June 2019 - North Korea Special Weapons News

Remarks by President Trump, Chairman Kim Jong Un, and President Moon in Greeting at the Korean Demilitarized Zone The White House 30 Jun 2019
China's mediation 'encourages' Kim, Trump to rebuild friendly atmosphere Global Times 30 Jun 2019 -- The third meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un took place on Sunday in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) of Panmunjom, which divides North and South Korea, with experts saying the historic event shows China's mediation has successfully encouraged the two sides to build an amicable relationship.
DMZ meeting helps break US-NK deadlock Global Times 30 Jun 2019 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump met on Sunday at the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that divides the Korean Peninsula. The unique and unexpected meeting seemed like a decision that Trump made on a whim. Whether it was an impromptu decision or an elaborate arrangement, this Kim-Trump meeting will help break the impasse between Washington and Pyongyang.
Trump crosses inter-Korean border as 1st sitting U.S. president People's Daily 30 Jun 2019 -- U.S. President Donald Trump crossed the inter-Korean border on Sunday to become the first sitting U.S. president to step in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) since the end of the 1950-53 Korean War.
Trump, Kim Jong Un meet, shake hands in Panmunjom People's Daily 30 Jun 2019 -- U.S. President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), met and shook hands on Sunday in the inter-Korean border village of Panmunjom, a live broadcast showed.
Trump meets North Korea's Kim at DMZ Press TV 30 Jun 2019 -- US President Donald Trump has met North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un at the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas, in what was effectively an impromptu get-together.
Pompeo Optimistic On North Korea Talks As Former Official Calls It PR Stunt RFE/RL 30 Jun 2019 -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has expressed optimism over renewed nuclear talks with North Korea, saying the two sides are "further along" compared with a year ago.
Trump Becomes First US President to Step Into North Korea as He Meets Kim Jong-un at DMZ Sputnik 30 Jun 2019 -- US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he had been told that his counterpart, North Korea's Chairman Kim Jong-un would like to meet him, and officials are arranging a quick meeting at the demilitarised zone (DMZ) later in the day.
Trump Meets Kim at DMZ, Crosses Into North Korea VOA 30 Jun 2019 -- Donald Trump became the first sitting U.S. president to enter North Korea Sunday, stepping across the border during a meeting at the demilitarized zone with Kim Jong Un.
Remarks by President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in 1:1 Meeting The White House 30 Jun 2019
Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un Authors Works Indicating Way for Economic Construction KCNA 29 Jun 2019 -- Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un advanced scientific and revolutionary line and policies for augmenting the might of the self-supporting economy under socialism during his leadership of the revolution and construction in the new era of the Juche revolution.
Trump's Korea Visit to Include 'Long-Planned' Visit to DMZ VOA 29 Jun 2019 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said early Sunday that his schedule while in South Korea would include a visit with U.S. troops and a trip to the Demilitarized Zone.
Trump says he may meet Kim Jong Un at DMZ Global Times 29 Jun 2019 -- US President Donald Trump said here Saturday that he might meet top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Kim Jong Un, at the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) during his visit to South Korea this weekend, although further details have not been finalized.
China supports North Korea-US communication Global Times 29 Jun 2019 -- China supports the communication between North Korea and the US, Chinese President Xi Jinping said during his meeting with US President Donald Trump on Saturday.
DPRK Led by Kim Jong Un Will Be Prosperous Forever KCNA 29 Jun 2019 -- Newspapers of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Saturday dedicate editorials to the 3rd anniversary of Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un's election as chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the DPRK.
Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un, Peerlessly Great Man Displaying Dignity of DPRK KCNA 29 Jun 2019 -- It has been three years since Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un was elected as chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on June 29, Juche 105 (2016).
DPRK welcomes Trump's proposed meeting but receives no official proposal yet People's Daily 29 Jun 2019 -- A senior foreign ministry official of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) said Saturday that the proposed meeting between the leaders of DPRK and the United States, if it happens, would serve as a meaningful occasion further deepening their personal ties.
DPRK Needs 'Some Kind of Break' in Sanctions Before Denuclearization - South Korean Special Adviser Sputnik 29 Jun 2019 -- Dr. Moon Chung Il, the special adviser to South Korean President Moon Jae In on national security and foreign policy, discussed with Radio Sputnik Friday how the denuclearization of North Korea should occur in tandem with peacemaking and the reunification of the Koreas.
Trump Invites North Korea's Kim Jong Un to Meet at DMZ During South Korea Visit Sputnik 29 Jun 2019 -- US President Donald Trump tweeted out early Saturday morning from Japan that during his next stop in South Korea, he would like to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the demilitarized zone "just to shake his hand and say Hello."
Trump says he would like to meet Kim in DMZ Press TV 28 Jun 2019 -- US President Donald Trump says that he would like to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in the demilitarized zone (DMZ) between North and South Korea.
Trump to Kim: Let's Shake Hands at the DMZ VOA 28 Jun 2019 -- U.S. President Donald Trump says he is willing to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas, "just to shake his hand and say hello."
China supports US-DPRK dialogue People's Daily 28 Jun 2019 -- Beijing supports Washington and Pyongyang in holding another leaders' summit for progress on the political settlement of the nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula, President Xi Jinping said on Thursday.
US Senate Approves New North Korea Sanctions VOA 27 Jun 2019 -- The U.S. Senate on Thursday approved a massive yearly authorization for America's armed forces that includes a new round of sanctions against North Korea and comes amid fulsome debate on President Donald Trump's latitude to take military action against Iran. The vote was 86-8.
Trump: North Korea Talks are 'Doing Great;' Pyongyang Disagrees VOA 27 Jun 2019 -- U.S. President Donald Trump insists his North Korea policy is "doing great." South Korean President Moon Jae-in says talks with Pyongyang are "making steady progress."
Time running out for US to restart talks: North Korea Press TV 27 Jun 2019 -- A senior North Korean diplomat says the United States does not have much time left to develop a new strategy to revive talks with Pyongyang about the demilitarization of the Korean Peninsula.
Tick Tock: Pyongyang Warns Time is Running Out For Denuclearization Deal with US Sputnik 27 Jun 2019 -- North Korea's senior diplomat for negotiations with the US warned on Thursday that "dialogue would not open by itself" and that time to reach a deal on denuclearization and the removal of economic sanctions was running out.
DPRK Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Condemns U.S. Hostile Acts KCNA 26 Jun 2019 -- A spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea released the following statement on Wednesday:
DPRK says US extension of sanctions 'a hostile act,' urges use of domestic goods People's Daily 26 Jun 2019 -- The recent U.S. extension of sanctions against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) was an act of hostility and an outright challenge to an historic summit between the two countries in Singapore last year, Pyongyang's media said on Wednesday.
North Korea slams extension of US sanctions, vows resistance Press TV 26 Jun 2019 -- North Korea has slammed the recent extension of US sanctions against the country as a "hostile act," vowing never to surrender in the face of sanctions or military action.
Experts: Step-by-Step Approach Needed in Denuclearization Deal With North Korea VOA 25 Jun 2019 -- As a door opens slightly for U.S.-North Korea diplomacy to resume, the Trump administration should consider adopting a flexible step-by-step approach toward the full denuclearization of North Korea starting with freezing its fissile material production, said experts.
Trump and Kim Exchange Letters, But Will They Meet at DMZ? VOA 25 Jun 2019 -- The latest exchange of letters between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has raised hopes of restarting stalled nuclear talks.
North Korea not ready to denuclearize: US military spy chief Press TV 25 Jun 2019 -- The head of the United States military spy agency says the country's intelligence community does not believe North Korea is ready for denuclearization, just days after an exchange of letters between the leaders of the two countries.
US Intelligence Agency Chief Says North Korea Is 'Not Ready to Denuclearize' Sputnik 25 Jun 2019 -- US Defence Intelligence Agency Director Lieutenant General Robert Ashley said on Monday that the US intelligence community does not believe North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is ready to denuclearize following the earlier agreement with US President Donald Trump.
Trump says he sent North Korean leader 'friendly letter' Press TV 24 Jun 2019 -- US President Donald Trump says he sent North Korean leader Kim Jong-un a "very friendly letter" in response to birthday greetings he received last week from Kim, even as the two countries remain at odds over the future of Pyongyang's nuclear program.
Trump Says He Sent North Korean Leader 'Very Friendly Letter' VOA 24 Jun 2019 -- U.S. President Donald Trump says the letter he sent North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was a "very friendly" response to a letter he received from Kim earlier this month wishing him a happy birthday.
Committees for Election of Deputies to Province (Municipality), City (District) and County Assemblies Start Work in DPRK KCNA 24 Jun 2019 -- According to the DPRK's Law on the Elections of Deputies to the People's Assemblies at All Levels, election committees were organized at constituencies and sub-constituencies in every province (municipality), city (district) and county and started their work.
DRPK leader Kim Jong Un receives letter from Trump Global Times 23 Jun 2019 -- Top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un has received a personal letter from U.S. President Donald Trump, the country's official Korean Central News Agency reported on Sunday.
North Korea's Kim receives 'excellent' letter from Trump: KCNA Press TV 23 Jun 2019 -- North Korea says its leader Kim Jong-un has received a personal letter of "excellent content" from US President Donald Trump amid a stalemate in nuclear talks between Pyongyang and Washington.
Experts: Xi-Kim Talks Without Denuclearization Road Map Are Just Talk VOA 23 Jun 2019 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping may have encouraged North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to renew talks with the U.S. during his recent visit to Pyongyang, but without a concrete road map for denuclearization, diplomacy is meaningless, experts say.
Kim Jong Un Praises 'Excellent' Letter From Trump VOA 23 Jun 2019 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has received a personal letter from U.S. President Donald Trump and is contemplating its contents, North Korean state media reported Sunday.
Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un Receives Personal Letter from U.S. President Donald Trump KCNA 23 Jun 2019 -- Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea, chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and supreme commander of the armed forces of the DPRK, received a personal letter from President of the United States of America Donald Trump.
Kim Jong Un Praises 'Excellent' Letter from Trump VOA 22 Jun 2019 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has received a personal letter from U.S. President Donald Trump and is contemplating its contents, North Korean state media reported Sunday.
DPRK Foreign Ministry Delegation Leaves for Russia KCNA 22 Jun 2019 -- A delegation of the Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea led by Vice-Minister Im Chon Il left here Saturday to attend the vice minister-level negotiations between the DPRK and Russian foreign ministries due to be held in Moscow.
Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un Hosts Luncheon for President Xi Jinping and His Wife Peng Liyuan KCNA 22 Jun 2019 -- Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea and chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), visited the lodging quarters of Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and president of the People's Republic of China, and hosted a luncheon for Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan.
President Xi Jinping Leaves Here KCNA 22 Jun 2019 -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and president of the People's Republic of China (PRC), who paid a state visit to the DPRK at the invitation of Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea and chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, left Pyongyang on Friday afternoon by his personal plane after winding up his successful visit.
Leaders of North Korea, China reach consensus on 'important issues' Press TV 22 Jun 2019 -- North Korea says it reached a consensus with China on "important issues," and agreed to build on their countries' friendly relations "whatever the international situation".
Kim, Xi Agree to Build Friendly Chinese-DPRK Ties 'Whatever the International Situation' - Reports Sputnik 22 Jun 2019 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday discussed ways to strengthen collaboration between their two countries, North Korean state media KCNA said on Saturday, according to Reuters.
S.Korea ready to sit down for talks with DPRK at any time: unification minister Global Times 21 Jun 2019 -- South Korean Unification Minister Kim Yeon-chul said Friday that his country was ready to sit down for talks with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) at any time, according to Newsis news agency.
Xi concludes successful visit to North Korea Global Times 21 Jun 2019 -- General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and Chinese President Xi Jinping returned to Beijing Friday afternoon after concluding a successful state visit to North Korea.
China to support NK security, development concerns Global Times 21 Jun 2019 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un held talks in Pyongyang Thursday where Xi received an unprecedented welcome. The talks touched on the China-North Korea relationship and the Korean Peninsula issue.
China ready to join DPRK in turning blueprint of bilateral ties into reality: Xi Global Times 21 Jun 2019 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Friday that Beijing seeks to join Pyongyang in turning the blueprint of the bilateral ties for a new era into reality.
Xi's DPRK visit writes new chapter of friendship, promotes peninsula stability Global Times 21 Jun 2019 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping's two-day state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) is a major diplomatic action that comes as the world is undergoing changes unseen in a century and the international situation is seeing complex and profound changes, a senior Chinese official said on Friday.
Xi returns to Beijing after DPRK visit Global Times 21 Jun 2019 -- General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Chinese President Xi Jinping returned to Beijing Friday afternoon after concluding a two-day state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
China ready to join DPRK for brighter future of ties, regional peace, prosperity: Xi Global Times 21 Jun 2019 -- Beijing is willing to join Pyongyang in opening up a bright future for bilateral ties, and lasting peace and common prosperity in the region, said Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Chinese president.
Xi Jinping Arrives in Pyongyang KCNA 21 Jun 2019 -- At the invitation of Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and president of the People's Republic of China (PRC), arrived in Pyongyang by his personal plane Thursday to pay a state visit to the DPRK.
Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un and President Xi Jinping Have Photo Session KCNA 21 Jun 2019 -- Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, met Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and president of the People's Republic of China, at the headquarters building of the WPK Central Committee in the afternoon of June 20.
Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un and President Xi Jinping Enjoy Grand Mass Gymnastics and Artistic Performance KCNA 21 Jun 2019 -- Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), together with Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and president of the People's Republic of China (PRC), enjoyed the grand mass gymnastics and artistic performance "Invincible Socialism" on Thursday evening.
Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un Has Talks with President Xi Jinping KCNA 21 Jun 2019 -- Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea and chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, had talks with Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and president of the People's Republic of China (PRC), on Thursday afternoon.
Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un Hosts Banquet for President Xi Jinping KCNA 21 Jun 2019 -- Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea and chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and his wife Ri Sol Ju hosted a grand banquet on Thursday evening in welcome of the DPRK visit by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and president of the People's Republic of China, and his wife Peng Liyuan.
Xi, Kim agree to jointly create bright future of bilateral ties People's Daily 21 Jun 2019 -- The top leaders of China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) agreed here Thursday that the two countries should stay true to their original aspirations and join hands to create a bright future of inter-party and inter-state relations at a new starting point in history.
North Korea-China friendship 'invincible': Kim told Xi Press TV 21 Jun 2019 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has hailed "immutable and invincible" relations between Beijing and Pyongyang as Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up a historic visit to the North.
Pyongyang Meeting Seen as Bolstering Xi Ahead of Trump Talks VOA 21 Jun 2019 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping's two-day state visit to North Korea couldn't have come at a better time for both countries, analysts say. For Pyongyang, it could help pave the way back to negotiations with the United States. For Beijing, they say, it provides Xi Jinping with a way to highlight China's influence on the North Korean nuclear issue.
Text of a Notice to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to North Korea The White House 21 Jun 2019
Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to North Korea The White House 21 Jun 2019
N. Korea's Kim Tells China's Xi He Wants to Be 'Patient' With US VOA 20 Jun 2019 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told Chinese President Xi Jinping he "would like to be patient" with the United States over stalled nuclear talks and expressed hope "the relevant party will meet halfway" with Pyongyang, according to Chinese state media.
Experts: Global Coalition Needed to Fully Enforce Sanctions on North Korea VOA 20 Jun 2019 -- To better curtail North Korea's efforts at undermining international sanctions, experts would like to see a global coalition create a coordinated enforcement agency to improve the current efforts to squeeze Pyongyang's economy and thwart its nuclear ambitions.
Xi arrives to great welcome in DPRK for state visit Global Times 20 Jun 2019 -- General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived at Pyongyang Thursday for a state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
China to support NK security, development concerns Global Times 20 Jun 2019 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un held talks in Pyongyang Thursday where Xi received an unprecedented welcome. The talks touched on the China-North Korea relationship and the Korean Peninsula issue.
World looks with hope at Xi's North Korea visit Global Times 20 Jun 2019 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping embarks on a historic visit of North Korea on Thursday. The first visit since 2005 by a top Chinese leader to the country has the international community watching intently.
Newspapers Warmly Welcome Goodwill Envoy of Fraternal Chinese People KCNA 20 Jun 2019 -- Newspapers of the DPRK in their editorials on Thursday say that the Korean people warmly welcome with delight Xi Jinping, president of the People's Republic of China, who is coming to the DPRK with the warm friendship feeling of the fraternal Chinese people.
Xi, Kim hold talks in Pyongyang People's Daily 20 Jun 2019 -- General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and Chinese President Xi Jinping sat down here Thursday for talks with Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
DPRK makes new strides in economic construction People's Daily 20 Jun 2019 -- Kim Jong-un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), called on all party members to concentrate all the efforts on socialist economic construction at the Third Plenary Meeting of the 7th Central Committee of the WPK. It indicated that DPRK's socialist construction has entered a new stage.
China's Xi meets with North Korea's Kim in Pyongyang Press TV 20 Jun 2019 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has met with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un shortly after arriving in North Korea's capital of Pyongyang on an official visit, Chinese state media say.
S. Korea Donates Rice, Money to Feed Hungry in N. Korea VOA 19 Jun 2019 -- South Korea has made a large donation of rice and money to its northern neighbor to provide essential nutrition to millions of children, and pregnant and nursing mothers, the World Food Program reports.
China Supports DPRK Policy Correction to Politically Solve Korean Peninsula Issue - Xi Jinping Sputnik 19 Jun 2019 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to pay a 20-21 June state visit to North Korea, dates that mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. It will become the first such visit by a Chinese leader in over a decade.
Xi to boost China-NK ties Global Times 19 Jun 2019 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping vows to strengthen China's traditional friendship with North Korea in a signed article published in North Korean mainstream media including the flagship newspaper of the Workers' Party of Korea on Wednesday, one day before his two-day state visit to North Korea.
China's Xi hails 'irreplaceable friendship' with North Korea ahead of visit to Pyongyang Press TV 19 Jun 2019 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping says his government supports North Korea's "correct direction" in politically resolving issues, just a day before he arrives in Pyongyang at the invitation of the North's leader Kim Jong-un.
Chairman Kim Jong Il's Leadership Exploits for Building Juche-oriented Party Will Be Everlasting: Rodong Sinmun KCNA 19 Jun 2019 -- Rodong Sinmun Wednesday editorially marks the 55th anniversary of Chairman Kim Jong Il's start of work at the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK).
Russia, China block US bid to halt North Korea fuel deliveries Press TV 19 Jun 2019 -- Russia and China have blocked a US initiative at the United Nations aimed at halting deliveries of refined oil to North Korea as Washington attempts to keep up economic pressure on Pyongyang, a policy that is blamed for a halt in the diplomatic process between the two sides.
U.S. Punishes Russian Entity Helping North Korea Evade Sanctions RFE/RL 19 Jun 2019 -- The United States has sanctioned a small Russian financial institution for indirectly supporting North Korea's nuclear program.
Treasury Designates Russian Financial Institution Supporting North Korean Sanctions Evasion US Treasury 19 Jun 2019 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today announced the designation of a Russian entity that has assisted North Korea in evading sanctions to access the international financial system.
China president's North Korea visit to send strong message to US Press TV 18 Jun 2019 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to travel to North Korea this week for a two-day visit, ahead of a possible meeting between Xi and President Donald Trump of the United States at next week's G-20 summit in Japan.
Leaked N. Korean Document Shows Internal Policy Against Denuclearization VOA 17 Jun 2019 -- An official North Korean document obtained by the Voice of America suggests Kim Jong Un does not intend to give up his regime's nuclear weapons, a position that appears to contradict the Trump administration's certainty that North Korea will denuclearize.
Xi to make state visit to NK Global Times 17 Jun 2019 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to visit North Korea on Thursday and Friday. Experts noted that making such a significant visit before the convening of the G20 summit in Japan shows that China is trying to further highlight its unique influence in pushing forward the peace process on the Korean Peninsula nuclear issue.
Xi Jinping to Visit DPRK KCNA 17 Jun 2019 -- At the invitation of Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea and chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and president of the People's Republic of China, will pay a state visit to the DPRK from June 20 to 21. -0-
Xi to pay state visit to DPRK People's Daily 17 Jun 2019 -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Chinese president, will pay a state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) from June 20 to 21, at the invitation of Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea and chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the DPRK.
Russia says dialogue only way to achieve peace on Korean Peninsula Press TV 17 Jun 2019 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says dialogue is the "only possible way" to achieve peace on the Korean Peninsula and that Russia will work to promote the negotiation process to resolve the crisis in the region.
Russia, China Activate Korean Talks Ahead of G20 RFE/RL 17 Jun 2019 -- Russia says it has invited South Korea to join in developing a "new Russian-Chinese initiative" to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula amid a flurry of diplomacy on the topic ahead of next week's Group of 20 (G20) summit in Japan.
Lavrov To Discuss 'New Russian, Chinese Initiative' On Korean Peninsula With Visiting South Korean FM RFE/RL 16 Jun 2019 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is set to host his South Korean counterpart in Moscow on June 17 for talks on the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.
Drought Lingers in DPRK KCNA 14 Jun 2019 -- Drought has been persisting in some areas of the DPRK.
Central Election Guidance Committee Formed in DPRK KCNA 14 Jun 2019 -- The Central Election Guidance Committee for the election of deputies to provincial (municipality), city (district) and county people's assemblies was organized in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
DPRK Will Win Victory Only under Banner of Independence: Rodong Sinmun KCNA 13 Jun 2019 -- The DPRK will win victory only under the banner of independence, says Rodong Sinmun in an article Thursday.
Vietnam Donates Food to DPRK KCNA 13 Jun 2019 -- Food donated by the government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea arrived in Nampho Port on Thursday.
Korean Peninsula issue still within framework of political solution: spokesperson People's Daily 13 Jun 2019 -- China called on related countries to continue making efforts to realize denuclearization and sustained peace on the Korean Peninsula through negotiations, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said here Wednesday.
Rodong Sinmun Praises Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un KCNA 12 Jun 2019 -- There is no statesman for all ages and in all places like Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un who brought about a radical change in the destiny and position of the country and ushered in a new era of eternal peace and prosperity in the worst adversity in such a short brief of time, says Rodong Sinmun in an editorial article Wednesday.
A Year After Singapore, Prospects for Trump-Kim Breakthrough Look Bleak VOA 12 Jun 2019 -- After U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met last June in Singapore for the first time, Trump declared on his way home "there is no longer a nuclear threat from North Korea."
Trump Says He Received 'Beautiful' Letter From North Korea's Leader VOA 11 Jun 2019 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he received a "beautiful" letter from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as denuclearization talks between the two countries remain at an impasse.
DPRK Premier Inspects Several Units KCNA 11 Jun 2019 -- Kim Jae Ryong, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, member of the State Affairs Commission of the DPRK and premier of the Cabinet, inspected the Pyongyang Thermal Power Complex and the Chongchongang Thermal Power Plant and acquainted himself with the farm work in Pyoksong, Kangryong and Ongjin counties.
North Korea warns US to drop 'hostile policy' Press TV 11 Jun 2019 -- North Korean state media have warned that an agreement reached at a 2018 summit between the leaders of North Korea and the United States in Singapore could become "a blank sheet of paper" if Washington did not "withdraw its hostile policy" toward Pyongyang.
North Korea leader's slain step brother was a CIA agent: WSJ report Press TV 11 Jun 2019 -- The Wall Street Journal says North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's half-brother, who was allegedly poisoned on a trip to Malaysia in 2017, had been "a CIA informant."
North Korean Leader's Murdered Half Brother Was CIA Informant - Reports Sputnik 11 Jun 2019 -- Kim Jong Nam, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's assassinated half-brother, was reportedly an informant to the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and had met with US officials multiple times, according to people familiar with the matter who spoke to the Wall Street Journal.
Local Elections to Be Held in DPRK KCNA 11 Jun 2019 -- Elections for deputies to provincial (municipality), city (district) and county people's assemblies will take place in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on July 21, Juche 108 (2019) in accordance with Article 138 of the Socialist Constitution and decisions of the local people's committees.
Cargo of N. Korean Coal Adrift Near Vietnam VOA 08 Jun 2019 -- A vessel loaded with $3 million worth of North Korean coal is now floating off Vietnam's coast, searching for a place to dock.
China hopes DPRK, U.S. to work for progress toward political settlement of Korean Peninsula issue People's Daily 06 Jun 2019 -- China said Wednesday that it hopes the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the United States will meet each other half way, continue to act on their consensus and work for advancement toward a political settlement of the Korean Peninsula issue.
Minju Joson on Japan's Intention in SDF Overseas Operation KCNA 05 Jun 2019 -- The Maritime "Self-Defense Force" of Japan joined the U.S.-led drills in the Pacific in May.
DPRK's 2017 Nuke Test More Powerful, Destructive - Study Finds Sputnik 05 Jun 2019 -- A recently published study in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth found that North Korea's sixth nuclear test, which occurred on September 3, 2017, was 16 times more powerful than the bomb that US forces detonated over Hiroshima during World War II.
Kim Jong Un's Sister Makes First Public Appearance in More Than 50 Days Sputnik 05 Jun 2019 -- On Tuesday, Kim Yo Jong, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister, appeared in public for the first time in more than 50 days.
Experts: US-China Trade Tensions Could Impact Pyongyang Sanctions Support VOA 05 Jun 2019 -- The escalating trade dispute between the United States and China could distract Beijing from dealing with nuclear North Korea and undermine its efforts to enforce international sanctions, potentially hampering the U.S. attempt to denuclearize the country, experts said.
N. Korea Warns of 'Limit to Our Patience' on Nuke Talks VOA 05 Jun 2019 -- Warning there is a "limit to our patience," North Korea has called on the United States to change its approach to nuclear talks.
Fate of DPRK-U.S. Joint Statement: Spokesperson for Ministry of Foreign Affairs of DPRK KCNA 04 Jun 2019 -- A spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea released the following press statement on Tuesday:
N Korea warns US: Our patience running out, Singapore deal at risk Press TV 04 Jun 2019 -- North Korea warns the US that the agreement the two sides reached in Singapore last year could be at risk if Washington keeps putting undue pressure on Pyongyang to make it take unilateral measures towards the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.
Kim Jong Un's Sister Reappears in Public After Lengthy Absence, Reports Say VOA 04 Jun 2019 -- News reports say the younger sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reappeared in public for the first time in more than 50 days amid questions about her status and whether she and other prominent officials have been purged.
2017 North Korean nuclear test order of magnitude larger than previous tests, new study finds American Geophysical Union 03 JUn 2019 -- North Korea detonated a nuclear device in 2017 equivalent to about 250 kilotons of TNT, a new study estimates, creating an explosion 16 times the size of the bomb the United States detonated over Hiroshima, Japan, in 1945. The new assessment of the 2017 explosion’s size is on the high end of previous estimate ranges.
'Purged' N. Korean Leader Reappears in State Media VOA 03 Jun 2019 -- Senior North Korean official Kim Yong Chol has resurfaced in North Korean state media, raising further doubt about a report he was purged over a failed nuclear summit with the United States.
Top North Korea Official Reportedly Appears In Public, Despite Purge Report RFE/RL 03 Jun 2019 -- North Korean state media say a top aide to leader Kim Jong Un has appeared in public, despite a widely repeated South Korean report that he had been sent to a labor camp after a failed summit with U.S. President Donald Trump.
N Korean Official Rumoured Killed After Summit With US Appears With Kim - Report Sputnik 03 Jun 2019 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has attended a concert accompanied by Kim Yong Chol, the head of United Front Department of the North Korean Workers' Party and Kim's close aide, who was reportedly dismissed after the second US-North Korean summit in Hanoi in February, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported.
Review of Rodong Sinmun KCNA 03 Jun 2019 -- Following are major news items and articles in Rodong Sinmun on Monday:
'Repressed' North Korea Ex-Nuclear Envoy Seen with Kim Jong Un Sputnik 03 Jun 2019 -- North Korean senior official and former top nuclear envoy Kim Yong Chol accompanied leader Kim Jong Un to a Sunday art performance, DPRK state media reported, despite the rumours that the former spymaster was repressed after the failure of the negotiations with the US.
Kim Jae Ryong Inspects Several Units KCNA 03 Jun 2019 -- Kim Jae Ryong, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, member of the State Affairs Commission of the DPRK and premier of the Cabinet, inspected several units of the national economy including the Taean Heavy Machine Complex and the Woldang Co-op Farm in Sinwon County.
Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un Gives Field Guidance to Phyongnam General Machine Plant KCNA 02 Jun 2019 -- Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea, chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and supreme commander of the armed forces of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, gave field guidance to the Phyongnam General Machine Plant.
Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un Guides Master Plans for Kanggye and Manpho Cities KCNA 01 Jun 2019 -- Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea, chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and supreme commander of the armed forces of the DPRK, examined and guided the master plans for Kanggye and Manpho cities together with leading officials of the Party, administrative and designing bodies in Jagang Province.
Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un Visits 250-Mile Journey for Learning Schoolchildren's Palace KCNA 01 Jun 2019 -- Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea, chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and supreme commander of the armed forces of the DPRK, provided field guidance to the 250-mile Journey for Learning Schoolchildren's Palace.
Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un Gives Field Guidance to Jangjagang Machine Tool Factory KCNA 01 Jun 2019 -- Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea, chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and supreme commander of the armed forces of the DPRK, gave field guidance to the Jangjagang Machine Tool Factory.
Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un Gives Field Guidance to Kanggye General Precision Machine Plant KCNA 01 Jun 2019 -- Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea, chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and supreme commander of the armed forces of the DPRK, gave field guidance to the Kanggye General Precision Machine Plant.
Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un Gives Field Guidance to Kanggye General Tractor Plant KCNA 01 Jun 2019 -- Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea, chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and supreme commander of the armed forces of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, gave field guidance to the Kanggye General Tractor Plant.
Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un Visits February 8 General Machine Factory KCNA 01 Jun 2019 -- Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea, chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and supreme commander of the armed forces of the DPRK, gave field guidance to February 8 General Machine Factory.
North Korea's leader visits key missile site, orders 'higher modernization plan' Press TV 01 Jun 2019 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has reportedly ordered a "higher modernization plan" for the country's main ballistic missile factory during a visit to several facilities and factories, shortly after he suspended denuclearization talks with the United States.

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