russia's Victory Day, the Brazilian ambassador to Pyongyang said.
- Expert Says China's Nuclear Warning Might Be Sign of Frustration With US VOA 27 Apr 2015 -- China's recent warning that North Korea might have expanded its nuclear weapons capability could be a sign of Beijing's growing frustration with Washington's refusal to have dialogue with Pyongyang, a former nuclear arms adviser to President Barak Obama said.
- S.Korea struggles to resolve wage issue with DPRK in economic zone People's Daily 27 Apr 2015 -- South Korea is struggling to resolve the wage hike issue with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea(DPRK) for workers employed by South Korean companies in the Kaesong industrial complex as the DPRK-proposed deadline went by last week.
- S.Korea approves fertilizer aid to DPRK first in 5 years People's Daily 27 Apr 2015 -- South Korea on Monday approved a fertilizer aid to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) for the first time in five years.
- Pyongyang Threatens Pre-Emptive Nuclear Strike Over 'US Nuclear Threat' Sputnik 27 Apr 2015 -- North Korea threatened on Monday to target the United States with its nuclear weapons to stop "an ever-increasing nuclear threat" from the United States.
- Fifth Meeting of Training Officers of KPA Held under Guidance of Kim Jong Un KCNA 26 Apr 2015 -- The Fifth Meeting of Training Officers of the Korean People's Army took place here on April 24 and 25 under the guidance of Marshal Kim Jong Un.
- Talks between Chairmen of DPRK-Russia Inter-governmental Committee Held KCNA 26 Apr 2015 -- Talks between Ri Ryong Nam, minister of External Economic Relations who is chairman of the DPRK side to the DPRK-Russia Inter-governmental Committee for the Cooperation in Trade, Economy, Science and Technology, and Alexandr Galushka, minister of Development of Far East who is chairman of the Russian side to the committee were held here on Sunday.
- Kim Jong Un Calls for 'Revolutionizing' the Army's Training Sputnik 26 Apr 2015 -- The supreme leader of North Korea explained that a 'revolution' in combat practice would strengthen the Army's military capabilities by a hundred times.
- National Meeting Held to Mark Founding Anniversary of KPA KCNA 24 Apr 2015 -- A national meeting took place in front of the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum on Friday to mark the 83rd founding anniversary of the Korean People's Army (KPA).
- DPRK to establish 2nd int'l tourist zone People's Daily 24 Apr 2015 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has declared a second international tourist zone, the official KCNA news agency reported Thursday.
- Kim Jong Un Provides Field Guidance to Wonsan Baby Home and Orphanage Close to Completion KCNA 22 Apr 2015 -- 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, provided field guidance to Wonsan Baby Home and Orphanage close to completion.
- DPRK Premier Makes Field Survey of Construction Site of Monggumpho Fishery Base KCNA 21 Apr 2015 -- DPRK Premier Pak Pong Ju made a field survey of the construction site of the Monggumpho Fishery Base under the Ministry of Fisheries.
- S.Korea, DPRK still in deadlock on wage hike for economic zone People's Daily 20 Apr 2015 -- South Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) is still in deadlock on the issue for wage hike of DPRK workers in the joint industrial complex in the DPRK's border town of Kaesong.
- Kim Jong Un Gives Field Guidance to Construction Site of Paektusan Songun Youth Power Station KCNA 20 Apr 2015 -- 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, provided field guidance to the construction site of the Paektusan Songun Youth Power Station.
- Kim Jong Un Meets Fighter Pilots' Expedition of Mt. Paektu Area KCNA 19 Apr 2015 -- Fighter pilots of the Korean People's Army toured the revolutionary battle sites in the area of Mt. Paektu from April 11, on orders of Supreme Commander Kim Jong Un.
- Kim Jong Un Goes Up Mt. Paektu with Fighter Pilots of KPA KCNA 19 Apr 2015 -- Kim Jong Un, supreme commander of the Korean People's Army, climbed the top of Mt. Paektu at dawn of Saturday, together with the members of KPA fighter pilots' expedition of the revolutionary battle sites in the area of Mt. Paektu.
- US 'Reviewing Options' on N. Korea Over Human Rights Violations VOA 19 Apr 2015 -- The United States is "reviewing options" to hold North Korean officials accountable for human rights violations.
- Kim Jong Un Has Photo Session with Developers of Light Aircraft KCNA 16 Apr 2015 -- 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, called the scientists, technicians, workers and officials who contributed to manufacturing light aircraft to the building of the Party Central Committee and had a photo session with them.
- Koreas at Odds Over Kaesong Wage Fees VOA 15 Apr 2015 -- The government in Seoul says North Korea is set to charge South Korean firms a controversial late fee for not paying workers at the Kaesong Industrial Complex a disputed wage increase.
- US Dismisses Disagreement With Seoul on N Korea Nuclear Threat VOA 14 Apr 2015 -- The U.S. has dismissed media reports that Washington and Seoul have different assessments of Pyongyang's nuclear ability to miniaturize a nuclear weapon.
- Kim Jong Un Inspects Construction Site in Pyongyang International Airport KCNA 12 Apr 2015 -- Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, first chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission and supreme commander of the Korean People's Army, gave field guidance to the construction site of Terminal 2 of Pyongyang International Airport nearing completion.
- KPA Service Personnel Meet to Pledge Loyalty KCNA 12 Apr 2015 -- A ceremony of service personnel of the ground, navy, air and anti-air force and strategic force of the Korean People's Army took place at the plaza of the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun Sunday to express profound homage to President Kim Il Sung and leader Kim Jong Il and pledge loyalty to Marshal Kim Jong Un on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the President.
- National Meeting Marks 3rd Anniversary of Kim Jong Un's Election to Top Posts of WPK, State KCNA 11 Apr 2015 -- A national meeting took place at the April 25 House of Culture on Saturday to celebrate the 3rd anniversary of Marshal Kim Jong Un's election to the top posts of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and the state.
- DPRK announces personnel changes in military leadership People's Daily 10 Apr 2015 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Thursday announced personnel changes in the country's National Defense Commission.
- Third Session of 13th SPA of DPRK Held KCNA 09 Apr 2015 -- The Third Session of the 13th Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) of the DPRK took place at the Mansudae Assembly Hall Thursday.
- SPA Session Reviews Cabinet Work Last Year and Advances Its Tasks for This Year KCNA 09 Apr 2015 -- Deputy Pak Pong Ju, premier of the Cabinet, delivered a report on the work done by the Cabinet last year and tasks facing it this year at the Third Session of the 13th Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) of the DPRK Thursday.
- SPA Session Reviews Implementation of State Budget for 2014 and Sets forth State Budget for 2015 KCNA 09 Apr 2015 -- Deputy Ki Kwang Ho, minister of Finance, made a report on the review of the fulfillment of the state budget of the DPRK for Juche 103 (2014) and the state budget for Juche 104 (2015) at the Third Session of the 13th Supreme People's Assembly on Thursday.
- DPRK anounces minor personnel changes in leadership People's Daily 09 Apr 2015 -- Deputy Pak To Chun was recalled on Thursday from as a member of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's National Defence Commission due to his transfer to other post.
- N Korea Fires Missiles Into Sea Ahead of Pentagon Official's Visit to Japan Sputnik 09 Apr 2015 -- North Korea has fired two short-range missiles into the sea ahead of the visit by US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter to Japan earlier this week, South Korean TV channel YTN reported Thursday.
- US: North Korea Has Nuclear Warheads for Intercontinental Missiles Sputnik 09 Apr 2015 -- United States intelligence believes North Korea has miniaturized a nuclear weapon and is capable of mounting it on an intercontinental missile, the head of the North American Aerospace Defense Command said.
- Pentagon Chief: North Korea Missile Tests Reminder of Danger VOA 09 Apr 2015 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter has called the latest test-firing of short-range missiles by North Korea a "reminder" of the dangers on the Korean Peninsula and an affirmation of the need to show support of staunch allies in the region.
- Kim Jong Un Gives Field Guidance to Pyongyang Weak-current Machine Plant KCNA 08 Apr 2015 -- 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, gave field guidance to the Pyongyang Weak-current Machine Plant.
- UN calls for $111 million to address urgent humanitarian priorities in DPR Korea UN News 08 Apr 2015 -- The United Nations today called for some $111 million to fund its humanitarian operations in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DRPK) in 2015, covering activities in food and agriculture, health and nutrition, and water and sanitation.
- ROK, DPRK reconfirm differences in wage hike for economic zone People's Daily 08 Apr 2015 -- South Koreaand the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) reconfirmed their different positions on wage hike for DPRK workers in the Kaesong industrial zone during Tuesday contact, Seoul's unification ministry said on Wednesday.
- N. Korea Capable of Nuclear Strike at US, Military Leader Says VOA 07 Apr 2015 -- Top U.S. military officials believe North Korea is now capable of launching a nuclear-armed missile at the United States.
- S. Korea Watching for Possible North Korea Missile Launch VOA 06 Apr 2015 -- South Korea said its military remains vigilant against a possible missile launch by North Korea following media reports that Pyongyang might launch a ballistic missile before a planned visit to Seoul this week by U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter.
- Missile Fears Proved Futile: Reports on N Korea's No-Sail Zone Dismissed Sputnik 06 Apr 2015 -- North Korea has not notified the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and neighboring countries of its declaration of a no-fly, no-sail zone off its coast and is showing no signs of any immediate ballistic missile launch, Seoul's defense ministry says on Monday.
- Statues of Kim Il Sung, Kim Jong Il Erected in Rason City KCNA 03 Apr 2015 -- Statues of President Kim Il Sung and leader Kim Jong Il erected in Rason City were unveiled on Friday.
- DPRK test-fires 4 short-range missiles People's Daily 03 Apr 2015 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea on Friday test-fired four short-range missiles into its western waters, a South Korean Defense Ministry official said.
- DPRK Notifies Japanese Side of Its Stand on Grave Political Provocation and Encroachment on State Sovereignty KCNA 02 Apr 2015 -- The DPRK sent a notice to the Japanese side on Thursday through diplomatic channel, clarifying its stand on Japan's grave political provocation and encroachment on the state sovereignty of the DPRK which are going beyond tolerance limit.
- DPRK Will Mercilessly Punish Those Joining in Evil Operations against It: CPRK Spokesman KCNA 02 Apr 2015 -- As reported, there took place recently a domestic and foreign press conference with spies of the puppet Intelligence Service of south Korea. Those spies were unmasked and arrested while perpetrating espionage against the DPRK in a bid to do harm to its supreme leadership and bring down its socialist system.
- Kim Jong Un Visits Machine Plant KCNA 01 Apr 2015 -- Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, first chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission and supreme commander of the Korean People's Army, gave field guidance to the machine plant managed by Jon Tong Ryol.
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