December 2023 - North Korea Special Weapons News

North Korea to Launch 3 More Reconnaissance Satellites in 2024 Sputnik 31 Dec 2023 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the country intends to launch three more spy satellites in 2024, after the successful deployment of the first one earlier this year, the state-run news agency reported on Sunday.
Report on 9th Enlarged Plenum of 8th WPK Central Committee KCNA 31 Dec 2023 -- The Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), the great guide of our country and people, has defended the eternal vitality of socialism, the ideal and future of mankind, and vigorously led its steady development, while confirming the validity of the sacred mission and idea specified in its programme through the indomitable struggle and precious victories.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un's Speeches at 9th Plenum of 8th C.C., WPK Published KCNA 31 Dec 2023 -- The Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) published the important report and conclusion made by the respected General Secretary Kim Jong Un at the 9th Plenary Meeting of the 8th Central Committee of the WPK and distributed them to members of the leadership body of the Party Central Committee.
North Korea no longer seeking reunification with South: Kim Press TV 31 Dec 2023 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has ruled out any possibility of reunification and reconciliation with South Korea, warning that Pyongyang will not hesitate to take "serious action" in case of a "military confrontation" by Washington and Seoul.
Kim Jong Un Announces Radical Policy Shift in Relations With South Korea Sputnik 31 Dec 2023 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the country and the ruling party had realized the impossibility of partnering with South Korea and ordered that all work plans with the South Korean side and relevant bodies be reorganized according to the current situation, the state-run KCNA news agency reported on Sunday.
Newspapers Laud Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un's Army-Building Exploits KCNA 30 Dec 2023 -- Leading newspapers of the DPRK Saturday dedicate articles to the 12th anniversary of the respected General Secretary Kim Jong Un 's assumption of the supreme commandership of the armed forces of the DPRK.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Receives Greetings from Russian Party Leader KCNA 30 Dec 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, received a message of greeting from G. Zhuganov, chairman of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation, on Dec. 28.
Fourth-day Sitting of 9th Plenum of 8th WPK Central Committee Held KCNA 30 Dec 2023 -- The 9th Plenary Meeting of the 8th Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) continues its work.
Third-day Sitting of 9th Plenum of 8th WPK Central Committee Held KCNA 29 Dec 2023 -- The December 2023 Plenary Meeting of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) continued on Thursday to confirm the new year's bold and positive development strategy full of the confidence and efforts of our state and people advancing toward the goal of great victory.
Russian FM on Korean peninsula: 'knots of conflict' in 2024 Radio Free Asia 28 Dec 2023 -- Russia's foreign minister issued an apparent warning to South Korea, following Seoul's imposition of additional trade restrictions on Moscow intended to curb its expansionist ambitions in Ukraine.
South Korea's President Yoon Orders Immediate Retaliation in Case of Enemy Attack Sputnik 28 Dec 2023 -- South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol ordered the armed forces during his visit to a front-line army unit on Thursday to respond to enemy attacks by retaliating first and only then reporting.
North Korea's Kim orders military to 'accelerate' war preparations due to US' confrontational moves Press TV 28 Dec 2023 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has ordered the military to "accelerate" war preparations, including its nuclear program, in a bid to counter what he calls unprecedented confrontational moves by the United States.
Kim Jong Un Calls for Stepping Up 'War Preparations' Over US 'Confrontation Moves' Sputnik 28 Dec 2023 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has instructed the country's military to accelerate "war preparations" to counter "extreme confrontation moves" of the United States and its allies in the Korean Peninsula, North Korean state news agency KCNA reported Thursday.
Second-day Sitting of 9th Plenum of 8th WPK Central Committee Held KCNA 28 Dec 2023 -- The second-day sitting of the 9th Plenary Meeting of the 8th Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) took place on Wednesday amid the deep interest and expectation of all the Party members and other people of the country looking at the strategic stronghold of our revolution after hearing the news of the convocation of the December 2023 Plenum with great excitement.
Possible Seoul, Tokyo, Beijing summit 'in discussion': report Radio Free Asia 27 Dec 2023 -- South Korea, China, and Japan are reportedly continuing discussions to hold a trilateral summit - an initiative that Seoul and Tokyo see as an opportunity to send a unified warning to North Korea and curb its nuclear ambitions.
9th Plenary Meeting of 8th WPK Central Committee Held KCNA 27 Dec 2023 -- The year 2023 is a year that the whole Party and all the people have united around the great Party Central Committee and worked heart and soul to demonstrate the mightiness, solidity and invincibility of the DPRK with eventful victory and signal development. It has recorded heroic annual to be immortal in the history of the country, and fully proved that the dignity of a genuine power and the fame of a strong one are on the orbit of independence, self-sustenance and self-defence advancing unyieldingly.
S Korea issues unilateral sanctions on 8 N Korean individuals Radio Free Asia 26 Dec 2023 -- South Korea imposed unilateral sanctions on North Korean individuals involved in illicit financing of the country's high-stake nuclear programs that have posed threats to the United States and its regional allies.
N Korea set to hold meeting this week to outline policy goals for 2024 Radio Free Asia 25 Dec 2023 -- North Korea is expected to determine its major policy direction for 2024 this week - with analysts predicting an increased focus on further boosting its nuclear capabilities aimed at exerting more pressure on the United States.
Naephyong Power Station No.3 Inaugurated in DPRK KCNA 24 Dec 2023 -- The Naephyong Power Station No.3 was inaugurated in Kangwon Province, the DPRK.
Personages of Russia and Vietnam Visit DPRK Missions KCNA 24 Dec 2023 -- Personages of Russia and Vietnam visit the DPRK missions in their countries on the occasion of the 12th anniversary of demise of Chairman Kim Jong Il .
N Korea's second nuclear reactor seems operational: IAEA Radio Free Asia 22 Dec 2023 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency, or IAEA, has found that a new nuclear reactor is apparently operational at North Korea's Yongbyon nuclear complex, suggesting the country's acquisition of additional means to obtain plutonium for nuclear weapons.
Session of DPRK SPA to Be Convened KCNA 22 Dec 2023 -- The 10th Session of the 14th Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea will be convened in Pyongyang on January 15, Juche 113 (2024).
G7 Is Club of Bandits: KCNA Commentary KCNA 22 Dec 2023 -- The "Group of Seven" (G7), which has come under worldwide criticism as an exclusive group disturbing international peace and the independent development of other countries at the instigation of the U.S., is going to commit robbery in broad daylight.
29th Plenary Meeting of 14th SPA Standing Committee of DPRK Held KCNA 22 Dec 2023 -- The 29th 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 December 21.
Multiple Rocket Launchers Presented to KPA by Members of GFTUK, UAWK and SWUK KCNA 22 Dec 2023 -- Members of the General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea (GFTUK), the Union of Agricultural Workers of Korea (UAWK) and the Socialist Women's Union of Korea (SWUK) across the DPRK conducted a brisk do-good-thing movement to present to the Korean People's Army (KPA) the multiple rocket launchers proudly named "Jikmaeng (trade unions)", "Nonggunmaeng (union of agricultural workers)" and "Nyomaeng (women's union)".
Official Notice on Convening Session of DPRK SPA Issued KCNA 22 Dec 2023 -- The 10th Session of the 14th Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) of the DPRK will be convened here on January 15, Juche 113 (2024).
Russia says set up 'comprehensive cooperation' with North Korea Press TV 21 Dec 2023 -- Russia says it has established an "active comprehensive cooperation" with North Korea.
IAEA Director General Statement on Recent Developments in the DPRK's Nuclear Programme IAEA 21 Dec 2023/li>
KCNA Commentary Slashes at U.S. and Puppet Military Warmongers' Provocation KCNA 21 Dec 2023 -- The U.S. summoned the south Korean puppet military warmongers to Washington on December 15 to hold the second meeting of "Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG)". They discussed the extremely adventurous and provocative issues targeting the DPRK, including the completion of the "guidelines on nuclear strategic plan and operation" and the establishment of "extended deterrence system" by the middle of next year. And they openly announced that they would conduct a nuclear operation drill during the large-scale joint military exercises Ulji Freedom Shield to be staged next August.
North Korean leader warns of 'nuclear attack' if enemy provokes with nukes Press TV 21 Dec 2023 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said that his country would launch a nuclear attack if an enemy provokes it with nuclear weapons, apparently referring to the United States, according to state media.
Kim Jong Un Vows Nuclear Retaliation if Provoked With Nukes Sputnik 21 Dec 2023 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has held a meeting with the military who participated in the test launch of the Hwasong-18 ballistic missile, saying that North Korea will respond with a nuclear strike to any nuclear "provocations," the state news agency KCNA reported.
ICBM Test May Soon Bring All of US Within North Korean Nuclear Range VOA 21 Dec 2023 -- North Korea's launch of a Hwasong-18 this week shows it may soon have a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile that can target any part of the United States, analysts say.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Meets and Congratulates Soldiers of Second Red Flag Company under General Missile Bureau KCNA 21 Dec 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, invited to the office building of the Party Central Committee the soldiers of the Second Red Flag Company under the General Missile Bureau, who participated in a launching drill of ICBM Hwasongpho-18 and congratulated and encouraged them on December 20.
Press Statement by Kim Yo Jong, Vice Department Director of C.C., WPK KCNA 21 Dec 2023 -- Kim Yo Jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, released the following press statement on December 21:
Speech of DPRK Representative to UN at Open Meeting of UNSC KCNA 20 Dec 2023 -- The representative of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to the United Nations made a speech at an open meeting of the UNSC, which was held at the UN headquarters on Dec. 20 (Dec. 19 in U.S. local time) as regards the DPRK's launch drill of ICBM conducted on Dec. 18.
N Korean leader, powerful sister issue nuclear threat to US, S Korea Radio Free Asia 20 Dec 2023 -- North Korean leader and his powerful sister have made a nuclear threat against the United States and South Korea, with both declaring that Pyongyang's nuclear arsenal will be practically deployed in retaliation to any actions that they consider to be "provocations."
Joint Statement by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs Kamikawa Yoko, and Republic of Korea (ROK) Minister of Foreign Affairs Park Jin US Dept. of State 20 Dec 2023 -- The text of the following joint statement was released by the Governments of the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea.
The United Kingdom unequivocally condemns the DPRK's launch of yet another inter-continental ballistic missile: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 19 Dec 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on North Korea.
N Korea's military provocations boost S Korea's nuclear arsenal push Radio Free Asia 20 Dec 2023 -- When South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol suggested the potential of Seoul acquiring nuclear capabilities, the United States promptly set up the Nuclear Consultation Group, or NCG. This initiative is aimed at addressing Seoul's security concerns, in the hopes of preventing them from developing into a significant security dilemma for Washington, namely a nuclear domino effect across Asia.
Readout of Assistant Secretary of Defense Ely Ratner's Trilateral Call With Japan and the Republic of Korea DoD 19 Dec 2023
United States-Japan-Republic of Korea Trilateral Ministerial Joint Press Statement DoD 19 Dec 2023 -- Today, the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea announce that they have fully activated a real-time DPRK missile warning data sharing mechanism and jointly established a multi-year trilateral exercise plan.
Deputy Special Representative for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Pak's Trilateral Call with Republic of Korea (ROK) Special Representative Gunn and Japanese Director General Namazu US Dept. of State 19 Dec 2023 -- The United States is imposing sanctions today on a network of 10 entities and four individuals based in Iran, Malaysia, Hong Kong (PRC), and Indonesia, led by Iran-based Hossein Hatefi Ardakani, for facilitating Iran's procurement of sensitive goods, including U.S.-origin electronic components, for one-way attack UAVs produced by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force Self Sufficiency Jihad Organization.
North Korea/DPRK: G7 Foreign Ministers' statement on the launch of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile European External Action Service (EEAS) 19 Dec 2023 -- "We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, condemn in the strongest terms North Korea's December 18 (local time) launch of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), following four previous ICBM launches this year as well as other launches using ballistic missile technology."
DPRK/North Korea: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the launch of an inter-continental ballistic missile EC/CEU 19 Dec 2023 -- The EU strongly condemns the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (DPRK) launch of another intercontinental ballistic missile on 18 December, for the fifth time this year, following the launch of a short-range ballistic missile the day before.
DPR Korea urged to 'embrace diplomacy' after latest ballistic missile launch UN News 19 Dec 2023 -- Repeated long-range ballistic missile launches by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) represent a serious threat to international air and sea transportation, a senior UN official told the Security Council on Tuesday.
Clear Display of DPRK Strategic Forces' Toughest Retaliation Will and Overwhelming Strength Launch Drill of ICBM Hwasongpho-18 Conducted KCNA 19 Dec 2023 -- Under the decision of the WPK Central Military Commission on neutralizing the enemies' intentional and premeditated confrontational military threats with our strong behavioral warning, a drill of launching ICBM Hwasongpho-18 was staged as an important military action to clearly show the DPRK's nuclear strategic forces' overwhelming counteraction will and matchless strength to the enemies.
DPRK Vice Foreign Minister Meets Chinese Foreign Minister KCNA 18 Dec 2023 -- Pak Myong Ho, vice-minister of Foreign Affairs of the DPRK who is on a visit to China met Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and foreign minister of the People's Republic of China, at the Great Hall of the People on Monday.
KCNA Commentary Lashes out at South Korean Puppets' Anti-DPRK Moves KCNA 18 Dec 2023 -- Recently, the south Korean puppet military warmongers are getting more frantic in their rackets of confrontation against the DPRK.
North Korea test-fires ballistic missile capable of reaching US: Seoul Press TV 18 Dec 2023 -- South Korea says the North has test-fired its most advanced intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), theoretically capable of reaching anywhere in the United States.
N Korea confirms ICBM launch, vows 'assertive' nuclear stance Radio Free Asia 18 Dec 2023 -- North Korea confirmed Tuesday it test-fired a solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) the previous day.
North Korea Commemorates Death of Kim Jong Il With Ballistic Missile Launch Sputnik 18 Dec 2023 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has ramped up its defensive capabilities in recent years as the United States has sought an expanded presence in the region.
North Korea missile tests: Minister Trevelyan's statement, December 2023 UK FCDO 18 Dec 2023 -- UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, responds to North Korea missile tests.
N Korea fires long-range ballistic missile Radio Free Asia 17 Dec 2023 -- North Korea launched an intercontinental ballistic missile that a Japanese official said on Monday had a range that could reach the United States.
Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's Call with the National Security Advisors of the Republic of Korea and Japan Following the DPRK's ICBM Test The White House 17 Dec 2023
Statement by Spokesman for DPRK Ministry of National Defence KCNA 17 Dec 2023 -- A spokesman for the Ministry of National Defence of the DPRK on Sunday made public the following statement titled "The hostile forces' any attempt to use nuke will face a preemptive and deadly counteraction":
Talks Held between Foreign Ministries of DPRK and China KCNA 16 Dec 2023 -- Talks were held between Pak Myong Ho, vice-minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea who is on a visit to China as head of a delegation of the DPRK Foreign Ministry, and Sun Weidong, vice-minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, in Beijing on Friday.
Phyonggang Army-People Power Station Inaugurated in DPRK KCNA 15 Dec 2023 -- Kangwon Province of the DPRK successfully completed the Phyonggang Army-People Power Station by dint of the great army-people unity.
N Korea may launch long-range missile this month, S Korean official says Radio Free Asia 14 Dec 2023 -- North Korea may test launch an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of delivering multiple nuclear warheads to the United States mainland within this month, a South Korean official says.
N Korea likely to launch ballistic missile, test allies' new alert system Radio Free Asia 14 Dec 2023 -- North Korea is likely to launch an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of delivering multiple nuclear warheads to the United States mainland within this month, testing the newly established real-time missile warning data sharing system among the U.S., South Korea, and Japan.
Rocket men: Kim and Putin fire up their alliance Radio Free Asia 14 Dec 2023 -- The armored train trundled into the far eastern Russian region of Primorsky Krai after a marathon journey as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made his first foreign trip in four years. Within hours of his Sept. 10 arrival, Kim was clinking champagne glasses with President Vladimir Putin at a hub of Russia's space program, amid speculation that North Korea would be trading desperately needed weaponry to Moscow in return for missile and rocket technology.
New state-run uniform factories threaten small businesses Radio Free Asia 14 Dec 2023 -- North Korea is building new clothing factories due to increased demand for school uniforms, but the factories threaten to kill off a cottage industry of small, often family-run school uniform makers, residents told Radio Free Asia.
Russian governor visit points to more worker exports Radio Free Asia 13 Dec 2023 -- A visit by a Russian governor to North Korea suggests that Pyongyang will likely send more farmers and construction workers to Russia, which appears to be suffering from a manpower shortage amid its war in Ukraine, experts told Radio Free Asia.
Rodong Sinmun Comments on U.S. Military Moves KCNA 13 Dec 2023 -- Rodong Sinmun Wednesday in a commentary lashes out at the U.S. moves for strengthening military nexus with Japan and Australia.
Talks Held between DPRK Minister of External Economic Relations and Russian Governor of Maritime Territory KCNA 13 Dec 2023 -- Talks between Yun Jong Ho, minister of External Economic Relations of the DPRK, and Oleg Kozhemyako, governor of the Maritime Territory Administration of the Russian Federation, took place at the Mansudae Assembly Hall on Tuesday.
U.S., World's Biggest Death Merchant KCNA 12 Dec 2023 -- So Kwang Myong, an international affairs analyst of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, released the following article titled "World's biggest threat-exporting country":
N Korea warns of 'destruction' from US-S Korea drills Radio Free Asia 11 Dec 2023 -- North Korea has issued a fresh warning against the United States and South Korea, claiming that the duo's joint military drills would ultimately lead to "destruction" of the Korean peninsula.
"World Division" Touted by U.S. and West Shows Final Ruin of "Unipolar World" Only: KCNA Commentary KCNA 10 Dec 2023 -- The U.S. and other Western countries often talk about "world division" whenever they discuss global issues.
Anniversary of Great Leaders' Field Guidance Marked in DPRK KCNA 10 Dec 2023 -- Meetings took place at different units in South Hwanghae Province of the DPRK to mark the 60th anniversary of the field guidance of President Kim Il Sung and Chairman Kim Jong Il .
Press Statement by Vice Foreign Minister of DPRK KCNA 10 Dec 2023 -- Kim Son Kyong, vice-minister for International Organizations of the DPRK Foreign Ministry, released the following press statement titled "The U.S., a stumbling block to international peace and security, has no right to remain in the sacred UN arena" on December 10:
U.S. Double Standards Slammed by KCNA Commentary KCNA 09 Dec 2023 -- Since the DPRK's reconnaissance satellite "Malligyong-1" was successfully launched and put into commission, startling the whole planet, the U.S. has been so far running amuck with anti-DPRK hostile moves.
Reckless Military Aid to Ukraine is Suicidal Act of Inviting Disaster: Int'l Affairs Analyst of DPRK KCNA 09 Dec 2023 -- Ro Ju Hyon, an international affairs analyst of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, released the following article titled "Reckless military aid to Ukraine is suicidal act of inviting disaster":
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Has Photo Session with Participants in 5th National Conference of Mothers KCNA 09 Dec 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, had a significant photo session with the participants in the 5th National Conference of Mothers on Dec. 8.
Statement by Spokesperson for Korea Association for Human Rights Studies KCNA 09 Dec 2023 -- A spokesperson for the Korea Association for Human Rights Studies made public the following statement on Saturday:
Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's Trilateral Meeting with the National Security Advisors of Japan and the Republic of Korea The White House 08 Dec 2023
North Korean factory workers in China to lose pay for product flaws Radio Free Asia 08 Dec 2023 -- North Koreans working in clothing factories in China must be nearly flawless under new punitive regulations that dock workers' pay if they produce too many defective garments, residents in China told Radio Free Asia.
Moon govt covered up, distorted 2020 official's death by North: Audit Radio Free Asia 07 Dec 2023 -- South Korea's state audit agency on Thursday released the final results of its inspection into the 2020 death of a South Korean fisheries official at the hands of North Korea, concluding that the then Moon Jae-in administration did little to save him and covered up and distorted facts related to the case.
Rodong Sinmun Discloses U.S. Attempt to Carry out Preemptive Nuclear Attack KCNA 07 Dec 2023 -- The Bloomberg News of the U.S. reported that the first test flight of the new-generation stealth strategic bomber B-21 Raider was conducted recently.
N Korean ambassador in Geneva recalled over smuggling allegations: Report Radio Free Asia 07 Dec 2023 -- North Korea has decided to recall its ambassador to Switzerland, Han Tae Song, amidst claims he is involved in elephant tusk smuggling.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Makes Important Speech at 5th National Conference of Mothers KCNA 05 Dec 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 December 4 made an important speech at the 5th National Conference of Mothers "On Duty of Mothers for Their Families and Society":
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un's Opening Address Made at 5th National Conference of Mothers KCNA 04 Dec 2023 -- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un made an opening address at the Fifth National Conference of Mothers on December 3.
DPRK warns against attack against its space assets People's Daily 04 Dec 2023 -- The Ministry of National Defense of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) warned in a statement Saturday that "any attack against the country's space assets will be deemed as declaration of war," the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported.
Statement by Spokesperson for NATA of DPRK KCNA 04 Dec 2023 -- A spokesperson for the National Aerospace Technology Administration (NATA) of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea issued the following statement under the title "Illegal double standards can never be allowed in space, common asset of mankind" on Monday:
North Korea begins reconnaissance satellite operations Press TV 03 Dec 2023 -- North Korea has begun its reconnaissance satellite operations, the state news agency has said, after Pyongyang successfully launched its first military satellite last month.
Reconnaissance Satellite Operation Office of NATA Pyongyang General Control Center Begins Its Mission KCNA 03 Dec 2023 -- The reconnaissance satellite operation office, organized at the Pyongyang General Control Centre of the National Aerospace Technology Administration (NATA), started to discharge its mission on December 2.
DPRK Military Commentator's Article KCNA 03 Dec 2023 -- The full text of "The 'Republic of Korea' can never evade the blame for having scrapped the North-South Military Agreement", an article issued by a military commentator of the DPRK on Dec. 2, is as follows:
North Korea warns any US attack on its satellites will be declaration of war Press TV 02 Dec 2023 -- North Korea has warned the United States that any attack to disable its reconnaissance satellites will be a declaration of war, after a US space official hinted that Washington is capable of interrupting Pyongyang's satellite operations.
17th Politburo Meeting of 8th C.C., WPK Held KCNA 02 Dec 2023 -- The 17th 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 December 1.
9th Plenary Meeting of 8th C.C., WPK to Be Convened KCNA 02 Dec 2023 -- The Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) decided to convene the 9th Plenary Meeting of the 8th Central Committee of the WPK late in December to review the execution of the Party and state policies in 2023 and discuss and decide on orientation of struggle for 2024 and important issues.
Press Statement by Spokesman for DPRK Ministry of National Defence KCNA 02 Dec 2023 -- A spokesman for the Ministry of National Defence of the DPRK released the following press statement "Any attack on space asset of the DPRK will be deemed declaration of war against it" on Saturday:
North Korean 'stormtroopers' are ill-equipped for harsh winter weather Radio Free Asia 01 Dec 2023 -- North Korean soldiers who were sent to rugged rural areas to build homes in the summer and fall are staying on to do more work in the winter, but the army is not equipping them with adequate clothing to brave the harsh winter elements, residents in the country told Radio Free Asia.
US, allies impose sanctions on N Korea following satellite launch Radio Free Asia 01 Dec 2023 -- The United States has announced that it imposed fresh sanctions on North Korea following its launch of a spy satellite last week and on designated foreign-based agents it accused of assisting Pyongyang in evading sanctions in order to acquire technology and revenue for its weapons of mass destruction program.
Spanish Police Arrest Man Wanted by US in North Korean Crypto Case VOA 01 Dec 2023 -- Spanish police said Friday that they had arrested a Spaniard wanted by U.S. officials for working with an American to provide cryptocurrency and blockchain technology services to North Korea in violation of U.S. sanctions against the rogue state.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Pays Congratulatory Visit to KPA Air Force Command and Air Force Regiment of 1st Division KCNA 01 Dec 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, visited the Air Force Command of the Korean People's Army (KPA) on the Thursday morning on the occasion of the Day of Airmen and congratulated all the service personnel of the heroic people's air force.

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