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May 2015 - North Korea Special Weapons News
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- Kim Jong Un Inspects General Tree Nursery under Construction KCNA 29 May 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, inspected the general tree nursery now under construction by the KPA.
- Kim Jong Un's Sister Reemerges Amid Childbirth Rumor Sputnik 29 May 2015 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's younger sister, who was believed to be pregnant, reappeared in public after fifty days' absence, local media reported Friday, reinforcing speculation that she might have given birth earlier this month.
- N Korea Military Hackers Could Launch Deadly Attacks – Prominent Dissident Sputnik 29 May 2015 -- North Korean military hackers are capable of attacks on power plants and banks, and could severely destroy infrastructure, as well as kill people, a prominent North Korean defector and rights activist said Friday.
- S.Korea, U.S., Japan discuss ways of returning DPRK to nuke dialogue People's Daily 27 May 2015 -- Top negotiators of South Korea, the United Statesand Japan, who represent each of their countries in the six-party talks to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula, have discussed ways of returning the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to the dialogue table for its nuclear program.
- US to Seek China's Help in Pressuring North Korea on Nukes VOA 27 May 2015 -- High ranking diplomatic envoys from the U.S., South Korea, and Japan met in Seoul Wednesday to discuss how to respond to North Korea's continued efforts to develop its nuclear program. U.S. allies in the region want to increase pressure on Pyongyang but also maintain support from China and Russia to make Korea a nuclear free peninsula.
- Kim Jong Un Has Photo Session with People Who Contributed to Successful Test-fire of SLBM KCNA 26 May 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, called to the building of the Central Committee of the WPK the scientists, technicians, workers and officials who made contributions to the successful test-fire of SLBM and fully demonstrated the strong might of Songun Korea all over the world, and had a photo session with them.
- DPRK building artillery positions near inter-Korean sea border: S.Korea People's Daily 26 May 2015 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) is building artillery positions in an uninhabited island just above the inter-Korean maritime border, South Korea's military said Tuesday.
- North Korea leader hails 'miracle' ballistic missile test Press TV 26 May 2015 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has praised as a "miracle" the country's test of a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) earlier this month.
- Kim Jong Un Inspects Command of KPA Large Combined Unit KCNA 24 May 2015 -- Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army (KPA) Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and first chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK, inspected the command of KPA Large Combined Unit 264.
- DPRK NDC Policy Department Clarifies Its Stand on Ill-famed 'May 24 Step' of S. Korea KCNA 24 May 2015 -- Five years have passed since matchless confrontational maniac and traitor Lee Myung Bak cooked up the 'May 24 step', pushing the north-south ties into a phase of confrontation.
- Kim Jong Un Gives Field Guidance to Breed-fish Ground and Fish Farm KCNA 23 May 2015 -- Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army (KPA) Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and first chairman of the National Defence Commission, gave field guidance to the Sokmak Atlantic Salmon Breed-fish Ground and Raksan Offshore Salmon Fish Farm under KPA Unit 810.
- South Korea Adds New Conditions To Lifting Sanctions Against North Sputnik 24 May 2015 -- South Korea added a new layer of conditions to the lifting of sanctions after North Korea proposed to investigate the incident which led South Korea to instigate the sanctions.
- Pyongyang Repeats Request for Inter-Korean Probe Into Cheonan Sinking Sputnik 24 May 2015 -- North Korea has reportedly repeated its call for a new joint investigation into the sinking of a South Korean warship in 2010 in an attempt to ward off accusations of its involvement in the incident and prompt Seoul to lift its sanctions.
- Top negotiators of S.Korea, U.S., Japan to gather for DPRK nuke talks People's Daily 22 May 2015 -- Top nuclear delegates of South Korea, the United States and Japan will meet in Seoul for two days from May 26 to discuss the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) 's nuclear program, Seoul's foreign ministry said Friday.
- Underwater Test-fire of Ballistic Missile Is Legitimate Exercise of Right to Self-defence: DPRK KCNA 20 May 2015 -- The U.S. and Japanese reactionaries, south Korean puppet authorities and other hostile forces every day let loose invectives against the DPRK over its underwater test-fire of ballistic missile from a strategic submarine. In this regard a spokesman for the Policy Department of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK released a statement clarifying the principled stand of the service personnel and people of the DPRK on Wednesday.
- Reckless Remarks of U.S. Secretary of State Denounced KCNA 20 May 2015 -- The U.S. going reckless in its smear campaign against the DPRK in a bid to get rid of the miserable position it is finding itself due to the total failure in its hostile policy toward the DPRK.
- DPRK cancels approval of UN chief's visit to Kaesong complex People's Daily 20 May 2015 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has canceled its earlier approval of UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon's Thursday visit to the Kaesong Industrial Complex.
- North Korea withdraws invitation for Ban Ki-moon visit Press TV 20 May 2015 -- UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says North Korea has cancelled an invitation for him to visit an inter-Korean factory park located north of the two Koreas' border.
- N Korea Can Produce 'Mini-Nukes', Increases Missile Accuracy - Reports Sputnik 20 May 2015 -- Pyongyang's military potential reached the next level, according to Yonhap.
- Kim Jong Un Gives Field Guidance to Taedonggang Terrapin Farm KCNA 19 May 2015 -- Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), first chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission and supreme commander of the Korean People's Army, gave field guidance to the Taedonggang Terrapin Farm.
- North Korea Retracts Invitation to UN Chief VOA 19 May 2015 -- North Korea on Wednesday abruptly cancelled an invitation to United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to visit the isolated state.
- UN chief announces rare visit to DPR Korea to help boost cooperation on Peninsula UN News 19 May 2015 -- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced he will visit an industrial complex in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Thursday, saying that he hoped the rare trip "will provide positive impetus to further develop it and expand to other areas" to promote inter-Korean relations.
- Analysts: China, US Split on N. Korea Sanctions VOA 19 May 2015 -- During his visit to South Korea Monday, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry indicated that China is considering supporting new sanctions against North Korea, but analysts are skeptical that Beijing will take any punitive measures that might cause instability on the Korean peninsula.
- North Korea Criticized for Rants Against South Korean President VOA 18 May 2015 -- South Korea Monday condemned North Korean rants against President Park Geun-hye and called on the North to stop immediately.
- Kerry confirms U.S.-S. Korea alliance against DPRK, favors harmony with Japan People's Daily 18 May 2015 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and his South Korean counterpart Yun Byung-se on Monday confirmed a firm U.S.-South Korea alliance against any threats from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) during their talks.
- S. Korea proposes talks with DPRK on Kaesong wage row People's Daily 18 May 2015 -- South Korea offered to hold talks with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on the management of an inter-Korean economic zone, including the ongoing row over a wage hike for DPRK workers, the Unification Ministry said Monday.
- DPRK blasts S.Korean media amid rumors of defense chief's execution People's Daily 18 May 2015 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Sunday condemned South Korean media for 'hurting its highest dignity,' after they have stirred up a rumor that a senior DPRK defense official has been executed.
- North Korean Repressions Continue Amid Low Army Rations - Reports Sputnik 18 May 2015 -- The purported execution of a senior North Korean Army chief has led to more purges because of low rations and military brass' dissatisfaction with the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's demands, a South Korean news outlet reported Monday.
- Kerry: US, Allies 'Not Even Close' to Resuming N. Korea talks VOA 18 May 2015 -- After diplomatic consultations in Seoul, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry virtually ruled out any possibility for renewed dialogue with North Korea over its nuclear program. Instead he called for strengthening U.S. military alliances in the region, and increasing international pressure to counter what he called Pyongyang's provocative and disturbing behavior and disregard for human rights.
- Kerry Decries N. Korea's Internet Repression VOA 18 May 2015 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry denounced North Korea Monday for repressing Internet freedom for its citizens, and condemned the communist country for last year's hacking attack on Sony Pictures in Hollywood.
- Kim Jong Un Has Photo Session with Participants of Youth Meeting KCNA 17 May 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, had a photo session with the participants in the 2nd National Meeting of Young Frontrunners in Noble Traits.
- Kim Jong Un Visits Sinchang Fish Farm KCNA 15 May 2015 -- Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and first chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission, gave field guidance to the Sinchang Fish Farm under KPA Unit 810.
- S.Korea says DPRK stages artillery-firing drill for two days near sea border People's Daily 14 May 2015 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) carried out artillery-firing exercises for two straight days Thursday near the disputed maritime border with South Korea.
- DPRK urges Seoul not to interfere in wage increase for Kaesong workers People's Daily 14 May 2015 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) said Wednesday that it will invariably enforce the new wage standard for laborers at the Kaesong Industrial Complex and urged Seoul not to interfere, the official KCNA news agency reported Thursday.
- North Korea continues live-fire drill near South island Press TV 14 May 2015 -- North Korea continues to carry out a live-fire drill for a second consecutive day by firing dozens of artillery shells into the sea near the disputed maritime border with South Korea.
- N Korean Defense Chief Executed After Falling Asleep During Military Event Sputnik 13 May 2015 -- North Korea has executed its Defense Minister Hyon Yong-chol for falling asleep during military event attended by country's leader Kim Jong Un, Yonhap reported Wednesday, citing South Korea's National Intelligence Agency.
- DPRK to conduct artillery-firing drill near disputed sea border with S.Korea People's Daily 13 May 2015 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) will conduct artillery-firing drills for three days through Friday near the disputed inter-Korean maritime border, South Korea's military said Wednesday.
- Experts: North Korea's Submarine Missile 'Emerging Threat' VOA 12 May 2015 -- U.S. experts say North Korea is still a long way from possessing an operational ballistic missile submarine despite the North's claim that it has successfully test-fired a ballistic missile from a submarine.
- S.Korean president to hold security meeting after DPRK's firing of submarine missile People's Daily 12 May 2015 -- South Korean President Park Geun-hye is to convene a meeting of top security officials Tuesday after the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) announced its ' successful' test-firing of a ballistic missile from a submarine.
- N. Korea Slows Down Work at Kaesong VOA 11 May 2015 -- North Korea is slowing down work at the inter-Korean industrial complex of Kaesong, South Korea's Unification Ministry said Monday.
- S.Korea deeply worries about DPRK's test-firing of submarine missile People's Daily 11 May 2015 -- South Korea's military expressed deep worry Monday about the Democratic People's Republic of Korea(DPRK) 's test-firing of a ballistic missile from its submarine. 'Our military is deeply and seriously worried about the underwater test-firing of a ballistic missile conducted by North Korea (DPRK) last week,'Defense Ministry spokesman Kim Min-seok told a regular press briefing.
- South Korea calls on North to stop submarine missile project Press TV 11 May 2015 -- South Korea has called on North Korea to end the development of a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM), threatening to respond "mercilessly" to any act of provocation from Pyongyang.
- Kim Jong Un Visits Cattle Farm under KPA Unit KCNA 11 May 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, visited the July 18 Cattle Farm under KPA Unit 580.
- Kim Jong Un Visits Fish Farm under KPA Unit KCNA 11 May 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, visited the Anbyon Fish Farm under KPA Unit 580.
- Kim Jong Un Watches Strategic Submarine Underwater Ballistic Missile Test-fire KCNA 09 May 2015 -- There took place an underwater test-fire of Korean-style powerful strategic submarine ballistic missile. The ballistic missile was developed on the personal initiative of 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, and under his meticulous guidance.
- Kim Jong Un Provides Field Guidance to Sinpho Pelagic Fishery Complex KCNA 09 May 2015 -- 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, provided field guidance to the Sinpho Pelagic Fishery Complex.
- Pyongyang Announces Successful Launch of Ballistic Missile from Submarine Sputnik 09 May 2015 -- North Korea said that it has successfully carried out an underwater test-fire of a submarine-launched ballistic missile.
- DPRK test-fires underwater ballistic missile People's Daily 09 May 2015 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has successfully test-fired a strategic ballistic missile from an underwater submarine, official news agency reported on Saturday.
- DPRK slams UN freeze on Mudubong cargo ship People's Daily 09 May 2015 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) slammed the United NationsSecurity Council on Friday for slapping sanctions on 'Mudubong,' a DPRK's cargo ship that has been held for almost ten months in Mexico after it struck a coral reef off the coast.
- Command of KPA in Southwestern Sector of Front Issues Emergency Special Warning KCNA 08 May 2015 -- The warmongers of the south Korean puppet military have recently reached the height in their provocative hysteria in the hotspot waters of the West Sea of Korea.
- DPRK slams U.S. for suspecting its satellite program People's Daily 08 May 2015 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Friday lashed out at the United Statesand other 'hostile forces' for suspecting ulterior motives behind Pyongyang's satellite program after a new satellite control and command center was completed for space research.
- North Korea vows response to South 'incursions' Press TV 08 May 2015 -- North Korea has warned its southern neighbor that it would give a strong response to any incursion into its territorial waters, days after Seoul's naval forces reportedly violated a disputed Yellow Sea border.
- Pyongyang Warns of 'Targeted Strikes' Against South Korea's Navy Sputnik 08 May 2015 -- North Korea threatened to launch 'unannounced targeted strikes' on South Korean naval vessels that allegedly violated the two Koreas' disputed Yellow Sea border.
- Kim Jong Un Provides Field Guidance to February 11 Plant of Ryongsong Machine Complex KCNA 07 May 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 February 11 Plant of the Ryongsong Machine Complex.
- South Korea: Sanctions on North Korea Will Remain in Place VOA 07 May 2015 -- South Korea said Thursday its stance on sanctions against North Korea remains unchanged, despite its efforts to improve ties with the North.
- Seoul to Help N. Korean Defectors Save Money VOA 06 May 2015 -- South Korea on Wednesday announced a new plan to help newly arrived North Korean defectors resettle in the South with financial assistance.
- Japan Steps Up Pressure on North Korea Over Abductions VOA 05 May 2015 -- Japan has called on North Korea to provide information on the fate of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea decades ago.
- Kim Jong Un Visits Newly-built General Satellite Control and Command Centre KCNA 03 May 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 (KPA), inspected the newly-built General Satellite Control and Command Centre of the National Aerospace Development Administration (NADA).
- North Korea set to become space power: Kim Press TV 03 May 2015 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un says Pyongyang plans to launch more satellites into orbit despite international sanctions and become a "space power."
- N Korea Unveils New Satellite Control Center Sputnik 03 May 2015 -- North Korea will continue developing space technology despite international sanctions, the country's leader Kim Jong-un said when visiting a newly-built satellite command and control center earlier this week.
- Kim Jong Un Has Photo Session with Participants of Fifth Conference of KPA Training Officers KCNA 01 May 2015 -- 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, had a photo session with the participants of the Fifth Conference of the Training Officers of the KPA.
- DPRK Premier Makes Field Survey of Construction Site of Sci-Tech Complex KCNA 01 May 2015 -- DPRK Premier Pak Pong Ju made a field survey of the construction site of the Sci-Tech Complex.
- US Envoy Rails at N. Korean Diplomats for UN Disruption VOA 01 May 2015 -- The U.S. envoy to the United Nations on Thursday strongly criticized North Korean diplomats for disrupting a U.N. event on North Korean human rights.
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