February 2023 - North Korea Special Weapons News

Images of plump, well-dressed daughter of Kim Jong Un arouse secret resentment Radio Free Asia 28 Feb 2023 -- The officially titled "Beloved Child" of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un wore a fur-collared long coat with golden buttons, festooned with a golden brooch and high-quality leather gloves.
Second-day Sitting of 7th Enlarged Plenum of 8th C.C., WPK KCNA 28 Feb 2023 -- The 7th enlarged plenary meeting of the 8th Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) continued on February 27 amid the expectation and interest of all the Party members and other people across the country.
Three-Revolution Red Flag Movement Brisk in DPRK KCNA 28 Feb 2023 -- South Hwanghae Province of the DPRK has dynamically conducted the Three-Revolution Red Flag Movement, an all-people movement, to make successes in the struggle for implementing the decisions of the Workers' Party of Korea.
Falling short of targets, North Korean factories start selling sweet potatoes Radio Free Asia 27 Feb 2023 -- North Korea's state-run Tokchon Motor company desperately needs money to buy raw materials so it can make enough cars, trucks and auto parts to hit government-set production targets.
7th Enlarged Plenary Meeting of 8th Central Committee of WPK Convened KCNA 27 Feb 2023 -- The 7th enlarged plenary meeting of the 8th Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) was convened at the office building of the WPK Central Committee on February 26.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Makes Speech at Groundbreaking Ceremony for Project to Build New Street in Sopho Area in Pyongyang KCNA 26 Feb 2023 -- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un made a speech "Display to the Full Once Again in the Capital City of Pyongyang the Indomitable Spirit Unique to Our Courageous Young People" at the groundbreaking ceremony for a project to build a new street in the Sopho area in Pyongyang on Feb. 25.
DPRK fires strategic cruise missiles People's Daily 24 Feb 2023 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) conducted a strategic cruise missile launching drill Thursday, a move aimed at examining the rapid response posture of its strategic cruise missile units, the official Korean Central News Agency reported Friday.
North Korea Launches More Missiles, Blasts US for Raising Tensions VOA 24 Feb 2023 -- North Korea said it fired four strategic cruise missiles Thursday, continuing its rapid pace of launches, as it blasted the United States and its allies for escalating military tensions.
Press Statement of Director General of Department of U.S. Affairs of DPRK Foreign Ministry KCNA 24 Feb 2023 -- Kwon Jong Gun, director general of the Department of U.S. Affairs of the Foreign Ministry of the DPRK, issued the following press statement on Friday:
Strategic Cruise Missile Launching Drill Conducted KCNA 24 Feb 2023 -- A strategic cruise missile launching drill was staged at dawn of February 23.
North Korea shows off 'war posture' of its nuclear forces Press TV 24 Feb 2023 -- North Korea has test-fired four strategic cruise missiles as means of displaying the readiness of the country's nuclear force for taking on "hostile forces."
North Korea Announces Cruise Missile Drill VOA 23 Feb 2023 -- North Korea launched four "strategic cruise missiles" Thursday as part of a drill meant to demonstrate Pyongyang's "deadly nuclear counterattack capability," state media announced.
North Korea Test-Fired Four Cruise Missiles in Latest Show of 'War Posture' Sputnik 23 Feb 2023 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) broke a several-year calm period last September when it began a slew of new missile tests it said were in response to provocative war games carried out by Japan, South Korea, and the United States. The latter two have remained in a legal state of war with the DPRK since 1950.
DPRK/North Korea: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile and short-range ballistic missiles EC/CEU 23 Feb 2023 -- "The EU strongly condemns the DPRK's illegal launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile on 18 February and the subsequent firing of short range ballistic missiles on 20 February. These were dangerous and reckless actions that blatantly violated UN Security Council resolutions."
North Korean parents will be punished if their children watch foreign media even once Radio Free Asia 23 Feb 2023 -- North Korea has threatened to punish parents if their children are caught watching foreign media, suggestive dancing or talking like a South Korean, even if it is their child's first offense, sources in the country told Radio Free Asia.
Back-to-back patriotic February holidays prove exhausting ordeal for North Koreans Radio Free Asia 22 Feb 2023 -- North Koreans have come to dread February because of back-to-back patriotic holidays that require them to attend a seemingly endless stream of propaganda lectures, political events and commemorative performances in the days leading up to them, sources in the country tell Radio Free Asia.
Press Statement of DPRK Vice Foreign Minister for International Bodies KCNA 22 Feb 2023 -- Kim Son Gyong, vice foreign minister for international bodies of the DPRK, issued the following press statement on Wednesday:
China Slams US For 'Double Standards' Over North Korea Nuclear Issue, Says Sanctions a 'Dead End' Sputnik 21 Feb 2023 -- The Security Council met on Monday after North Korea conducted yet another short-range ballistic missile test, firing two missiles towards its eastern waters in a warning to the United States, which is continuing to flex its military muscles near the country's border.
World leaders condemn North Korea's latest missile launch Radio Free Asia 21 Feb 2023 -- The leaders of the G-7 have joined the condemnation of North Korea's weekend missile launch, calling the test a "reckless" threat to peace, as experts said Pyongyang is verging on the ability to launch missiles that can strike the continental United States without "re-entry" issues.
Korean Peninsula 'must be an area for cooperation', Security Council hears UN News 20 Feb 2023 -- A senior UN official has underlined the need for unity in the Security Council in the wake of the latest missile launch by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
UN chief strongly condemns DPRK missile launch UN News 20 Feb 2023 -- The UN chief on Sunday strongly condemned the launch of yet another ballistic missile of intercontinental range by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), as news reports said two more missiles had been launched on Monday.
US Seeks Security Council Unity on DPRK Missiles VOA 20 Feb 2023 -- The United States said Monday it would seek U.N. Security Council unity in responding to North Korea's latest missile launches, despite previous opposition from China and Russia.
Recent North Korean Intercontinental Ballistic Missile launches: UK Statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 20 Feb 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council briefing on North Korea
North Korea missile tests: FCDO response, 20 February 2023 UK FCDO 20 Feb 2023 -- Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office spokesperson comments on the recent missile tests carried out by North Korea on 20 February 2023.
North Korea May Turn Pacific Into 'Firing Range', Kim Jong-un's Sister Warns Sputnik 20 Feb 2023 -- On the same day Kim Yo-jong delivered Pyongyang's warning, North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles towards its eastern waters as part of a weapons test.
Missiles Launched by Pyongyang on Monday Fall Outside of Japan's Exclusive Zone Sputnik 20 Feb 2023 -- North Korea launched several missiles on Monday, all of them landed outside of Japan's exclusive economic zone, Japanese media report.
Electric Power Production Goes up in DPRK KCNA 20 Feb 2023 -- The workers of the power plants in different parts of the DPRK, who turned out in the drive for implementing the decisions of the 6th Plenary Meeting of the 8th Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, are keeping production going on a high level.
Multiple Rocket Launching Drill by KPA KCNA 20 Feb 2023 -- Relevant multiple launch rocket sub-units under the Korean People's Army long-range artillery unit on the western front conducted a multiple-rocket launching drill at 7:00 a.m. Monday.
Press Statement of Kim Yo Jong, Vice Department Director of C.C., WPK Issued KCNA 20 Feb 2023 -- Kim Yo Jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, issued the following press statement on Monday:
North Korea fires more ballistic missiles, warns may turn Pacific into 'firing range' Press TV 20 Feb 2023 -- North Korea has fired at least two ballistic missiles in its third major weapons test this year, while issuing stern warning to the US, saying it may turn the Pacific into its "firing range."
US, South Korea stage joint air exercise after North's ICBM launch Press TV 19 Feb 2023 -- The United States and South Korea have held a joint air exercise involving US strategic bombers after North Korea fired a intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in a "sudden launching drill".
North Korea Launches More Missiles, Calls Pacific 'Our Firing Range' VOA 19 Feb 2023 -- North Korea launched at least two short-range ballistic missiles into the waters off its east coast Monday morning, hours after the United States conducted joint aerial maneuvers with Japan and South Korea. Monday's launch is the third major weapons test by North Korea this year.
Statement by the Federal Foreign Office on reports of an intercontinental ballistic missile test by North Korea on 18 February 2023 Germany Federal Foreign Office 19 Feb 2023 -- A Federal Foreign Office Spokesperson issued the following statement today (19 February 2023) on reports of the latest intercontinental ballistic missile test by North Korea on 18 February 2023:
NK launches intercontinental ballistic missile after US, SK announce military drills; US blamed for unshakable responsibility for tensions Global Times 19 Feb 2023 -- North Korea has reportedly fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Saturday, which Chinese experts believe is a response to joint military exercises planned by the US and South Korea.
Public Awareness of Crisis and Responsibility Enhanced in DPRK KCNA 19 Feb 2023 -- Redoubled efforts are made in the DPRK after regarding the emergency anti-epidemic work as the top-priority state affair.
Revolutionary Cause of Juche Is Invincible: Rodong Sinmun KCNA 19 Feb 2023 -- Rodong Sinmun Sunday dedicates an article to the 49th anniversary of the publication of Chairman Kim Jong Il 's famous work "On Some Immediate Tasks of Party Ideological Work for Modeling the Whole Society on Kimilsungism" at the Third Conference of Ideological Workers of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK).
Press Statement of Kim Yo Jong, Vice-Department Director of C.C., WPK KCNA 19 Feb 2023 -- Kim Yo Jong, vice-department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, issued the following press statement on Sunday:
Statement of Kim Yo Jong, Vice-Department Director of C.C., WPK KCNA 19 Feb 2023 -- Kim Yo Jong, vice-department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, issued the following statement on Sunday:
ICBM Launching Drill Staged in DPRK KCNA 19 Feb 2023 -- An ICBM launching drill was conducted on the afternoon of February 18.
North Korea says carried out ICBM test, says possesses 'fatal nuclear counterattack' capacity Press TV 19 Feb 2023 -- North Korea confirms that it has carried out a sudden intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launch in order to test its missile force's combat readiness for counterattack.
DPRK: Statement by the Spokesperson on the latest missile launch European External Action Service (EEAS) 18 Feb 2023 -- The launch by the DPRK of a long-range missile today was a dangerous and reckless action that endangers international and regional peace and security. It shows that the DPRK's nuclear and missile programme threatens all countries and requires an appropriate response by the UN Security Council.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa And Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Park Jin Remarks to the Press US Dept. of State 18 Feb 2023
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's ICBM Test The White House 18 Feb 2023
North Korea fires long range missile ahead of US-South Korea drills Press TV 18 Feb 2023 -- North Korea has launched at least one long-range ballistic missile off its east coast after warning of a strong response to the upcoming US-South Korea military drills.
Japanese, South Korean Military Gauge Range of North's Latest Missile Sputnik 18 Feb 2023 -- The missile fired on Saturday from North Korea can potentially travel 14,000 kilometers (8,700 miles) and reach the US mainland, Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada said.
North Korean Missile Likely to Have Fallen Within Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone, Tokyo Says Sputnik 18 Feb 2023 -- The ballistic missile launched by North Korea toward the Sea of Japan is likely to have fallen within Japan's exclusive economic zone, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Sunday.
'Surprise ICBM Drill' Involved Hwasong-15, North Korea Says VOA 18 Feb 2023 -- North Korea has confirmed that the intercontinental ballistic missile it fired Saturday was the Hwasong-15, which it said was part of a "surprise" exercise to test its war readiness with a "mobile and mighty counterattack."
North Korea Fires 1st ICBM Since Displaying More Than a Dozen in Military Parade VOA 18 Feb 2023 -- North Korea has fired its first intercontinental ballistic missile, or ICBM, since displaying its largest show of ICBMs during a late-night military parade last week. The missile, soaring at a lofted trajectory, landed within Japan's exclusive economic zone, according to Tokyo.
Rodong Sinmun on Dignity of Korean People Led by Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un KCNA 18 Feb 2023 -- Rodong Sinmun on Saturday stresses in an article that by making his way through virgin snow of history, the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un has put the Korean people at the center of the world as a dignified people no one dares provoke.
Progress Made in Railway Transport Sector of DPRK KCNA 18 Feb 2023 -- The railway transport sector of the DPRK launched an offensive motivation campaign for increased transport, true to the decisions of the 6th Plenary Meeting of the 8th Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Watches Sports Games KCNA 18 Feb 2023 -- There took place sports games between staffs of the Cabinet and the Ministry of National Defence on Feb. 17 in celebration of the Day of the Shining Star (the birth anniversary of Chairman Kim Jong Il ), the greatest auspicious holiday of the nation.
Birds of a Feather: Kim's Daughter Reportedly Attends Non-Military Event Along With Her Father Sputnik 18 Feb 2023 -- Kim Jong-un's daughter has been repeatedly seen standing by her father's side during military events, including a recent a parade to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of North Korea's army.
Joint National Meeting of KCU Organizations Held in DPRK KCNA 17 Feb 2023 -- A joint national meeting of the Korean Children's Union (KCU) organizations took place in Pyongyang on Feb. 16, the 81st birth anniversary of Generalissimo Kim Jong Il .
North Korea demolishes old houses to build new ones, decreasing housing supply Radio Free Asia 17 Feb 2023 -- The North Korean propaganda machine in recent years has been churning out image after image of rural citizens weeping with joy as they move into sleek new modern homes built for them by the state and handed over free of charge thanks to leader Kim Jong Un's love for his people.
North Korea warns of 'unprecedented' response to US-South Korea drills Press TV 17 Feb 2023 -- North Korea has warned of "unprecedented sustained and strong responses" if South Korea and the United States go ahead with planned military exercises, accusing the two allies of escalating tensions in the region.
North Korea Threatens 'Unprecedented' Response to US-South Korea Drills VOA 17 Feb 2023 -- North Korea warned Friday of an unprecedented response if the United States and South Korea go ahead with planned joint military exercises, which have recently ramped up in response to North Korean weapons tests.
Defence continues support to Operation Argos Australia DOD 17 Feb 2023 -- Defence has deployed a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft on Operation ARGOS as part of Australia's commitment to enforcing United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions on North Korea.
S Korea White Paper calls North 'enemy' amid Korean Peninsula tensions Press TV 16 Feb 2023 -- South Korea has called the nuclear-armed North its "enemy" in a new defense White Paper, signaling a further hardening of Seoul's position toward Pyongyang.
Experts: A Girl and Missiles Are North Korea's Way to Perpetuate Regime VOA 15 Feb 2023 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has made a symbolic gesture of telling the world his regime would continue into the next generation by presenting his daughter at a series of major military events featuring top generals and the latest military hardware, said experts.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Has Photo Session with Activists in Traits of Assisting Army KCNA 15 Feb 2023 -- 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, on Tuesday met and had a photo session with the activists in the traits of assisting the army who were invited to the celebrations of the 75th birthday of the Korean People's Army (KPA) as special delegates and have spent significant days in Pyongyang.
Greetings to DPRK Minister of National Defense from His Chinese Counterpart KCNA 14 Feb 2023 -- Kang Sun Nam, minister of National Defense of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, received a message of greeting from Wei Fenghe, state councilor and minister of National Defense of the People's Republic of China (PRC), on the occasion of the 75th founding anniversary of the Korean People's Army (KPA).
Activists in Aiding Army Have Good Time in Pyongyang KCNA 14 Feb 2023 -- The activists in the traits of assisting the army, who were invited to the celebrations of the 75th birthday of the Korean People's Army (KPA) as special delegates, have enjoyed themselves at the bases for cultural and leisure activities in the capital city of Pyongyang, getting special treatment under the special care and benevolence of the Party that is putting forward them as the most patriotic people.
In bid to boost childbearing, North Korea offers sporadic extra food Radio Free Asia 14 Feb 2023 -- As North Korea's birth rate declines amid chronic food shortages, authorities are offering families with three or more children extra food twice a year, on the birthdays of the country's former leaders.
Activists in Assisting Army Tour Various Parts of Pyongyang City KCNA 13 Feb 2023 -- The activists in the traits of aiding the army, who attended the celebrations of the 75th birthday of the Korean People's Army (KPA) on invitation, toured different parts of Pyongyang City.
Deputy Secretary Wendy R. Sherman And Japanese Vice Minister Mori Takeo and Republic of Korea (ROK) First Vice Minister Cho Hyundong at a Joint Press Availability US Dept. of State 13 Feb 2023
Joint Statement on the U.S.-Japan-Republic of Korea Trilateral Ministerial Meeting US Dept. of State 13 Feb 2023 -- The following is the joint statement released by the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State and the Vice Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Japan and the Republic of Korea following a trilateral meeting in Washington, D.C.
Uh, Ju Ae... We have to change your name Radio Free Asia 13 Feb 2023 -- The parents of 12-year-old Ju Ae were summoned to the local government office and confronted with a shocking order: Change your daughter's name.
Colors of KPA Redesigned KCNA 13 Feb 2023 -- The colors are the banner of victory and honor and the symbol of the heroic Korean People's Army (KPA) associated with the noble lives of President Kim Il Sung and Chairman Kim Jong Il , the founder and builders of the revolutionary armed forces, and replete with the faith and spirit of the service personnel of the People's Army to defend the revolutionary cause of Juche with arms under the leadership of the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un .
Participants in Celebrations of 75th Founding Anniversary of KPA Tour Pyongyang KCNA 10 Feb 2023 -- Service personnel of the Korean People's Army (KPA), who attended the celebrations of the 75th founding anniversary of the KPA under the great loving care and benevolence of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), spent significant days, warmly welcomed by citizens from the first day when they arrived in Pyongyang.
Receptions Given for Activists in Displaying Noble Traits for Assistance to Army KCNA 10 Feb 2023 -- Receptions were given for the activists in displaying noble traits for assistance to the army who were invited as special delegates to the celebrations of the 75th founding anniversary of the Korean People's Army (KPA) at the People's Palace of Culture, Okryu Restaurant, Chongryu Restaurant, Pyongyang Noodle House and other places on Thursday.
KPA Commanding Officers Visit Kumsusan Palace of Sun KCNA 10 Feb 2023 -- On the occasion of the 75th founding anniversary of the heroic Korean People's Army (KPA), all the service personnel and people pay the highest tribute to President Kim Il Sung and Chairman Kim Jong Il who performed immortal exploits for the founding and development of the Juche-oriented revolutionary armed forces.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Has Photo Session with Service Members Participating in Military Parade KCNA 10 Feb 2023 -- 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, on February 9 had a photo session with the commanding officers and soldiers of units at all levels who took part in the military parade for celebrating the 75th founding anniversary of the Korean People's Army (KPA).
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Has Photo Session with Participants in Celebrations of 75th Founding Anniversary of KPA KCNA 10 Feb 2023 -- 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, had a photo session with the participants in the celebrations of the 75th founding anniversary of the Korean People's Army (KPA) on February 9.
Flexing its military muscle, North Korea shows off missiles-and potential new leader Radio Free Asia 09 Feb 2023 -- With his wife and daughter at his side, supreme leader Kim Jong Un looked on as missile after missile was paraded past his podium as North Korea flexed its military muscle on Army Foundation Day.
North Korea shows off advanced ICBM at nighttime military parade Press TV 09 Feb 2023 -- North Korea has staged a massive military parade to mark the founding anniversary of its armed forces, displaying more intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), which state-run media claimed have the "maximum nuclear attack capability."
North Korean Leader Mum as Military Parade Rolls Out Largest ICBM Display VOA 09 Feb 2023 -- A grand nighttime event in Pyongyang Wednesday parading military hardware featured the largest contingent of North Korean intercontinental ballistic missiles to date, including a handful believed to be mock-ups of nuclear-capable missiles that would run on solid-fuel engines.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Shows Warm Paternal Love for KPA Service Personnel KCNA 09 Feb 2023 -- On the occasion of the 75th founding anniversary of the Korean People's Army (KPA), all the service personnel and people of the DPRK are recollecting with deep emotion the blood ties between the Supreme Commander and the soldiers which are shining along the militant road of the powerful revolutionary army.
Military Parade Marks 75th KPA Birthday KCNA 09 Feb 2023 -- The Korean People's Army (KPA) has taken the lead in accomplishing the great cause of building up a rich country with a strong army, while displaying its glory and might as the armed forces of the great Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) that built a powerful socialist country, independent in politics, self-supporting in the economy and self-reliant in national defence, for the first time in the 5 000-year-old history of the nation. 75 years of its heroic struggle are shining in the history of the Juche revolution.
People's Delegations Visit KPA Units KCNA 09 Feb 2023 -- With the great pride in having an excellent army which has left traces of sacred service and feats in the 75-year-long journey under the guidance of the peerlessly illustrious commanders, the Korean people extend warm encouragement to all the service personnel of the Korean People's Army (KPA).
Security tight in North Korean capital for military parade and Kim Jong Il's birthday Radio Free Asia 08 Feb 2023 -- North Korean authorities have ratcheted up security this month in Pyongyang, apparently to prevent travelers from bringing weapons or explosives into the capital that might mar a big military parade or the birthday of Kim Jong Un's father Kim Jong Il, sources in the country told Radio Free Asia.
Kim Jong-un Attends Banquet to Celebrate Day of Army Founding With His Wife and Daughter - Photos Sputnik 08 Feb 2023 -- Kim Jong-un's daughter was seen in public for the first time during the launch of ICBM Hwasong-17 on November 18, 2022.
Papers Mark 75th Founding Anniversary of Korean People's Army KCNA 08 Feb 2023 -- Leading newspapers of the DPRK on Wednesday dedicate editorials to the 75th founding anniversary of the heroic Korean People's Army (KPA).
Noble Tradition of Absolute Loyalty of KPA KCNA 08 Feb 2023 -- The whole course covered by the Korean People's Army since its founding is shining as a proud history of remaining infinitely loyal to the cause of the Party.
Invincible Korean People's Army KCNA 08 Feb 2023 -- February 8, Juche 37 (1948) when President Kim Il Sung founded the Korean People's Army, the regular revolutionary armed forces, is a historic day of epochal significance in building the revolutionary armed forces and accomplishing the revolutionary cause of Juche.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Trains KPA into Matchless Powerful Army KCNA 08 Feb 2023 -- The heroic Korean People's Army (KPA) significantly marks its 75th founding anniversary.
Kim Jong Un Hails His Military as 'Strongest in the World' VOA 08 Feb 2023 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, his wife and daughter Ju-ae, visited soldiers at their barracks ahead of a quinquennial army anniversary, the nation's main broadsheet Rodong Sinmun said on Wednesday.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Makes Significant Speech at Banquet for Celebrating KPA Birthday KCNA 08 Feb 2023 -- 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, made a passionate speech at a banquet for celebrating the 75th founding anniversary of the Korean People's Army (KPA) on February 7.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Visits Lodging Quarters of KPA General Officers KCNA 08 Feb 2023 -- The DPRK greets the significant Day of Army Founding in the grandiose course of vigorously making a new turning point of the state's prosperity while demonstrating the might of independence in politics and self-support in the economy amid the heroic spirit of great self-reliance in national defence. The whole country is now overflowing with the incomparably high pride of our revolutionary armed forces which have paved the road of advance of history in the van as a personifier of the idea and will of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and the absolute strength of our state and people.
'North Korea-linked' Hackers Made Off With at Least $630 Million in Crypto, Report Claims Sputnik 07 Feb 2023 -- 2022 turned out to be less than a stellar year for cryptocurrencies, with a series of crashes of major coins capped by the meltdown of FTX, a Bernie Madoff-style Ponzi scheme with suspected links to both major US political parties and the Biden White House.
DPRK Premier Inspects Various Units in South Hamgyong Province and Nampho City KCNA 07 Feb 2023 -- 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 DPRK and premier of the Cabinet, inspected various units in South Hamgyong Province and Nampho City.
Enlarged Meeting of WPK Central Military Commission KCNA 07 Feb 2023 -- The Fourth Enlarged Meeting of the Eighth Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) took place at the office building of the Central Committee of the WPK on February 6 amid the soaring militant spirit and fighting enthusiasm of the Korean People's Army (KPA) to firmly guarantee the dynamic advance of the Korean-style socialist cause with matchless military muscle.
North Korea pledges to expand military drills, scale up war readiness posture Press TV 07 Feb 2023 -- Hosting a weighty military meeting, North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un, has vowed to ramp up the scope of the county's military drills and enhance its preparedness for war.
Invincible KPA Imbued with "A-Match-for-a-Hundred" Spirit KCNA 06 Feb 2023 -- Officers and men of the heroic Korean People's Army (KPA), who have reliably guaranteed the victorious advance of the Juche cause with arms under the guidance of the great Party Central Committee, significantly celebrate the 60th anniversary of the presentation of the slogan "A-match-for-a-hundred".
Imported white horses burnish Kim's image and tie him to Korea's mythical past Radio Free Asia 06 Feb 2023 -- The image of Kim Jong Un ascending the snowy peaks of Mt. Paektu atop a majestic white stallion is meant to stir patriotism among North Koreans and solidify his place in the three-generation Kim dynasty alongside his father and grandfather.
U.S. Special Representative for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim's Meeting with Republic of Korea (ROK) Special Representative for Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Affairs Kim US Dept. of State 06 Feb 2023
1-year sentence upheld for Taiwan man guilty of selling oil to N. Korea CNA 06 Feb 2023 -- The Supreme Court has upheld the one-year sentence handed down to a Taiwan businessman for breaching the Counter-Terrorism Financing Act by illegally selling nearly 3,000 metric tons of oil to North Korea in international waters.
13th Meeting of Political Bureau of 8th C.C., WPK Held KCNA 06 Feb 2023 -- The 13th Meeting of the Political Bureau of the 8th Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) took place at the office building of the WPK Central Committee on Sunday.
Resolution of Political Bureau of C.C., WPK KCNA 06 Feb 2023 -- The Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) adopted a resolution on Sunday.
Radiant in new photobook, Kim Jong Un's wife depicted as part of the royal bloodline Radio Free Asia 04 Feb 2023 -- She appears alongside her husband, smiling by a snowy stream on the forested slopes of Mt. Paektu, North Korea's tallest mountain and a sacred peak said to be tied to the origins of the three-generation Kim Dynasty.
Anti-epidemic Information Service Intensified in DPRK KCNA 03 Feb 2023 -- The anti-epidemic information service is being intensified in all fields and units of the DPRK to cope with the worsening global health crisis and the increasing probability of outbreak of viral respiratory diseases in winter conditions.
Enlarged Plenary Meeting of C.C., SPYL KCNA 03 Feb 2023 -- The 8th enlarged plenary meeting of the 10th Central Committee of the Socialist Patriotic Youth League (SPYL) in the DPRK was held through video conferencing on Thursday.
24th Plenary Meeting of 14th SPA Standing Committee of DPRK Held KCNA 03 Feb 2023 -- The 24th Plenary Meeting of the 14th Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) of the DPRK took place at the Mansudae Assembly Hall on Thursday.
Great Guidance Bringing Fresh Leap Forward with Might of Mass Movement KCNA 02 Feb 2023 -- Miracles and feats are performed in the DPRK day by day, through the more vigorous socialist patriotic movement, revolutionary mass movement.
North Korean young people ordered to serve 3 years in military's manual service corps Radio Free Asia 02 Feb 2023 -- North Korea is ordering young men and women not presently in the military, including those granted exemptions or deferrals from mandatory service, to serve for three years as stormtroopers - a glorified name for military manual laborers, sources in the country told Radio Free Asia.
S. Korea, U.S. stage joint air drills amid DPRK warning People's Daily 02 Feb 2023 -- South Korea and the United States staged joint air drills involving strategic U.S. bombers and fighters, Seoul's defense ministry said on Thursday.
North Korea says prepared to counter US military moves with 'most overwhelming nuclear force' Press TV 02 Feb 2023 -- North Korea says it is prepared to counter provocative military moves by the United States with the "most overwhelming nuclear force."
North Korea Vows 'Toughest Reaction' Possible After US Military Pledges More Weapons to Peninsula Sputnik 02 Feb 2023 -- After the US Defense Secretary promised to beef up South Korean military capabilities, North Korean officials have pledged an especially harsh response in the event of a US attack.
Press Statement of Spokesperson for DPRK Foreign Ministry Issued KCNA 02 Feb 2023 -- A spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) issued the following press statement on Thursday:
Iranian Chief of Staff: Tehran, Pyongyang cooperation based on peace, stability ISNA 01 Feb 2023 -- The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri congratulated the appointment of General Pak Su-il as the new head of the General Staff Department of North Korean Army, calling for deterring any move that disrupts global security.
South Korean expert says North Korea may test a new solid-fuel ICBM in February Radio Free Asia 01 Feb 2023 -- North Korea may test a new type of solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile in February or in the first half of the year at the latest, a report by a South Korea-based researcher says.
North Korea Rejects Talks With US, Citing 'Hostile Policy' VOA 01 Feb 2023 -- North Korea on Thursday ruled out the idea of dialogue with the United States, accusing Washington of a "full-scale offensive" that is turning the Korean Peninsula into a "war zone."
US Nomination of North Korea Rights Envoy Revives Hope for Divided Families VOA 01 Feb 2023 -- The nomination of the U.S. special envoy for human rights in North Korea, along with new legislation, has revived hopes for Korean Americans who want to see family in North Korea whom they have not seen since their separation during the Korean War.
Three-revolution Team Movement Brisk in DPRK KCNA 01 Feb 2023 -- The three-revolution team movement gets brisk in DPRK along with the three-revolution red flag movement.
Rodong Sinmun on Bolstering up Military Capability for Self-Defence KCNA 01 Feb 2023 -- It is a bitter lesson of history that if one depends on others without one's own things, one will become the weak and ultimately fall prey to the imperialists, to say nothing of failing to defend the sovereignty and dignity of a country, says Rodong Sinmun Wednesday in an article.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Boosting Might of Three-Revolution Team Movement KCNA 01 Feb 2023 -- Rodong Sinmun Wednesday dedicates an editorial to the 50th anniversary of the start of the three-revolution team movement.
North Korea arrests entire family after mother called South Korea Radio Free Asia 01 Feb 2023 -- Authorities in North Korea have arrested a family of four after one of them was caught making banned telephone calls to her child in South Korea, a punishment that residents say is excessive, sources in the country told Radio Free Asia.

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