May 2022 - North Korea Special Weapons News

Epidemic Spread and Treatment Results in DPRK KCNA 31 May 2022 -- According to information of the state emergency epidemic prevention headquarters, more than 96 020 fevered cases, with 101 610 recoveries and no deaths, were reported from 18:00 of May 29 to 18:00 of May 30 throughout the country.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Fully Displaying Vitality of WPK's Anti-Epidemic Policy KCNA 31 May 2022 -- Rodong Sinmun Tuesday editorially calls on all the people to think and act under the instructions and assignments of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) with firm confidence in the Party's anti-epidemic policy and thus give fuller play to the validity and vitality of the policy.
Anti-Epidemic Campaign in Full Swing in DPRK KCNA 31 May 2022 -- A newly organized COVID-19 treatment and research team operates in the DPRK to develop treatment methods for scientifically controlling the spread of the malignant virus.
Material and Technical Foundation Consolidated to Cope with Health Crisis KCNA 31 May 2022 -- Greater efforts are exerted to ensuring mobility and maintaining a state of mobilization in the implementation of the state epidemic prevention policy on a nationwide scale in the DPRK.
North Korea COVID Situation Remains a Mystery, Despite Disclosure of Some Cases VOA 30 May 2022 -- For more than two years, as COVID-19 ravaged the rest of the world, North Korea insisted - almost impossibly, according to most experts - that it had not experienced a single coronavirus infection.
South Korea's New Military Handbook Designates North as 'Enemy', Reports Say Sputnik 30 May 2022 -- Seoul has designated Pyongyang as an "enemy" in the new educational materials distributed among the military, acting on the new South Korean presidential administration's vow to toughen the stance toward the North after its recent missile launches, media reported on Monday.
G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on the Launch of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile by the DPRK US Dept. of State 30 May 2022 -- The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union.
Epidemic Spread and Treatment Results in DPRK KCNA 30 May 2022 -- According to information of the state emergency epidemic prevention headquarters, more than 100 710 fevered persons (about 11 210 more than the previous day), with 98 290 recoveries (about 8 100 less than the previous day) and one death, were reported from 18:00 of May 28 to 18:00 of May 29 throughout the country.
Emergency Disaster and Crisis Control Teams Organized in DPRK KCNA 29 May 2022 -- The State Emergency Disaster Committee in the DPRK has buckled down to the dynamic organizational work for implementing the Party policy on establishing a state crisis-control system in an orderly way to thoroughly protect the people's life and the land from natural disasters.
Efforts Concentrated on Strengthening Anti-Epidemic Foundation in DPRK KCNA 29 May 2022 -- The work for putting the anti-epidemic foundation on a sure scientific basis and solidifying the material and technical foundations of the anti-epidemic sector is being pushed forward as a top priority across the DPRK.
Epidemic Spread and Treatment Results in DPRK KCNA 29 May 2022 -- According to information of the state emergency epidemic prevention headquarters, more than 89 500 fevered persons (about 980 more than the previous day) and 106 390 recoveries (about 12 230 less than the previous day) were reported from 18:00 of May 27 to 18:00 of May 28 throughout the country.
Politburo Consultative Meeting of WPK Central Committee Held KCNA 29 May 2022 -- The Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) convened a consultative meeting at the office building of the Party Central Committee on Sunday.
Devoted Efforts of Anti-Epidemic Units in DPRK KCNA 28 May 2022 -- The emergency anti-epidemic units at all levels enhance their capabilities for guiding the anti-epidemic work, flexibly tackling any circumstances in the work.
China vows firm initiatives against plans to spread war to Korean Peninsula Press TV 28 May 2022 -- China has vowed to take "firm initiatives" against those seeking to "spread war" to the Korean Peninsula, stressing that sanctions against North Korea will not help resolve Pyongyang's nuclear issue.
US sanctions North Korea after Russia, China veto bid at UN Press TV 28 May 2022 -- The United States has imposed new sanctions targeting North Korea following its renewed ballistic missile launches.
Russian Foreign Ministry Calls to Drop Further Sanctions Pressure on North Korea Sputnik 28 May 2022 -- The complicated situation on the Korean Peninsula cannot be solved by tightening sanctions on North Korea, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Saturday, adding that political and diplomatic efforts can bring stability to the region.
Epidemic Spread and Treatment Results in DPRK KCNA 28 May 2022 -- According to information of the state emergency epidemic prevention headquarters, more than 88 520 fevered persons (about 11 940 less than the previous day) and 118 620 recoveries (about 20 560 less than the previous day) were reported from 18:00 of May 26 to 18:00 of May 27 throughout the country.
Maximum Alert and Mobilized Posture Maintained in Emergency Anti-Epidemic Campaign of DPRK KCNA 28 May 2022 -- All sectors and units in the DPRK further intensify the campaign for combating the malignant virus, thoroughly maintaining the maximum alert and mobilized posture.
North Korea punishes officials for failing to contain coronavirus Radio Free Asia 27 May 2022 -- North Korea is sentencing mid-tier government and ruling party officials to short jail or labor sentences for failing to stop COVID-19 from spreading in the country, which sources see as an effort to deflect blame from the country's leaders for the sudden rise in cases.
Medical Examination and Treatment Further Intensified in DPRK KCNA 27 May 2022 -- Health workers across the country are intensifying the medical examination and treatment.
Efforts Concentrated on Production of Koryo Medicines KCNA 27 May 2022 -- Koryo medicine producers in Pyongyang City concentrate efforts on the production of traditional medicines.
China will take stern and firm initiatives if someone tries to spread war to Korean peninsula: China's UN envoy Global Times 27 May 2022 -- China's ambassador to the United Nations Zhang Jun criticized the US for using the Korean peninsula issue as a card for its "Indo-Pacific strategy," after China and Russia vetoed a US-led UN Security Council resolution to toughen sanctions on North Korea over its intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launches, the first time since 2006.
Joint Statement by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs Hayashi Yoshimasa, and Republic of Korea Minister of Foreign Affairs Park Jin US Dept. of State 27 May 2022 -- The United States, the Republic of Korea (ROK), and Japan strongly condemn recent Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) ballistic missile launches, commit to strengthen trilateral cooperation towards the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and full implementation of relevant United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions, and underscore continued openness to meeting with the DPRK without preconditions.
United States Targets the DPRK's Ballistic Missile and Weapons of Mass Destruction Programs US Dept. of State 27 May 2022 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (DPRK's) series of escalatory ballistic missile launches - including six intercontinental ballistic missile tests this year alone - are in blatant violation of UN Security Council resolutions and pose a grave threat to regional stability and international peace and security.
Treasury Sanctions Individual, Banks, and Trading Company for Supporting North Korea's WMD and Ballistic Missile Programs US Treasury 27 May 2022 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today sanctioned one individual, two banks, and a trading company for their support to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (DPRK) development of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and ballistic missile programs and to the U.S.-designated DPRK national airline.
Epidemic Spread and Treatment Results in DPRK KCNA 27 May 2022 -- According to information of the state emergency epidemic prevention headquarters, more than 100 460 fevered persons (about 5 040 less than the previous day), with 139 180 recoveries (about 17 840 less than the previous day) and one death, were reported from 18:00 of May 25 to 18:00 of May 26 throughout the country.
Scrupulous Operation Underway to Cope with Ever-changing Anti-epidemic Situation in DPRK KCNA 27 May 2022 -- Now that the maximum emergency anti-epidemic posture is constantly maintained across the DPRK, gaining momentum is scrupulous guidance over the operation for promptly coping with the ever-changing anti-epidemic situation.
China, Russia veto US push for more UN sanctions on North Korea Press TV 27 May 2022 -- China and Russia have vetoed a US-led push at the United Nations to toughen sanctions on North Korea over its renewed ballistic missile launches.
North Korea gives Chinese vaccines to soldiers working as construction labor Radio Free Asia 26 May 2022 -- North Korea has begun promoting a vaccination campaign for soldiers working on a high-priority construction project in the capital Pyongyang, marking the first time the government has administered vaccines in large numbers, sources in the country told RFA.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Braving Current Difficulties with Optimism and Confidence KCNA 26 May 2022 -- The on-going great anti-epidemic campaign requires all the officials, Party members and other working people to display their revolutionary fighting spirit further than ever before, full of confidence in sure victory and optimism, says Rodong Sinmun Thursday in an editorial.
Hygiene Information Widely Disseminated in DPRK KCNA 26 May 2022 -- The Health Education Institute is putting its efforts into informing the public of the validity and scientific accuracy of the emergency anti-epidemic policy of the Party and the state and into rapidly disseminating hygiene information for the epidemic prevention and treatment.
Campaign for Accomplishing National Economic Plan for May Brisk in DPRK KCNA 26 May 2022 -- Factories directly linked with the people's livelihood are waging a drive for increased production to fulfill the national economic plan for May, while giving priority to the anti-epidemic work.
Successes Made in Construction of Tanchon Power Station of DPRK KCNA 26 May 2022 -- Guiding officials and builders of the Ryongsan Brigade make innovations every day in the construction of the main waterway tunnel of the Tanchon Power Station.
Electricity Production Increases in Jagang Province of DPRK KCNA 26 May 2022 -- Electricity producers in Jagang Province of the DPRK are boosting the output amid an intensive anti-epidemic campaign.
US, Japan fly fighter jets over Sea of Japan in show of strength after N Korea missile launches Press TV 26 May 2022 -- The United States and Japan say they have jointly staged fighter jet flight over the Sea of Japan in a show of strength after the latest missile launches by North Korea.
Minister for Asia statement on North Korea ballistic missile tests UK FCDO 26 May 2022 -- Minister for Asia, Amanda Milling, condemns the latest ballistic missile tests by North Korea on 24 May.
Epidemic Spread and Treatment Results in DPRK KCNA 26 May 2022 -- According to information of the state emergency epidemic prevention headquarters, more than 105 500 fevered persons (about 10 470 less than the previous day), with 157 020 recoveries (about 35 840 less than the previous day) and no death, were reported from 18:00 of May 24 to 18:00 of May 25 throughout the country.
KPA Medics' Devoted Efforts in Emergency Anti-epidemic Campaign KCNA 26 May 2022 -- Medics of the Korean People's Army (KPA) have waged a devoted struggle for fully discharging their mission as true servants of the people, their sons and daughters and defenders of their happiness for ten days and ten nights since they buckled down to the anti-epidemic campaign at lightning speed to devotedly protect the security of the capital city and the lives and health of its citizens, on the combat order full of great trust and expectations of the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un .
Biden, Yoon Embrace Policy of North Korea Denuclearization Backed by Deterrence, Not Concessions VOA 25 May 2022 -- U.S. President Joe Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol have effectively ended a conciliatory stance toward North Korea, marking the beginning of firm deterrence and an unyielding goal of denuclearization during their first summit, experts said.
Secretary Blinken's Calls with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Park and Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi US Dept. of State 25 May 2022
Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with Republic of Korea First Vice Foreign Minister Cho and Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Mori US Dept. of State 25 May 2022
Tensions escalate in Korean Peninsula as QUAD summit shakes Asian stability Global Times 25 May 2022 -- The US and South Korea jointly fired two missiles on Wednesday in response to North Korea's reported launch of three missiles, marking a further escalation of the Korean Peninsula situation as US President Joe Biden concluded his Asia trip to enhance an alliance with South Korea and Japan.
S.Korea says DPRK fires 3 ballistic missiles eastward People's Daily 25 May 2022 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) fired three ballistic missiles eastward, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said Wednesday.
Warm Benevolence for Pyongyang Citizens KCNA 25 May 2022 -- The respected General Secretary Kim Jong Un recently sent medicine kits to the war veterans, honored disabled soldiers and households in hardship in Pyongyang City.
Increased Electric Power Production in DPRK KCNA 25 May 2022 -- Officials and workers in the field of electrical power industry boost the production while thoroughly implementing the state emergency anti-epidemic policies.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Establishing Revolutionary Work System KCNA 25 May 2022 -- To tide over the current health crisis as soon as possible and successfully attain the struggle goals set at the Party Congress, it is necessary for all the sectors and units to more firmly establish the revolutionary work system and order and strictly observe them as demanded by the maximum emergency epidemic prevention system, says Rodong Sinmun Wednesday in an editorial.
Prevention Campaign Oriented to Halting Spread of Malignant Pandemic Disease in DPRK KCNA 25 May 2022 -- The people in the DPRK go all out for a scientific and lightening anti-epidemic campaign, full of confidence, under the experienced guidance of the Workers' Party of Korea.
Epidemic Spread and Treatment Results in DPRK KCNA 25 May 2022 -- According to information of the state emergency epidemic prevention headquarters, more than 115 970 fevered persons (about 18 540 less than the previous day), over 192 870 recoveries (about 20 810 less than the previous day) and no death were reported from 18:00 of May 23 to 18:00 of May 24 throughout the country.
As Biden Leaves Asia, North Korea Launches ICBM, Other Missiles VOA 25 May 2022 -- North Korea test-fired three ballistic missiles Wednesday, including what appeared to be an intercontinental ballistic missile, South Korea said, hours after U.S. President Joe Biden wrapped up a visit to Northeast Asia.
DPRK fires ballistic missiles eastward People's Daily 25 May 2022 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) fired three ballistic missiles into its eastern waters, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said Wednesday.
North Korea launches at least 3 ballistic missiles toward sea, South Korea says Press TV 24 May 2022 -- North Korea launched at least three ballistic missiles toward the sea on Wednesday morning local time, according to South Korea's military.
North Korea Fired Three Missiles Toward East Sea, South Korean Military Says Sputnik 24 May 2022 -- If the launch is confirmed, it will be the 17th missile test since the start of the year by the North Korean military. Some of the launches, according to Pyongyang, were tests of supersonic missiles, as well as ICBMs.
More Measures Taken to Keep Stable Situation of Anti-Epidemic Campaign in DPRK KCNA 24 May 2022 -- Now underway in all sectors of the anti-epidemic front of the DPRK, where the preemptive and scientific emergency anti-epidemic policies and important measures of the Workers' Party of Korea and the state are being carried into practice invariably, is the work for continuously maintaining the stable situation and accelerating its favorable development.
Epidemic Spread and Treatment Results in DPRK KCNA 24 May 2022 -- According to information of the state emergency epidemic prevention headquarters, more than 134 510 fevered persons (about 33 130 less than the previous day), over 213 680 recoveries (about 53 950 less than the previous day) and no death were reported from 18:00 of May 22 to 18:00 of May 23 throughout the country.
Party's Policy on Epidemic Prevention Unconditionally Upheld in DPRK KCNA 23 May 2022 -- All the people of the DPRK maintain the current favorable turn in the anti-epidemic campaign with maximum awareness, in response to the call of the Party Central Committee for defending their precious life and future with confidence in sure victory and redoubled great efforts.
Epidemic Spread and Treatment Results in DPRK KCNA 23 May 2022 -- According to information of the state emergency epidemic prevention headquarters, more than 167 650 fevered persons (about 18 440 less than the previous day), over 267 630 recoveries (about 31 550 less than the previous day) and one death were reported from 18:00 of May 21 to 18:00 of May 22 throughout the country.
Ceremony for Carrying Coffin of Late Hyon Chol Hae Held KCNA 23 May 2022 -- A ceremony for carrying the coffin of Marshal of the Korean People's Army Hyon Chol Hae, general adviser to the Ministry of National Defence of the DPRK, was held at the April 25 House of Culture on Sunday morning.
Funeral Service for Late Hyon Chol Hae Held KCNA 23 May 2022 -- A ceremony of bidding farewell to the late Marshal of the Korean People's Army Hyon Chol Hae, general adviser to the Ministry of National Defence of the DPRK, took place at the Patriotic Martyrs Cemetery in Sinmi-ri on Sunday afternoon.
Struggle of Ten Days under Maximum Emergency Epidemic Prevention System KCNA 22 May 2022 -- Ten days and ten nights have passed since the maximum emergency epidemic prevention system was set in motion in the DPRK to cope with the current health crisis.
Rodong Sinmun on WPK's Epidemic Prevention Policy KCNA 22 May 2022 -- Rodong Sinmun says in an editorial on Sunday that the achievements made in the ongoing anti-epidemic campaign are an outcome of our Party's wise guidance and our socialist system's politico-ideological superiority and its peculiar organizing ability and unity and an evident proof of the scientific accuracy and validity of the Party's policy on epidemic prevention.
Spirit of Devoted Service Displayed in DPRK KCNA 22 May 2022 -- The spirit of devotedly serving the people is fully displayed among officials in the DPRK.
DPRK Premier Inspects Local Areas to Learn about Farming and Epidemic Prevention KCNA 22 May 2022 -- Kim Tok Hun, member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, vice-president of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and premier of the Cabinet, made a field survey of current farming and epidemic prevention work in North Hwanghae Province and Nampho City.
DPRK People's Organizing Ability and Unity Displayed in Epidemic Prevention Campaign KCNA 22 May 2022 -- The current situation of the epidemic spread in the DPRK shows a positive trend away from a rapid growth in the beginning to a decline after being stably controlled and managed, registering daily increased number of recoveries across the country.
Epidemic Spread and Treatment Results in DPRK KCNA 22 May 2022 -- According to information of the state emergency epidemic prevention headquarters, more than 186 090 persons with fever (more than 32 940 reduced for the previous day), over 299 180 recoveries (over 17 830 increased for the previous day) and one death were reported from 18:00 of May 20 to 18:00 of May 21 throughout the country.
Devoted Struggle of Army Surgeons in DPRK KCNA 21 May 2022 -- Servicepersons in the military medical sector of the Korean People's Army, deployed at over 670 pharmacies in the capital city of Pyongyang, have devoted themselves to the supply of medicines under a 24-hour service system.
Health Education via Mobile Communications Network in DPRK KCNA 21 May 2022 -- Public awareness of scientific prevention of the epidemic increases in the DPRK. Common sense of knowledge on epidemic prevention is disseminated through the mobile telecommunications network.
Army-people Unity Displayed in Epidemic Prevention Campaign KCNA 21 May 2022 -- Servicepersons and civilians in the DPRK help each other in the ongoing epidemic prevention campaign.
State Emergency Anti-epidemic Policies Strictly Executed in DPRK KCNA 21 May 2022 -- The Tukjang Area Coal Mining Complex in the DPRK steps up the coal production, thoroughly implementing the state emergency anti-epidemic policies.
Mobile Service Team Movement Active in DPRK KCNA 21 May 2022 -- A mobile service team movement is now gaining momentum in Pyongyang, the capital city of the DPRK.
Anti-epidemic Campaign Intensified in DPRK KCNA 21 May 2022 -- The spread of the malignant epidemic is now stably curbed and controlled and the national epidemic prevention foundations consolidated in the DPRK, thanks to an orderly system established to carry out the tasks set forth at the 8th Political Bureau Meeting of the 8th Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea and consultative meetings of the Political Bureau.
Politburo Consultative Meeting of WPK Central Committee Held KCNA 21 May 2022 -- The Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) convened a consultative meeting at the office building of the Party Central Committee on Saturday to discuss the matters on readjustment and reinforcement of the present state epidemic prevention capacities and preparations for the 5th Plenary Meeting of the 8th Party Central Committee.
Epidemic Spread and Treatment Results in DPRK KCNA 21 May 2022 -- According to information of the state emergency epidemic prevention headquarters, more than 219 030 persons with fever, over 281 350 recoveries and one death were reported from 18:00 of May 19 to 18:00 of May 20 throughout the country.
Biden, Yoon Signal Stronger Military Posture Against North Korean Threat VOA 21 May 2022 -- U.S. President Joe Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol have signaled a stronger military posture amid a series of recent North Korean missile test launches and a potential nuclear test.
Biden suggests 'sincere', 'serious' talks with North during visit to South Korea Press TV 21 May 2022 -- US President Joe Biden, who is on a visit to South Korea, has indicated that he would be willing to take part in "sincere" and "serious" denuclearization talks with North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un.
Officials Visit Bier of Late Hyon Chol Hae KCNA 21 May 2022 -- Officials from Party and power organs, working people's organizations, ministries and national institutions and city- and district-level institutions visited the bier of the late Korean People's Army (KPA) Marshal Hyon Chol Hae, general adviser to the Ministry of National Defence of the DPRK, on Friday to express their condolences over his death.
Service Personnel Visit Bier of Late Hyon Chol Hae KCNA 21 May 2022 -- Servicepersons from armed forces organs visited the bier of the late Korean People's Army (KPA) Marshal Hyon Chol Hae, general adviser to the Ministry of National Defence of the DPRK, on Friday to express their condolences over his death.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Visits Bier of Late Hyon Chol Hae KCNA 21 May 2022 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), visited the bier of Marshal of the Korean People's Army Hyon Chol Hae, general adviser to the DPRK Ministry of National Defence who is winner of Kim Il Sung Order and Kim Jong Il Order, on Friday to express deep condolences over his death.
North Korea hails 'good results' in COVID-19 fight as caseload passes 2 million Press TV 20 May 2022 -- North Korea on Friday claimed "good results" in the fight against the country's first confirmed coronavirus outbreak even as the number of people with fever symptoms crossed two million.
Active Medical Checkup and Treatment Launched in DPRK KCNA 20 May 2022 -- Officials, teachers and students in the public health and epidemic prevention field of the DPRK are continuing their scientific and concentrated medical check-up, treatment and hygienic information service to soon stop the spread of malignant epidemic in their regions and units.
More Programs about Epidemic Prevention Produced in DPRK KCNA 20 May 2022 -- Emergency epidemic prevention organs across the country produce and give wide publicity to various media programs to improve the masses' awareness of epidemic prevention as the state epidemic prevention work was switched over to the maximum emergency epidemic prevention system.
Mobile Service Teams' Activities Brisk in DPRK KCNA 20 May 2022 -- Activities of mobile service teams for minimizing inconvenience and suffering of the people and stabilizing their life have become brisk under the intensified lockdown condition in the DPRK.
State Reserve Medicines Supplied in DPRK KCNA 20 May 2022 -- The Cabinet and the Ministry of Public Health in the DPRK continue to supply to all parts of the country the state reserve medicines which were immediately released to quickly curb and put under the control the spread of the epidemic, true to the decisions of the Political Bureau of the Party Central Committee.
Epidemic Prevention Campaign in Kaesong City of DPRK KCNA 20 May 2022 -- Kaesong City of the DPRK strives to promptly implement the anti-epidemic steps under the maximum state emergency epidemic prevention system.
Elderly and sick die of COVID-19 complications in North Korean capital Radio Free Asia 20 May 2022 -- North Korean authorities are mobilizing medical students in the capital of Pyongyang to help in hospitals suddenly overwhelmed with cases of COVID-19, sources in the country told RFA. Even so, deaths continue to rise due to lack of proper care and from counterfeit medicines as treatment options remain limited in the impoverished and isolated country.
Power Production Goes Up in DPRK KCNA 20 May 2022 -- The Pukchang Thermal Power Complex in the DPRK properly carries on the organization and guidance to increase the electricity production even under the situation of lockdown due to the health crisis.
All-people Epidemic Prevention Campaign Emerging Victorious with Love and Devotion KCNA 20 May 2022 -- True to the idea and intention of the great Party Central Committee to brave the stern trials facing the country and people by dint of love and virtues, all the people of the DPRK are valiantly conducting a nationwide epidemic prevention campaign in a harmonious whole helping and leading each other forward.
Epidemic Spread and Treatment Results in DPRK KCNA 20 May 2022 -- According to information of the state emergency epidemic prevention headquarters, more than 263 370 persons with fever, over 248 720 recoveries and two deaths were reported from 18:00 of May 18 to 18:00 of May 19 throughout the country.
Hyon Chol Hae Passes Away KCNA 20 May 2022 -- Korean People's Army (KPA) Marshal Hyon Chol Hae, general adviser to the Ministry of National Defence of the DPRK, died of multiple organ failure at 09:00 of May 19, Juche 111 (2022) at the age of 87.
Epidemic Prevention in DPRK KCNA 19 May 2022 -- The Medical Oxygen Factory of the DPRK carries out the disinfection work thoroughly with nothing short of perfection as the state epidemic prevention system went over to a maximum emergency epidemic prevention system. -0-
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Overcoming Public Health Crisis KCNA 19 May 2022 -- Rodong Sinmun on Thursday editorially calls upon all the officials, Party members and working people to thoroughly implement the decisions of the Political Bureau meeting of the Party Central Committee with high political awareness and great self-consciousness and thus make a positive contribution to winning in the ongoing epidemic prevention campaign.
Medicine Supply in DPRK KCNA 19 May 2022 -- Service personnel of the military medical field out in the supply of medicines creditably carry out their revolutionary tasks at the front line of the epidemic prevention campaign, mindful of their mission and duty as defenders of the people. -0-
Measures for Guaranteeing Pyongyangites' Living Taken KCNA 19 May 2022 -- The Pyongyang City People's Committee in the DPRK exerts primary efforts to solving the problems arising in ensuring the life of the citizens in tight closure as the state epidemic prevention was switched over to the maximum emergency epidemic prevention system.
Code of Conduct for Preventing Natural Disaster Issued in DPRK KCNA 19 May 2022 -- The State Emergency Disaster Committee of the DPRK issued a new code of conduct to cope with natural disasters, true to the intention of the Party to establish a state crisis management system in an orderly way.
Emergency Epidemic Prevention Campaign Intensified in DPRK KCNA 19 May 2022 -- The emergency epidemic prevention campaign is getting further intensified in the DPRK amid the voluntary unity of all the people in thinking and action.
Spread of Epidemic and Result of Treatment Informed KCNA 19 May 2022 -- According to information of the state emergency epidemic prevention headquarters, over 262 270 persons with fever, some 213 280 recoveries and 1 death were reported from 18:00 of May 17 to 18:00 of May 18 throughout the country.
North Korea Looms as Biden Makes First Asia Trip VOA 19 May 2022 -- Although U.S. foreign policy during the first part of Joe Biden's presidency has focused more on issues such as a rising China and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Biden this week will be confronted by another nagging foreign policy issue, a nuclear-armed North Korea.
Pyongyang may greet Biden with nuclear test during South Korea visit Press TV 19 May 2022 -- The United States says North Korea could carry out nuclear tests or long-range missile tests, or both, during or after President Joe Biden's visit to South Korea and Japan this week.
South Korean Media: DPRK Choosing Timing for Nuclear Test as Necessary Preparations Completed Sputnik 19 May 2022 -- North Korea is currently choosing the dating for a new nuclear test after completing preparations for it, South Korean media reported on Thursday.
Schools close as pandemic rages in North Korea Radio Free Asia 19 May 2022 -- As COVID-19 cases dramatically increase in North Korea's military academies and secondary schools, the government has ordered students to begin remote learning, a daunting proposal in a land where most homes lack consistent supplies of electricity, much less online capabilities, sources in the country told RFA.
Experts: North Korea Likely to Dismiss International Anti-COVID Aid VOA 18 May 2022 -- Experts say North Korea is likely to dismiss almost all international anti-virus help, at least for now, despite its first acknowledged outbreak of suspected COVID-19 cases surging across the country.
North Korea Opts for Its Own COVID Response, Shunning Outside Help VOA 18 May 2022 -- North Korea is organizing its own systemized response to a growing COVID-19 outbreak, with at least 1.7 million people coming down with fever since the "explosive" trend was noticed in late April.
Material and Technological Foundations Consolidated in Epidemic Prevention Sector KCNA 18 May 2022 -- Works for strengthening the material and technological foundations in the epidemic prevention sector are being propelled across the country to cope with the current health crisis.
Advantages of Socialist System Displayed in DPRK KCNA 18 May 2022 -- Several days have passed since the state epidemic prevention work was switched over to the maximum emergency epidemic prevention system in the DPRK.
Guide for Treating COVID-19 Issued in DPRK KCNA 18 May 2022 -- A guide for treating COVID-19 was worked out and issued to curative and preventive organs at all levels and relevant units in Pyongyang and local areas amid the state emergency measures taken to swiftly curb the spread of epidemic.
Medicines Conveyed to Families in Difficulty KCNA 18 May 2022 -- Reaching every anti-epidemic combat field in the DPRK are the warm love and care of the Workers' Party of Korea Central Committee which has protected the health and life of the citizens with boundless devotion and sincerity, always sharing weal and woe with them.
Epidemic Prevention Work Brisk in DPRK KCNA 18 May 2022 -- North Phyongan Province of the DPRK has rapidly and correctly organized the overall work in keeping with the maximum emergency epidemic prevention situation.
Epidemic Prevention Measures Implemented in DPRK KCNA 18 May 2022 -- All the people in the DPRK are involved in the epidemic prevention campaign to defuse the current severe health crisis, true to the determination, will, strategy and tactics of the Workers' Party of Korea Central Committee.
Spread of Epidemic and Result of Treatment Informed KCNA 18 May 2022 -- According to information of the state emergency epidemic prevention headquarters, over 232 880 persons with fever, some 205 630 recoveries and 6 deaths were reported from 18:00 of May 16 to 18:00 of May 17 throughout the country.
Meeting of Presidium of Politburo of WPK Central Committee Held KCNA 18 May 2022 -- A meeting of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) was held at the office building of the Party Central Committee on Tuesday.
Military Mobilized to Stock North Korea's Pharmacies in Anti-Epidemic Effort VOA 17 May 2022 -- North Korea has mobilized its military to help stop the spread of COVID-19, state media said, as nearly 270,000 more people came down with fever in a single day.
Epidemic Prevention Work in Full Swing KCNA 17 May 2022 -- Officials of the Ministry of Public Health in the DPRK have been dispatched to different areas to take measures for overcoming the current health crisis in close connection with emergency epidemic prevention organs.
Ideological Campaign Launched to Curb Health Crisis KCNA 17 May 2022 -- All the Party organizations and officials in the DPRK have turned out to arouse the masses to the anti-epidemic campaign.
Steps Taken to Overcome Health Crisis KCNA 17 May 2022 -- North Hamgyong Province of the DPRK has taken urgent measures to defuse the health crisis as soon as possible.
North Korea prioritizes vaccines for border soldiers as COVID wave hits Radio Free Asia 17 May 2022 -- North Korea's border patrol soldiers have been among the first to receive shots of the Sinovac vaccine hastily procured from China as the isolated country struggles to contain a wave of COVID-19 infections, North Korean sources said.
UN Urges North Korea to Expedite Talks on Humanitarian Aid Amid COVID-19 Outbreak Sputnik 17 May 2022 -- The UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) called on Pyongyang to urgently launch negotiations with the UN on provision of humanitarian support for the country in the fight against COVID-19, OHCHR spokeswoman Liz Throssell said on Tuesday.
North Korea's Toll of 'Unknown Fever' Cases Nears 1.5Mln, Death Toll Reaches 56 Sputnik 17 May 2022 -- North Korea has confirmed 269,510 new patients with fever believed to be COVID-19 and six related deaths over the past day, the state emergency epidemic prevention headquarters said on Tuesday.
DPRK Key Industrial Sectors Accelerate Reinforcement of Productive Foundations KCNA 17 May 2022 -- Officials and workers of the key industrial sectors of the DPRK including the metallurgical and chemical ones continue to put spurs to the current production as well as readjusting and reinforcing their own material and technical foundations.
Construction of Power Station in DPRK KCNA 17 May 2022 -- Kujang County, North Phyongan Province of the DPRK, is now stepping up the construction of Kujang Youth Power Station No. 2 at the final stage, while scrupulously organizing the economic work as required by the maximum emergency epidemic prevention system.
US Assesses N. Korea May Conduct ICBM Test During Biden Visit to Asia This Week - Reports Sputnik 17 May 2022 -- North Korea may conduct an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test in the next four days as US President Joe Biden visits with leaders in South Korea and Japan, CNN reported citing a US official familiar with the matter.
Spread of Epidemic and Result of Treatment Informed KCNA 17 May 2022 -- According to the information of the state emergency epidemic prevention headquarters, over 269 510 persons with fever, some 170 460 recoveries and 6 deaths were reported from 18:00 of May 15 to 18:00 of May 16 throughout the country.
KPA Surgeons Launch Campaign for Supplying Medicines to Pyongyangites KCNA 17 May 2022 -- On the special orders of the Party Central Committee expecting the Korean People's Army to play the role of the main force in defending the country's safety and people's lives in the present public health crisis, a powerful force of the military medical field was immediately dispatched for the supply of medicines vital to the ongoing anti-epidemic campaign.
Epidemic Prevention Campaign Intensified in DPRK KCNA 17 May 2022 -- A party-wide and nation-wide emergency epidemic prevention campaign is intensified in the DPRK to reverse the spread of the epidemic at an earliest date possible under the energetic guidance of the great Party Central Committee.
US Senators Introduce Bill to Extend Human Rights Work for North Koreans VOA 16 May 2022 -- A bipartisan duo of U.S. senators, Marco Rubio, a Republican, and Tim Kaine, a Democrat, have introduced the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2022 to the Senate to ensure the U.S. continues to promote basic freedoms of speech, press and religion in North Korea for the next five years.
North Korea Identifies More COVID-19 Cases as It Copes with Medicine Shortage VOA 16 May 2022 -- North Korea reported more than 392,000 new fever cases detected Sunday, as an additional eight deaths brought the toll of known deaths in its "explosive" fever epidemic to 50, according to state media.
WHO 'concerned' over COVID-19 outbreak in DPR Korea, reiterates full support UN News 16 May 2022 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday expressed concern over the current COVID-19 outbreak in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), where no public vaccination programme has been put in place, reiterating its commitment to support the country response to the pandemic.
Timely Measures Taken to Curb Spread of Epidemic in North Hwanghae Province KCNA 16 May 2022 -- North Hwanghae Province of the DPRK has taken timely measures to implement the decisions of the Political Bureau of the Party Central Committee.
Kim slams North Korea's COVID response, orders army to 'stabilize' drugs supply Press TV 16 May 2022 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has blasted the country's crisis management in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, ordering the deployment of the army to help distribute medicine, state media said on Monday.
Beijing Vows to Strengthen Cooperation With North Korea in Fight Against COVID-19 Sputnik 16 May 2022 -- China is ready to strengthen and maintain close coordination with North Korea to combat the upsurge in the spread of coronavirus infections, foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said on Monday.
North Korea Mobilizes Military to Stabilize Medicine Supplies - Reports Sputnik 16 May 2022 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered the mobilization of the military to organize the supply of medicines to pharmacies amid the spread of the COVID-19 in the country, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported on Monday.
Electricity Production Goes Up in DPRK KCNA 16 May 2022 -- Officials and workers of the hydro-power stations in Ryanggang Province of the DPRK have put spurs to the generation of electricity while displaying the spirit of implementing the Party's anti-epidemic policy unconditionally, thoroughly and correctly.
Guidance on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Information Technology Workers US Dept. of State 16 May 2022 -- The U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation issued a joint advisory to alert the international community, the private sector, and the public to attempts by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and remote DPRK information technology (IT) workers to obtain employment while posing as non-DPRK nationals.
Statement by the Federal Foreign Office on the testing of ballistic missiles by North Korea Germany Federal Foreign Office 16 May 2022
Spread of Epidemic and Result of Treatment Informed KCNA 16 May 2022 -- According to the information of the state emergency epidemic prevention headquarters, over 392 920 new persons with fever, some 152 600 recoveries and 8 deaths were reported from 18:00 of May 14 to 18:00 of May 15 throughout the country.
Consultative Meeting of Political Bureau of C.C., WPK Held Again KCNA 16 May 2022 -- The Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea convened an emergency consultative meeting again to discuss measures for epidemic prevention on May 15.
Deaths Toll Climbs as North Korea Scrambles to Stock Medicine VOA 15 May 2022 -- North Korea reported 390,000 new fever cases detected Sunday, as an additional eight deaths brought the toll of known deaths to 50, according to state media.
Measures Taken under Maximum Emergency Epidemic Prevention System KCNA 15 May 2022 -- Jagang Province of the DPRK has intensified the epidemic prevention work for thoroughly checking the inroads of malicious epidemic, true to the decisions of the 8th Political Bureau Meeting of the 8th Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea.
North Korea reports 15 deaths and nearly 300,000 new 'fever' cases Press TV 15 May 2022 -- North Korea says a total of 42 people have died as the country began its fourth day under a nationwide lockdown.
South Korea Plans to Hold Talks With North Korea Over COVID-19 Support Next Week, Reports Say Sputnik 15 May 2022 -- South Korea intends to hold talks with North Korea next week to discuss COVID-19 relief measures that Seoul can offer to help the neighboring country control the spread of the disease, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported on Sunday, citing an unnamed government official.
Total COVID-19 Incidence Rate in North Korea Rises to 820,000 - State Media Sputnik 15 May 2022 -- North Korea on Saturday registered more than 296,000 new patients with fever and 15 more dead, totaling more than 820,000 people sick, the state-run KCNA news agency reported.
Great Attention Paid to Securing Irrigation Water in North Hamgyong Province KCNA 15 May 2022 -- Farms in North Hamgyong Province of the DPRK have prepared for thoroughly preventing the damage from drought by directing efforts to laying the foundations for securing irrigation water while revving up the atmosphere of epidemic prevention among the people as required by the maximum emergency epidemic prevention system.
Epidemic Spread and Treatment Result Informed KCNA 15 May 2022 -- According to the information of the state emergency epidemic prevention headquarters, over 296 180 more persons had fever, more than 252 400 were recovered and 15 died from the evening of May 13 to 18:00 of May 14 in the country.
State Emergency Measures Taken for Promptly Curbing Spread of Epidemic KCNA 15 May 2022 -- Swift state emergency measures have been taken to firmly ensure the good chance of winning the epidemic prevention campaign and promptly curb the spread of the epidemic, true to the idea and spirit of the 8th Political Bureau Meeting of the 8th Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea and the consultative meeting of the Political Bureau.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Visits Bier of Yang Hyong Sop KCNA 15 May 2022 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, visited the bier of winner of Kim Il Sung Order and Kim Jong Il Order Yang Hyong Sop, former vice-chairman of the Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly, on Saturday to express deep condolences over his death.
Yang Hyong Sop Passes Away KCNA 15 May 2022 -- An obituary of winner of Kim Il Sung Order and Kim Jong Il Order Yang Hyong Sop, former vice-chairman of the Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly, was issued by the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea and the Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on Saturday. He died of brain infarction at 22:40 on May 13, Juche 111 (2022) at the age of 96.
North Korea reports 15 deaths and nearly 300,000 new 'fever' cases Press TV 15 May 2022 -- North Korea says a total of 42 people have died as the country began its fourth day under a nationwide lockdown.
Strict Practical Measures Taken in DPRK KCNA 14 May 2022 -- The Ministry of Public Health is taking strict measures true to the idea of the 8th Political Bureau Meeting of the 8th Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea on switching over from the state epidemic prevention work to the maximum emergency epidemic prevention system.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Achieving Victory in Today's Epidemic Prevention Campaign by Dint of Single-Hearted Unity KCNA 14 May 2022 -- Rodong Sinmun in an editorial on Saturday calls on all the officials, Party members, working people and service personnel to successfully wind up today's epidemic prevention campaign by thoroughly implementing the idea of the 8th Political Bureau meeting of the 8th Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea and demonstrate to the world once again the dignity, prestige and irresistible might of our Party, state and people.
Consultative Meeting of Political Bureau of C.C., WPK Held KCNA 14 May 2022 -- The Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) convened a consultative meeting at the office building of the Party Central Committee on May 14 to overhaul the maximum emergency epidemic prevention system under operation and take additional political and practical measures.
Kim: COVID-19 throwing country into 'great turmoil' amid rising death toll Press TV 14 May 2022 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un says the spread of the coronavirus has plunged the country into "great turmoil," calling for an all-out battle to overcome the epidemiological crisis.
Kim Jong Un: North Korea Facing 'Great Turmoil' as COVID-19 Cases Surge Sputnik 14 May 2022 -- When the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in early 2020, North Korea closed its borders and imposed a strict lockdown, allegedly later refusing to accept vaccines. Despite these measures, Pyongyang declared a state of "maximum emergency" on Wednesday as cases began to emerge.
Electric Power Production Increased to Protect Damage from Drought Damage KCNA 14 May 2022 -- Officials and working people in the field of electric power industry have directed all their efforts to supplying electricity needed for protecting crops from drought damage.
Protection of Crops from Drought Damage Underway in DPRK KCNA 14 May 2022 -- South Hamgyong Province has steadily waged the campaign for protecting crops from drought damage while thoroughly checking the inroads of COVID-19.
North Korea Allegedly Ramping Up Powerful Nuclear Reactor Construction Amid Rising Tensions With US Sputnik 14 May 2022 -- North Korea has recently stepped up its defense program, having conducted 16 missile test launches this year alone, some of which are capable of carrying a nuclear weapon. Pyongyang's nuclear program is a matter of serious concern to its southern neighbor Seoul and the US, both of which are also building up their military presence in the region.
At Least 27 Die as 'Explosive' Fever Spreads in North Korea VOA 14 May 2022 -- North Korea reported 21 additional deaths Friday among people experiencing fevers, the official KCNA news agency said Saturday, amid the nation's first outbreak of COVID-19.
North Korean soldiers spread COVID-19 during April 25 military parade Radio Free Asia 13 May 2022 -- A massive military parade in North Korea has been identified as a COVID-19 super-spreader event, after several servicemen who marched in it tested positive for the virus, sources in the country told RFA.
Maximum Emergency Epidemic Prevention System Comes into Force, State Emergency Measures Taken KCNA 13 May 2022 -- The state epidemic prevention system was immediately switched over to the maximum emergency epidemic prevention system according to the decisions of the 8th Political Bureau Meeting of the 8th Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea.
DPRK leader calls for quick action to contain COVID-19 People's Daily 13 May 2022 -- Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), on Thursday called for quick action to contain the spread of COVID-19, when visiting the state emergency epidemic prevention headquarters, the official Korean Central News Agency reported.
South Korea says North preparing for seventh nuclear test Press TV 13 May 2022 -- The South Korean government has claimed that North Korea is about to conduct its seventh nuclear test.
Campaign for Protecting Crops from Drought Brisk in DPRK KCNA 13 May 2022 -- A campaign for protecting crops from drought is progressing apace in North Hwanghae Province of the DPRK.
North Korea ballistic missile tests: FCDO statement UK FCDO 13 May 2022 -- A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spokesperson responds to the ballistic missile launches carried out by North Korea on 12 May.
N.Korea reports first death from COVID-19; China stands ready to help it combat outbreak Global Times 13 May 2022 -- North Korea on Friday reported the first death from COVID-19 and said more than 350,000 people got fever since late April as COVID-19 "explosively spread nationwide," as the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that its leader Kim Jong-un visited the country's national emergency quarantine command center on Thursday to inspect antivirus efforts.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Visits State Emergency Epidemic Prevention Headquarters KCNA 13 May 2022 -- A fever whose cause couldn't be identified explosively spread nationwide from late April and more than 350 000 people got fever in a short span of time and at least 162 200 out of them were healed completely. On May 12 alone, some 18 000 persons with fever occurred nationwide and as of now up to 187 800 people are being isolated and treated. Six persons died (one of them tested positive for the BA.2 sub-variant of Omicron.)
S.Korea says DPRK fires 3 short-range ballistic missiles into eastern waters People's Daily 13 May 2022 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) fired three short-range ballistic missiles into its eastern waters, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said Thursday.
North Korea confirms first COVID-19 cases and at least 1 death Radio Free Asia 12 May 2022 -- North Korea acknowledged its first confirmed COVID-19 cases and at least one death from the disease on Thursday, after more than two years of claiming the country was "virus free."
North Korea's Kim Orders Lockdown as First COVID-19 Outbreak Is Confirmed VOA 12 May 2022 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered a nationwide lockdown Thursday to try to contain a highly transmissible variant of coronavirus that causes COVID-19, which was confirmed in the country this week for the first time.
WHO ready to support DPR Korea battle COVID-19 infections UN News 12 May 2022 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday that it is committed to helping the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), respond to COVID-19, after its first declared infection was reported in the media there.
North Korea Reports More Than 18,000 COVID-19 Cases in Country, Eight Fatalities - Reports Sputnik 12 May 2022 -- North Korea has so far registered more than 18,000 COVID-19 cases in the country, with eight fatalities, the Yonhap news agency reported on Friday, citing North Korean state media.
China Vows to Support North Korea in Fight Against COVID-19 Outbreak Sputnik 12 May 2022 -- China will make every effort to support North Korea in the battle against the country's new COVID-19 outbreak, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said on Thursday.
DPRK leader calls for "maximum emergency" measures following first COVID-19 case People's Daily 12 May 2022 -- Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), on Thursday urged the public to implement "maximum emergency" prevention measures after the first-ever COVID-19 case in over two years was confirmed, the official Korean Central News Agency reported.
North Korea fires three ballistic missiles amid tensions with US, allies Press TV 12 May 2022 -- North Korea has fired at least three ballistic missiles toward the sea off its east coast as tensions are once again rising on the troubled Korean Peninsula and in the Pacific region.
DPRK Fires 'Unidentified Projectile' Towards Sea of Japan, South Korea Says Sputnik 12 May 2022 -- Earlier, North Korea conducted its 15th missile test this year by launching a missile off the port city of Sinpo toward the Sea of Japan.
North Korea Greets South Korea's New President with Trio of Ballistic Missiles VOA 12 May 2022 -- North Korea Thursday tested three short-range ballistic missiles, according to South Korea's military, the second provocative act in a week and the first since Seoul inaugurated its new president two days ago.
China, Russia oppose further UN sanctions on North Korea over missile tests Press TV 12 May 2022 -- China and Russia have voiced opposition to further sanctions by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) against North Korea over its missile tests, as the United States urges the council to impose such measures on Pyongyang.
Measures for Prevention Drought Damage Taken KCNA 12 May 2022 -- The officials and working people of Kaesong City are taking strong measures amid the brisk work for preventing drought damage across the country.
Socialist Emulation Drive Launched for Preventing Drought Damage KCNA 12 May 2022 -- Organizations of the Union of Agricultural Workers of Korea at all levels are arousing the mental power of the masses amid the mobilization of all forces and means into the work to prevent drought damage.
North Korea Confirms Its First Detection of COVID-19 VOA 12 May 2022 -- North Korea, which has largely kept its borders shuttered over the pandemic, Thursday confirmed its first detection of the omicron variant of COVID-19 in the country.
Political Bureau of C.C., WPK Decides to Switch over from State Epidemic Prevention Work to Maximum Emergency Epidemic Prevention System KCNA 12 May 2022 -- The Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) on May 12 decided as follows in connection with the grave situation such as the inroads of stealth Omicron variant into the country amid the ever-worsening worldwide public health crisis:
Big Efforts Focused on Epidemic Prevention Work KCNA 11 May 2022 -- True to the intention of the Party that gives first priority to the emergency epidemic prevention work in the state affairs, public service units in Pyongyang City are focusing all efforts on further cementing the anti-epidemic position.
US Envoy to UN: North Korea Reconstructing Nuclear Testing Site in Preparation for 7th Test Sputnik 11 May 2022 -- North Korea is reconstructing its nuclear testing site in preparation for a seventh test, US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said on Wednesday.
Agitprop to Prevent Drought Damage KCNA 11 May 2022 -- Agitprop is brisk in the DPRK to encourage agricultural officials and workers to combat drought.
North Korean labor managers in China demand more money as job market tightens Radio Free Asia 11 May 2022 -- North Korean job placement officials in China are demanding more money and perks like free cell phones from Chinese companies for the use of North Korean workers, a consequence of the tight labor market that has grown out of the COVID-19 pandemic, sources in China told RFA.
Condemning North Korea's ballistic missile launches: UK Statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 11 May 2022 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on non-proliferation/Democratic People's Republic of Korea
South Korea's New Leader Offers North Korea a Carrot VOA 10 May 2022 -- Beneath a sunny spring sky and before tens of thousands gathered at the parliamentary front lawn, Yoon Suk-yeol took the oath of office Tuesday as South Korea's 13th president.
South Korea's new hardline president calls North a threat, calls for complete denuclearization Press TV 10 May 2022 -- South Korea's new hardline president has called for the complete denuclearization of North Korea, saying Pyongyang's weapons program poses a threat to global security.
South Korea to Assist North in Case of Its Denuclearization, President Says Sputnik 10 May 2022 -- Newly elected South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol vowed to facilitate the North's development if the country carries out denuclearization, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Tuesday.
North Korea ballistic missile tests: FCDO statement UK FCDO 10 May 2022 -- A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spokesperson responds to the ballistic missile launches carried out by North Korea on 4 and 7 May.
Federal Foreign Office on reports of the testing of a ballistic missile by North Korea Germany Federal Foreign Office 10 May 2022
Agitation for Preventing Drought Damage Brisk in DPRK KCNA 10 May 2022 -- Artistes of central and local art troupes launched a motivation campaign on farms to encourage the agricultural workers and helpers involved in a campaign for preventing drought damage.
Proactive Efforts Made in DPRK to Prevent Damage from Drought KCNA 10 May 2022 -- Officials and working people in South Phyongan Province of the DPRK turned out in the campaign to protect crops from drought damage.
North Korea enlists office workers to carry water to fields in battle to save crops Radio Free Asia 09 May 2022 -- Local officials in North Korea are forcing office workers into the fields to help water plants due to a shortage of working water pumps, as the government struggles to combat a widespread drought, sources in the country told RFA.
Emergency Epidemic Prevention Work in Full Swing in DPRK KCNA 09 May 2022 -- Amid the daily-growing concern of the international community about new COVID-19 variants, the epidemic crisis is getting more serious with increased number of infections and the death toll in neighboring countries and regions.
Campaign for Prevention of Drought Damage Brisk in North Hamgyong Province KCNA 08 May 2022 -- North Hamgyong Province of the DPRK is putting all manpower and means into protecting the crops from drought damage.
Whole Country Mobilized in Campaign for Prevention of Drought Damage KCNA 08 May 2022 -- All manpower and means are concentrated on a campaign for protecting crops from drought damage in the DPRK.
General Mobilization for Land Administration Brisk in DPRK KCNA 07 May 2022 -- The general mobilization for land administration is brisk in the DPRK true to the Party's policy on land management.
North Korea Fires Suspected Submarine-Launched Missile into Sea VOA 07 May 2022 -- North Korea has fired what appears to be a submarine-launched ballistic missile, South Korea's military reported Saturday, the North's 15th round of launches this year.
S.Korea says DPRK fires unidentified projectile into eastern waters People's Daily 07 May 2022 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) fired one short-range ballistic missile, presumed to be a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM), off its east coast, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said Saturday.
North Korea tests ballistic missile ahead of Biden's visit to Seoul Press TV 07 May 2022 -- North Korea has reportedly fired a second ballistic missile in recent days after US efforts at the United Nations to impose further sanctions on Pyongyang and claiming it may be preparing for a nuclear test.
Pyongyang Test-Fired Same Type of Missile From Submarine As in October 2021 - Source Sputnik 07 May 2022 -- North Korea likely fired the same kind of a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) on Saturday that it test-launched in the fall of last year, a military source said.
North Korea Reportedly Fires Unidentified Projectile, Report Suggests Sputnik 07 May 2022 -- This is the second launch from the country this week, as on Wednesday another projectile was fired towards the East Sea,
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea's Illicit Activities and Sanctions Evasion US Dept. of State 06 May 2022 -- The United States is imposing sanctions on the virtual currency mixer Blender.io (Blender), which is used by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to support its cyber-enabled illicit activities and money-laundering of stolen virtual currency funds.
U.S. Treasury Issues First-Ever Sanctions on a Virtual Currency Mixer, Targets DPRK Cyber Threats US Treasury 06 May 2022 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned virtual currency mixer Blender.io (Blender), which is used by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to support its malicious cyber activities and money-laundering of stolen virtual currency.
Prevention of Drought Damage Brisk in DPRK KCNA 06 May 2022 -- Agricultural officials and workers, employees of industrial establishments and other people in the DPRK have turned out in a campaign to protect the crops from drought damage.
Statement by a Federal Foreign Office Spokesperson on reports of the testing of a ballistic missile by North Korea on 4 May Germany Federal Foreign Office 06 May 2022
U.S., South Korean Defense Leaders Condemn North Korean Missile Launch DoD News 05 May 2022 -- The North Koreans yesterday launched another ballistic missile over the waters to its east, alarming South Korea, Japan and the United States.
Measures for Preventing Crops from Drought Damage Taken in DPRK KCNA 05 May 2022 -- South Hwanghae Province in the DPRK puts primary efforts into preventing crops from drought damage.
Campaign for Preventing Damage from Drought Starts in DPRK KCNA 04 May 2022 -- Officials of the ministries and national institutions turned out as one in the campaign for preventing the damage from drought.
North Korea Launches Probable Ballistic Missile VOA 04 May 2022 -- North Korea launched a ballistic missile Wednesday, Japan and South Korea reported, the latest in a series of tests that have upset the North's neighbors and drawn firm condemnation from the United States.
DPRK fires what appears to be ballistic missile toward eastern waters: Japanese gov't People's Daily 04 May 2022 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) fired what appeared to be a ballistic missile toward its eastern waters, the Japanese government said on Wednesday.
S.Korea says DPRK fires 1 ballistic missile into eastern waters People's Daily 04 May 2022 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) fired one ballistic missile into its eastern waters, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said Wednesday.
South Korea reports North Korea missile test as US plans new UNSC bans on Pyongyang Press TV 04 May 2022 -- South Korea's military has claimed that North Korea has launched an unidentified projectile toward the sea off its east coast, amid reports that the US intends to seek new anti-Pyongyang sanctions at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
North Korea Reportedly Fires Unidentified Projectile Toward East Sea Sputnik 04 May 2022 -- The May launch marks the 14th such incident in 2022, and comes shortly after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un underscored the importance and need for the country to strengthen its military power against nuclear threats.
Factory in China tests North Korean workers for COVID after 20 show symptoms Radio Free Asia 03 May 2022 -- Around 800 North Korean workers in the northeastern Chinese city of Dandong spent their May Day holiday getting tested for COVID-19 after about 20 of their coworkers began showing symptoms for the disease and were quarantined, sources in China told RFA.
North Phyongan Province Focuses on Securing Irrigation Water KCNA 03 May 2022 -- North Phyongan Province of the DPRK takes a thorough measure for sufficient irrigation water to prevent the drought damage.
Zero-COVID policy in Chinese border city stops freight to North Korea Radio Free Asia 02 May 2022 -- North Korea and China are again suspending rail freight as Beijing's zero-Covid policy spreads to cities on the Sino-Korean border, sources in both countries told RFA.
DPRK Working People Leading Happy Life KCNA 01 May 2022 -- The people of the DPRK are significantly greeting the May Day, the international holiday of the working people of the whole world.
Measures Taken to Prevent Drought Damage to Crops KCNA 01 May 2022 -- Measures are being taken across the DPRK to prevent drought damage to crops now that the temperature above average lingers along with less rainfall.

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