November 2019 - North Korea Special Weapons News

North Korea Slams Japanese PM Abe as 'Imbecile and Political Dwarf' Amid Rocket Launch Row Sputnik 30 Nov 2019 -- Abe has described the recent weapons tests performed by Pyongyang as a ballistic missile launch, stating that this threatens Japan and other neighbouring countries.
S.Korea's nuke envoy holds phone talks with U.S., Japanese envoys after DPRK's projectile test-firing People's Daily 29 Nov 2019 -- South Korea's top nuclear envoy held phone talks with his U.S. and Japanese counterparts after the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)'s test-firing of short-range projectiles, Yonhap news agency reported Friday citing Seoul's foreign ministry.
North Korea Threatens Ballistic Missile Test Under Japan's 'Nose' VOA 29 Nov 2019 -- North Korea made perhaps its most direct recent threat to resume longer-range missile tests, warning Saturday it may soon launch a "real ballistic missile" in the vicinity of Japan.
Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un Inspects Test-fire of Super-large Multiple Launch Rocket System KCNA 29 Nov 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, inspected the test-fire of the super-large multiple launch rocket system conducted by the Academy of Defence Science.
North Korea Says It Successfully Tested Super-Large Multiple Rocket Launchers Sputnik 29 Nov 2019 -- Recently, Kim Jong-un reportedly ordered North Korea's armed forces to conduct "real war-like drills" at a "higher degree of intensity". All the projectiles launched this year have followed a similar pattern and were closely monitored by Japan, South Korea, and the US.
Foreign Office statement on North Korea missile test, November 2019 UK FCO 28 Nov 2019 -- The Foreign and Commonwealth Office responds to further missile tests by North Korea.
N. Korea fired two projectiles towards East Sea: S. Korea's JCS Arirang 28 Nov 2019 -- We begin with North Korea’s latest provocationThe reclusive regime fired off two projectiles into the East Sea this afternoon which comes in less than a month since its last projectile tests.
North Korea Launches Projectile Ahead of End-of-year Deadline VOA 28 Nov 2019 -- North Korea confirmed Friday it tested a "super large multiple rocket launcher," the latest reminder of Pyongyang's end-of-year deadline for nuclear talks.
DPRK fires an unidentified projectile: S.Korea People's Daily 28 Nov 2019 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) fired two unidentified projectiles into the East Sea, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said Thursday.
North Korea fires 2 unidentified projectiles eastward: South Korea Press TV 28 Nov 2019 -- North Korea has launched "two unidentified projectiles" toward the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan, the South Korean military says, the latest in a series of missile launches amid deadlocked demilitarization talks with the United States.
North Korea Reportedly Launches Two 'Unidentified Projectiles' Toward Sea of Japan Sputnik 28 Nov 2019 -- In late-October, the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff stated that Pyongyang fired two identified objects towards the Sea of Japan.
North Korean Artillery Drill Seen as Start of Stepped-up Pressure Campaign VOA 27 Nov 2019 -- Analysts say a provocative North Korean artillery exercise near its border with the South may be the beginning of a stepped-up campaign to try and force the United States to end what it sees as hostile policies ahead of its self-declared year-end deadline.
South Korea Files Complaint to North Korea Over Artilery Drill near NLL Radio Free Asia 26 Nov 2019 -- South Korea sent a complaint to North Korea Tuesday in response to the North conducting artillery drills Monday near the inter-Korean maritime border in waters west of the Korean peninsula.
North Korea Freely Exporting Dried Sea Cucumbers to China Despite Sanctions Radio Free Asia 26 Nov 2019 -- The Chinese appetite for dried sea cucumbers provides North Korean fisheries with a golden opportunity to generate foreign cash year after year, and this year, despite sanctions prohibiting North Korea from exporting certain marine products, dried sea cucumbers are plentiful in Chinese marketplaces.
Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un's Feats for Great Heyday of Construction KCNA 25 Nov 2019 -- The great heyday of construction in the DPRK, provided thanks to the energetic guidance of Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un, is run through with his ardent love for the people.
S.Korea expresses regret over DPRK's artillery firing drills in border island People's Daily 25 Nov 2019 -- South Korea expressed regret Monday over the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)'s artillery firing drills in an inter-Korean border island.
North Korea's Kim Observes Military Drills, Stresses Importance of Real Combat Readiness Sputnik 25 Nov 2019 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Monday visited a military unit on the Changrin islet, located just north of the western sea border with South Korea, the North's state-run media reported.
Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un Inspects Changrin Islet Defence Detachment KCNA 25 Nov 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, inspected the Changrin Islet defence detachment on the western front.
Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un Inspects Women's Company under KPA Unit 5492 KCNA 25 Nov 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, inspected a women's company under Unit 5492 of the Korean People's Army.
Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un's Guidance for Making History of Gold Seas KCNA 22 Nov 2019 -- The fishery stations run by the Korean People's Army (KPA) in the eastern coastal area of the DPRK are now making remarkable successes in winter intensive fishing campaign.
US responsible if Korea talks break down: Pyongyang Press TV 22 Nov 2019 -- North Korea's vice minister of foreign affairs has warned that Washington will be held responsible if the opportunity for diplomatic talks over the Korean Peninsula is lost.
Family of Late US Student Otto Warmbier Begins Global Campaign to Restrict Pyongyang's Finances Sputnik 22 Nov 2019 -- In an effort to "hold North Korea responsible" for its alleged human rights abuses, the parents of a US student who died after being released from North Korean custody announced they would begin a judicial campaign to seize Pyongyang's assets worldwide.
North Korea's Elite Have Developed a Fondness for Smuggled South Korean Eyewear Radio Free Asia 21 Nov 2019 -- Elites in North Korea love South Korean eyeglasses smuggled into the country through China due to their purported higher quality over Chinese and North Korean counterparts. As North Korea's wealthy are willing to pay, traders are going to great lengths to acquire prescription glasses made in the South, sources say.
Pak Pong Ju Inspects Industrial Establishments KCNA 20 Nov 2019 -- Pak Pong Ju, member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, vice-chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the DPRK and vice-chairman of the Central Committee of the WPK, inspected different units of the national economy.
Russia, China offer new plan to ease Korean Peninsula tensions Press TV 20 Nov 2019 -- Russia and China have prepared a new plan of action meant to resolve tensions on the Korean Peninsula, as the United States fails to engage North Korea in demilitarization talks.
Train tickets to Pyongyang Sold Out in Russia as North Korean Workers Rush Home Before Sanctions Deadline Radio Free Asia 20 Nov 2019 -- As the year-end deadline under United Nations sanctions to return home draws near for North Korean workers in Russia, train tickets between the Moscow and Pyongyang are selling out.
Russia, China to Present Plan on Easing Tensions on Korean Peninsula - Moscow Sputnik 20 Nov 2019 -- Russia and China will submit a new plan of action on resolving tensions on the Korean Peninsula, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov told reporters.
Experts: Pyongyang Pushing for Further Concessions from US If It Wants to Talk VOA 20 Nov 2019 -- Pyongyang is pushing for major concessions from Washington before it agrees to resume working-level talks or hold another summit with the U.S., experts say.
Experts: North Korea's Nuclear Weapons, Missiles Make It Less Secure VOA 20 Nov 2019 -- Contrary to Pyongyang's belief that nuclear weapons and missile programs safeguard its security and ensure its survival, experts said they make the country less safe because they leave it prone to U.S. military targets.
Kim Jae Ryong Inspects Various Units KCNA 19 Nov 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 various units.
Hostility and Confrontation Will Bring Ruin and Disaster: KCNA Commentary KCNA 19 Nov 2019 -- The Japan Air "Self-Defense Force" recently staged at a park in Aichi Prefecture a drill for deploying a Patriot interceptor missile system before the eyes of the press.
DPRK Foreign Ministry Roving Ambassador Gives Answers to Questions Put by KCNA KCNA 19 Nov 2019 -- Kim Myong Gil, roving ambassador of the DPRK Foreign Ministry, on Tuesday gave the following answers to the questions put by KCNA as regards the DPRK-U.S. dialogue:
Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un Visits August 25 Fishery Station of KPA and Newly-Built Thongchon Fish-processing Station KCNA 19 Nov 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 August 25 Fishery Station of the Korean People's Army (KPA) and the newly-built Thongchon Fish-processing Station.
N Korea Says US Should Completely Halt Joint Drills With Seoul Instead of Suspending Them Sputnik 19 Nov 2019 -- The US should completely stop joint military exercises with South Korea instead of postponing them, Chairman of the North Korean Asia-Pacific Peace Committee Kim Yong Chol said, following Washington and Seoul's decision to delay the upcoming military drills known as the Combined Flying Training Event, scheduled for November.
Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un Visits August 25 Fishery Station of KPA and Newly-Built Thongchon Fish-processing Station KCNA 19 Nov 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 August 25 Fishery Station of the Korean People's Army (KPA) and the newly-built Thongchon Fish-processing Station.
North Korea Says It Doesn't Want to Talk to US VOA 18 Nov 2019 -- North Korea said Monday that while it views the U.S. decision to postpone joint military drills with South Korea as "positive," the adoption of a U.N. resolution criticizing the North's human rights record has soured its desire to have denuclearization talks with Washington.
Advisor to DPRK Foreign Ministry Issues Statement KCNA 18 Nov 2019 -- Kim Kye Gwan, advisor to the Foreign Ministry of the DPRK, released the following statement on Nov. 18:
Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un Guides Landing Training of Sharpshooters of KPA Air and Anti-Aircraft Force KCNA 18 Nov 2019 -- Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and supreme commander of the armed forces of the DPRK, guided an airborne landing training of sharpshooter sub-units of the Air and Anti-Aircraft Force of the Korean People's Army (KPA).
U.S. Should not Dream about Negotiation for Denuclearization before Dropping Its Hostile Policy towards DPRK KCNA 18 Nov 2019 -- Kim Yong Chol, chairman of the Korea Asia-Pacific Peace Committee, made public the following statement on Nov. 18:
Wife of Ethnic Chinese Resident in North Korea Sentenced to Hard Labor for Illegal Cell Phone Use Radio Free Asia 18 Nov 2019 -- Authorities in North Korea have reportedly sentenced the wife of an ethnic Chinese resident to hard labor for illegal cellphone use, signaling that the leniency the community has enjoyed as foreign citizens has possibly come to an end.
North Korea's Kim Won't Hold Any More 'Useless' Summits Just So That Trump Can 'Brag' - Advisor Sputnik 18 Nov 2019 -- On Sunday, US Defence Secretary Mark Esper announced that Washington would postpone a planned US-South Korean military drill in a bid to bolster President Trump's peace efforts with North Korea.
Kim Jong-un Stresses Necessity of Being Prepared for War During Military Drill Sputnik 18 Nov 2019 -- The supreme leader of North Korea, Kim Jong-un, stressed the necessity of wartime preparations during his Monday visit to an exercise of sharpshooter units of the air force and the air defence after the United States and South Korea had postponed their own military exercise.
US, South Korea Postpone Joint Military Drills as 'Act of Goodwill' Toward North Korea VOA 17 Nov 2019 -- The U.S. and South Korea said Sunday they are postponing joint military drills.
Training Event Postponed to Encourage North Korea to Return to Negotiations DoD News 17 Nov 2019 -- The U.S. and South Korea are postponing a combined flying training event that was scheduled to start tomorrow in South Korea, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said yesterday.
US, S Korea to Postpone Military Drills to Bolster N Korea Peace Effort - US Defence Secretary Sputnik 17 Nov 2019 -- Last year, the Vigilant ACE drills were suspended amid dialogue with Pyongyang on the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.
DPRK Foreign Ministry Spokesman Denounces Anti-DPRK "Human Rights Resolution" KCNA 17 Nov 2019 -- A spokesman for the Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea issued the following statement on Nov. 17:
Rodong Sinmun on Great National Pride of Korean People KCNA 17 Nov 2019 -- Rodong Sinmun Sunday says in an article that the national pride is the one that regards one's own nation as not inferior to other nations, the mindset to defend and glorify the dignity of the nation and the noble feelings that is expressed as the will to carve out its destiny with one's own efforts.
North Korea rejects UN rights resolution Press TV 17 Nov 2019 -- North Korea has dismissed a United Nations (UN) resolution on the country's human rights record as a scheme orchestrated by the United States to undermine Pyongyang.
North Korea's Kim Observes Exercise Involving Air And Anti-Aircraft Force - Reports Sputnik 16 Nov 2019 -- North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un has observed military drills in the form of a contest involving flight commanders and pilots from the country's Air and Anti-Aircraft Force, KCNA reported on Saturday.
Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un Watches Combat Flight Contest-2019 KCNA 16 Nov 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, watched "the combat flight contest-2019 of the flight commanding officers of the Air and Anti-Aircraft Force of the Korean People's Army."
North Korean Refugees Rely on Cellular Phones During Journey to Freedom Radio Free Asia 15 Nov 2019 -- Cellular phones are the single most important tool for North Koreans making the risky trek to South Korea through China and other Asian countries, according to the head of a South Korean NGO that helps refugees after they have escaped from the North.
Pyongyang to Unilaterally Destroy Mt Kumgang Resorts If Seoul Fails to Do So - Reports Sputnik 15 Nov 2019 -- Pyongyang has warned Seoul that it would unilaterally dismantle tourist facilities in the Mount Kumgang area, a mountain range north of the demilitarised zone separating the two countries, if South Korea does not do it on its own, the KCNA news outlet reported.
North Korea Lambasts Joe Biden as 'Rabid Dog in Final Stage of Dementia' Sputnik 15 Nov 2019 -- North Korea previously called US Vice President Joe Biden "an imbecile" and "fool of low IQ" in May for calling their leader a dictator and tyrant.
Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un Inspects Yangdok Hot Spring Resort Again KCNA 15 Nov 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, again inspected Yangdok Hot Spring Resort under construction that nears completion.
DPRK Foreign Ministry Roving Ambassador Issues Statement KCNA 14 Nov 2019 -- Kim Myong Gil, roving ambassador of the Foreign Ministry of the DPRK, made public the following statement on Thursday.
Rabid Dog Must Be Beaten to Death: KCNA Commentary KCNA 14 Nov 2019 -- A rabid dog in the U.S. has another fit of spasm, being greedy for power.
North Korea to US: We are not interested in talks aimed at appeasing us Press TV 14 Nov 2019 -- North Korea rebuffs a recent offer by the United States to resume bilateral talks, saying accepting such negotiations would only help Washington pass a Pyongyang deadline for the former to adopt a more flexible approach.
Statement of Spokesman for DPRK State Affairs Commission KCNA 13 Nov 2019 -- A spokesman for the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea released the following statement on Wednesday:
North Korea warns of reprisal against US-South Korea military exercises Press TV 13 Nov 2019 -- North Korea has threatened to retaliate amid planned military drills between the United States and South Korea that comes at a time of Pyongyang's stalled denuclearization talks with Washington.
North Korea Issues New National ID Cards to Rural Residents Radio Free Asia 13 Nov 2019 -- A North Korean initiative to issue a new type of national ID card every citizen has been restarted this month in rural areas of the country, raising fears that the campaign is really a way for authorities to discover people who have fled the country.
US-North Korean Officials Meet at Moscow Nonproliferation Conference VOA 13 Nov 2019 -- U.S. and North Korean officials held a meeting at a nonproliferation conference in Moscow, a former U.S. official who attended the conference told VOA's Korean Service, as the denuclearization talks between Pyongyang and Washington remain deadlocked.
North Korea Out of 'Patience' with Washington VOA 13 Nov 2019 -- North Korea intensified its demand Wednesday that the United States take steps by the end of this year to normalize relations, saying it is out of patience with Washington.
Seoul Says US Trying to Convince North Korea to Resume Denuclearisation Talks - Reports Sputnik 10 Nov 2019 -- Last week, the South Korean National Intelligence Service said that the next summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un may take place in December.
Suspected North Korean Hackers Took Aim at Indian Space Agency – Report Sputnik 08 Nov 2019 -- The attack allegedly occurred during the much-awaited Chandrayaan-2 moon mission that was launched in September. However, one of the officials claimed the mission's failure had nothing to do with purported North Korean hackers.
N Korea says 'window of opportunity' for outcome of talks with US Press TV 08 Nov 2019 -- North Korea says the window of opportunity for normalizing ties with the United States is getting smaller, and that Pyongyang expects some steps in this direction from Washington by the end of the year.
Russian FM calls for diplomacy to resolve US-North Korea nuclear issue Press TV 08 Nov 2019 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has called for dialogue between the United States and North Korea and "all the countries concerned" to resolve the nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula.
North Korean Military Prepares for Winter Drills, People Forced to 'Donate' Supplies Radio Free Asia 08 Nov 2019 -- Ahead of annual winter military drills in North Korea, authorities are sending inspectors to check each unit's combat readiness while also forcing the public to cover each unit's supply shortages.
North Korean Diplomat: Window Closing to Move Forward With Nuclear Talks VOA 08 Nov 2019 -- A high-ranking North Korean diplomat says the window of opportunity for normalizing relations with the United States is getting smaller every day.
Kim Jae Ryong Inspects Various Units KCNA 08 Nov 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 Democratic People's Republic of Korea and premier of the Cabinet, inspected different units of the leading sectors of the national economy.
N.Korea slams door on Japan PM Abe visit, calls him an 'idiot' Global Times 07 Nov 2019 -- North Korea on Thursday called Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe an "idiot and villain" who should not even dream of setting foot in Pyongyang, in a media commentary laden with insults in response to his criticism of a North Korean weapons test.
Japanese PM Condemned for Taking Issue with DPRK's Test-Fire of Super-large Multiple Rocket Launchers KCNA 07 Nov 2019 -- Song Il Ho, ambassador of the Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, made public the following statement on Thursday:
North Korea: US' 'Provocative' Air Exercises Put Nuclear Talks on 'Verge of Extinction' Sputnik 07 Nov 2019 -- In a recent statement, a Pyongyang official slammed Washington's upcoming joint air exercises with Seoul, labeling them a "wet blanket" on the dialogue sparked between the US and North Korea.
Pentagon Dismisses Pyongyang's Objections to US-South Korea Air Drills VOA 07 Nov 2019 -- The U.S. intends to hold aerial exercises with South Korea as planned, despite North Korea's accusation that the joint drills are "confrontational."
Roving Ambassador of Foreign Ministry of DPRK Blasts U.S. Plan to Resume Combined Aerial Exercise with S. Korea KCNA 06 Nov 2019 -- Kwon Jong Gun, roving ambassador of the Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, issued the following statement Wednesday:
S.Korea offers to DPRK sending delegation to inspect facilities in Mount Kumgang People's Daily 06 Nov 2019 -- South Korea has offered to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) sending its delegation to inspect South Korea-built facilities in the DPRK's scenic resort of Mount Kumgang, local media reports said Wednesday citing Seoul's unification ministry.
North Korea censures planned US-South military drills Press TV 06 Nov 2019 -- North Korea has strongly denounced Washington for plans to conduct a joint military exercise with Seoul next month, as efforts to resume denuclearization negotiations hit numerous impasses.
Six in Ten North Korean Refugees Say Kim Jong Un Responsible for Economic Woes Radio Free Asia 06 Nov 2019 -- Nearly two-thirds of North Korean refugees living in South Korea report that Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un is directly responsible for Pyongyang's economic difficulties, according to a Seoul National University survey published Monday.
South Korean Firm Claims North Korean Hackers Behind Cyber Attack on Indian Nuclear Plant Sputnik 05 Nov 2019 -- With the recent controversy over an alleged Israeli spyware-attack via WhatsApp on several Indian political leaders, social activists and journalists still in the news, speculation about a malware attack on an Indian nuclear plant has come to the forefront, raising questions about cybersecurity in India.
DPRK says hopes of dialogue with U.S. "narrowing" People's Daily 05 Nov 2019 -- Prospects for dialogue between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the United States are increasingly narrowing, DPRK's Foreign Ministry warned on Tuesday.
N Korea raps US' terrorism accusations, warns it makes talks difficult Press TV 05 Nov 2019 -- North Korea has hit back at a US State Department report released last week, saying the report's description of Pyongyang as a sponsor of terrorism is an example of a "hostile policy" that may prevent denuclearization talks from progressing.
As Winter Food Shortage Looms, North Korean Firms Focus on Lucrative Snacks Radio Free Asia 05 Nov 2019 -- In the face of predictions of the worst food shortage in a decade, North Korean authorities are placing priority on importing milk, butter and sugar to produce confections for a substantial profit over staple grains to feed the masses , sources within the country say.
N Korea Slams Its Designation as Sponsor of Terrorism by US as Provocation Sputnik 05 Nov 2019 -- The US State Department's designation of North Korea as a state sponsor of terrorism in its annual report is a serious provocation, the country's Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Heading into 2020, Trump Defends Faltering North Korea Talks as a Win VOA 05 Nov 2019 -- North Korea may have stormed away from nuclear talks with the United States, set an end-of-year ultimatum, and fired missiles at a record pace in the second half of this year. But that is not stopping U.S. President Donald Trump from portraying his outreach to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as a major foreign policy achievement as the 2020 U.S. presidential election campaign gains momentum.
Spokesperson for DPRK Foreign Ministry Brands Country Reports on Terrorism as Grave Politically-Motivated Provocation KCNA 05 Nov 2019 -- A spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea gave the following answer to a question put by KCNA on November 5 with regard to the fact that shortly ago, the U.S. Department of State found fault with the DPRK in the "country reports on terrorism for 2018":
South Korean Intelligence Believes Trump-Kim Summit May Take Place in December - Reports Sputnik 04 Nov 2019 -- The South Korean National Intelligence Service (NIS) said on Monday during the parliamentary audit that the summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un may take place in December, the Chosun Ilbo newspaper reported.
Report: Sanctions on N. Korea Not Working; Harming Civilian Population VOA 04 Nov 2019 -- A new report finds sanctions imposed on North Korea are failing to advance denuclearization prospects on the Korean Peninsula, while causing immense suffering to the civilian population. An international, multi-disciplinary panel of independent experts compiled the report. The report is the first comprehensive assessment of the human impact of sanctions against North Korea.
Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un Receives Reply Message from Chinese President Xi Jinping KCNA 02 Nov 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, received a reply message from 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 October 30.
Construction of Hungju Youth Power Station No. 5 Starts KCNA 01 Nov 2019 -- The construction of Hungju Youth Power Station No. 5 started with due ceremony on Nov. 1.
Another Test-Fire of Super-large Multiple Rocket Launchers Conducted in DPRK KCNA 01 Nov 2019 -- The Academy of Defence Science of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea succeeded in another test-fire of super-large multiple rocket launchers on Thursday afternoon.
Kim Jae Ryong Inspects Different Units of Agricultural Field KCNA 01 Nov 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 Democratic People's Republic of Korea and premier of the Cabinet, inspected several units of the agricultural field of North and South Hwanghae Provinces, South Phyongan Province and Nampho City.
DPRK conducts another test-fire of super-large multiple rocket launchers People's Daily 01 Nov 2019 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) conducted another test-fire of super-large multiple rocket launchers on Thursday afternoon, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Friday morning.
North Korea tests missile launchers as denuclearization talks with US stall Press TV 01 Nov 2019 -- North Korea has conducted a test of what it calls "super-large multiple rocket launchers" as efforts by Washington and Pyongyang to resume denuclearization negotiations hit another impasse.
North Korean Residents Want Kim Jong Un to Stop Making Personal Inspection Tours Radio Free Asia 01 Nov 2019 -- Residents in North Korea are fed up with being mobilized to prepare for field inspections by Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un, a tradition started by grandfather and carried on by his father, sources within the country say.
N.Korean State-Run Media Confirms Successful Test of Super-Large Multiple Rocket Launchers Sputnik 01 Nov 2019 -- North Korea's Academy of Defence Science has confirmed a successful test of super-large multiple rocket launchers, the state-run KCNA news agency reported early on Friday, adding that the country's leader, Kim Jong Un, had expressed his satisfaction over the launch.
Eyeing Impeachment Inquiry, North Korea Pushes US on Denuclearization Deadline VOA 01 Nov 2019 -- Facing an impeachment inquiry, U.S. President Donald Trump is unlikely to make any new decisions on North Korea even as Pyongyang has elevated warnings to pressure Washington to grant greater concessions on stalled denuclearization talks by the end of the year, experts said.

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