July 2024 - North Korea Special Weapons News

North Korea appoints new ambassadors to Vietnam, Singapore Radio Free Asia 31 Jul 2024 -- North Korea has appointed new ambassadors to Vietnam and Singapore after years of delay in filling such posts led to speculation that it was closing down diplomatic missions around the world because of financial constraints.
FAO head's rare visit to North Korea raises questions VOA 31 Jul 2024 -- A rare visit by the head of the Food and Agricultural Organization to North Korea has drawn criticism from former U.S. officials and humanitarian experts, with some raising the possibility of the U.N. official, a former Chinese official, using his position to serve China's political interests.
KPA Air Force Helicopters Conclude Rescue Operation in Kim Jong Suk County of Ryanggang Province KCNA 31 Jul 2024 -- The Jangjin River flooded by a downpour on July 28, creating a crisis in which more than 150 people were isolated in Janghang-ri area of Kim Jong Suk County, Ryanggang Province.
Decision of Political Bureau of WPK Central Committee "On Rapidly Repairing the Flood Damage in North Phyongan and Jagang Provinces" Adopted KCNA 31 Jul 2024 -- The Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea on July 30 adopted a decision to rehabilitate the island areas and some flooded areas in the city of Sinuiju and Uiju County in North Phyongan Province, situated on the lower reaches of the Amnok River, and build modern houses there and rapidly restore the damaged roads, railways and public buildings in Jagang Province by concentrating nationwide efforts.
Ministries and National Agencies Render Support to People in Flood-hit Areas KCNA 31 Jul 2024 -- The news, which the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un directly guided the work for the rescue and evacuation of inhabitants while looking round the flood-hit areas in North Phyongan Province of the DPRK, instills once again the great outlook of the Workers' Party of Korea into the officials and working people across the country and is arousing the spirit of making selfless, devoted efforts for the good of the people.
22nd Emergency Enlarged Meeting of Political Bureau of Eighth C.C, WPK Held KCNA 31 Jul 2024 -- Shortly ago, floods and heavy rains seriously and consecutively damaged some areas of the country, including North Phyongan and Jagang provinces.
Decision of Political Bureau of C.C., WPK Adopted KCNA 31 Jul 2024 -- The Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea on July 30 adopted a decision to restore the island areas and some flooded areas of Sinuiju City and Uiju County in North Phyongan Province, situated on the lower reaches of the Amnok River, and build modern houses there and rapidly restore the damaged roads, railways and public buildings in Jagang Province by concentrating all nationwide efforts.
North Korea's Kim preparing daughter as next leader: Seoul Radio Free Asia 30 Jul 2024 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is preparing his daughter to succeed him, though the selection is not final, according to South Korean lawmakers briefed by their main spy agency.
North Korea increases production of 152-millimeter artillery shells Radio Free Asia 29 Jul 2024 -- Several factories in North Korea have altered their production processes to quickly churn out 152-millimeter artillery shells, officials in the country told Radio Free Asia, but they do not know whether the ammunition is going to Russia for use in its war with Ukraine.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Inspects Flood-hit Areas in Sinuiju City and Uiju County of North Phyongan Province KCNA 29 Jul 2024 -- 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 flood-hit areas in Sinuiju City and Uiju County of North Phyongan Province on July 28.
North Korea vows 'total destruction' of its enemies on war anniversary Press TV 28 Jul 2024 -- North Korea has threatened to annihilate its enemies in case a war breaks out when leader Kim Jong Un gives an order.
Drive for Coping with Disastrous Abnormal Weather Launched in DPRK KCNA 27 Jul 2024 -- Manpower and means are concentrated on the efforts to preventing damage by heavy rain and flood in different parts of the DPRK.
DPRK Premier Kim Tok Hun Meets Belarusian Foreign Minister KCNA 26 Jul 2024 -- 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, met and had a talk with Maxim Vladimirovich Ryzhenkov, foreign minister of the Republic of Belarus who paid a courtesy call on him at the Mansudae Assembly Hall on Thursday.
North Korea to sell gambling rights at vacant 105-floor Ryugyong Hotel in Pyongyang Radio Free Asia 26 Jul 2024 -- A North Korean hotel which has been under construction for 37 years has plans to sell the rights to operate a casino on the premises if the operator promises to complete construction of the building's interiors, a resident of the capital Pyongyang told Radio Free Asia.
North Korean Government Hacker Charged for Involvement in Ransomware Attacks Targeting U.S. Hospitals and Health Care Providers US Dept. of Justice 25 Jul 2024 -- A grand jury in Kansas City, Kansas, returned an indictment on Wednesday charging North Korean national Rim Jong Hyok for his involvement in a conspiracy to hack and extort U.S. hospitals and other health care providers, launder the ransom proceeds, and then use these proceeds to fund additional computer intrusions into defense, technology, and government entities worldwide. Their ransomware attacks prevented victim health care providers from providing full and timely care to patients.
US offers $10M reward for info on North Korean hacker Radio Free Asia 25 Jul 2024 -- The U.S. State Department has offered a $10 million reward for information about a North Korean computer hacker accused of helping to seize control of medical records held by American healthcare providers to extort ransom money for use by Pyongyang.
Rewards for Justice - Reward Offer for Information on North Korean Malicious Cyber Actor Targeting U.S. Critical Infrastructure US Dept. of State 25 Jul 2024 -- The U.S. Department of State's Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program, administered by the Diplomatic Security Service, is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the identification or location of any person who, while acting at the direction or under the control of a foreign government, engages in certain malicious cyber activities against U.S. critical infrastructure in violation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.
US sanctions China-based individuals, entities over North Korea support Radio Free Asia 24 Jul 2024 -- The United States has announced sanctions on six individuals and five entities based in China for their alleged involvement in the procurement of items supporting North Korea's ballistic missile and space programs.
United States Imposes Sanctions Targeting PRC-based Procurement Network Supporting DPRK's Unlawful WMD and Ballistic Missile Programs US Dept. of State 24 Jul 2024 -- The United States is today imposing sanctions pursuant to Executive Order 13382 on a network of six individuals and five entities based in the PRC for their involvement in the procurement of items supporting the DPRK's unlawful WMD and ballistic missile programs.
Treasury Targets PRC-based Procurement Network Supporting DPRK Ballistic Missile and Space Programs US Treasury 24 Jul 2024 -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned a network of six individuals and five entities based in the People's Republic of China (PRC), involved in the procurement of items supporting the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (DPRK) ballistic missile and space programs.
North Korea seen unlikely to engage US after fall election, regardless of winner VOA 24 Jul 2024 -- North Korea's broadening ties with Russia make a possible re-engagement with the U.S. less appealing for Pyongyang despite an apparent overture from Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, analysts said.
Ex-North Korean diplomat becomes first escapee to be a vice minister in South Korea Radio Free Asia 24 Jul 2024 -- Former high-ranking North Korean diplomat Thae Yong Ho, who defected to South Korea in 2016 and became a lawmaker in 2020, has blazed another trail.
North Korea brushes off any hope of better U.S. ties under Trump Radio Free Asia 23 Jul 2024 -- North Korea dismissed on Tuesday a suggestion by former U.S. President Donald Trump that he could improve relations if he were to win November's election, saying it did not expect any change in U.S. hostility and it was ready for confrontation.
Russian prosecutor chief in North Korea for cooperation talks Radio Free Asia 23 Jul 2024 -- Russian Prosecutor General Igor Krasnov is visiting North Korea to improve cooperation, his office said, marking the first visit by a chief Russian prosecutor to the isolated North.
Vice-Chairman of SPA Standing Committee of DPRK Meets Russian Delegation KCNA 23 Jul 2024 -- Kang Yun Sok, vice-chairman of the Standing Committee of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, met and had a talk in a friendly atmosphere with the delegation of the Supreme Prosecutor's Office of the Russian Federation headed by Director Igor Krasnov, which paid a courtesy call on him at the Mansudae Assembly Hall on Monday.
Talks Held between Directors of Prosecutors Offices of DPRK and Russia KCNA 23 Jul 2024 -- Talks between Kim Chol Won, director of the Central Public Prosecutors Office of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and Igor Krasnov, director of the Supreme Prosecutor's Office of the Russian Federation, were held at the Mansudae Assembly Hall here on Monday.
Delegation of Supreme Prosecutor's Office of Russian Federation Arrives KCNA 23 Jul 2024 -- A delegation of the Supreme Prosecutor's Office of the Russian Federation headed by Director Igor Krasnov arrived here on Monday.
Whether Second Hand of DPRK-U.S. Confrontation Stops or Not Depends on U.S. Act: KCNA Commentary KCNA 23 Jul 2024 -- The U.S. is running high fever in its move to expand the overall structure of confrontation against the DPRK.
KCNA Commentary on Israel's Outrageous Territorial Expansion KCNA 20 Jul 2024 -- Amid the unabated bloodshed in the war-torn Middle East, the Israeli regime recently announced the seizure of 12.7 square km of Palestinian land in the West Bank under its occupation.
Moscow, Pyongyang discuss military ties, eye 'new era' of relations Press TV 19 Jul 2024 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met a Russian military delegation to discuss bilateral cooperation, a month after Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the country.
North Korea's Kim in military talks with Russian vice defense minister Radio Free Asia 19 Jul 2024 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has discussed the "importance and necessity" of military cooperation with Russia's vice defense minister to "defend mutual security interests," the North's state media reported on Friday.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Receives Military Delegation of Russian Federation KCNA 19 Jul 2024 -- 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 military delegation of the Russian Federation led by Vice-Minister of Defence Aleksey Krivoruchko on July 18.
Seoul sanctions Hong Kong shipping firm over North Korea breach Radio Free Asia 18 Jul 2024 -- South Korea has sanctioned a Hong Kong shipping firm and a North Korean vessel over allegations of the illegal transfer of North Korean coal in violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions, South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Thursday.
Kim Jong Un Receives Russian Military Delegation Led by Deputy Defense Chief - State Media Sputnik 18 Jul 2024 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has received a Russian military delegation headed by Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexei Krivoruchko, the Voice of Korea broadcaster reported on Friday.
UN agency cites improvements in North Korea's food security; experts still cautious VOA 18 Jul 2024 -- The head of the United Nations agency responsible for alleviating world hunger is heaping praise on the government of North Korea after a breakthrough visit to the reclusive country, the first from any official of a U.N. specialized agency since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Gives Field Guidance over Construction of Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Area KCNA 18 Jul 2024 -- The leadership of the great father, who has always worked heart and soul to provide our people with the most civilized and happy life, gave birth to another story of love in the Wonsan Kalma area turning into a beautiful cultural tourist resort for the people.
Japan-Germany security cooperation troubles North Korea, China VOA 16 Jul 2024 -- North Korea and China are watching for possible regional impacts from Japan's recent enhanced security cooperation with Germany.
North Korea's use of forced labor 'deeply institutionalized': UN says Radio Free Asia 16 Jul 2024 -- North Korea's use of forced labor has become "deeply institutionalized" and, in some cases, serious human rights violations have been committed in the process that could amount to the crime against humanity of enslavement, a U.N report said.
DPR Korea: Forced labour is institutionalized and dangerous, warns UN rights office UN News 16 Jul 2024 -- Forced labour is widespread and institutionalized across the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), maintained through violence and recrimination, the UN human rights office OHCHR said on Tuesday.
Forced labor in North Korea cited as possible crime against humanity VOA 16 Jul 2024 -- A report by the United Nations human rights office Tuesday accuses the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) of widespread forced labor, which in some instances "may constitute a crime against humanity of enslavement" under international criminal law.
North Korean diplomat commended by Kim Jong Un defects to South Korea Radio Free Asia 16 Jul 2024 -- A North Korean diplomat who had been stationed in Cuba defected to South Korea last year, Seoul's spy agency said Tuesday, joining a small but growing number of defections by the North's elite in recent years.
Sister of North Korean Leader Warns of 'Dear Price' for Sending Balloons From South Sputnik 16 Jul 2024 -- North Korean defectors in South Korea will face grave consequences if they continue to send leaflet-carrying balloons into the North's territory, Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said on Tuesday.
Enlarged Plenary Meetings of WPK Committees of Ministries and National Agencies Held KCNA 16 Jul 2024 -- The enlarged plenary meetings of the Committees of the Workers' Party of Korea of the Ministry of Railways, the Ministry of Land and Maritime Transport, the Pyongyang Construction Commission, the State Academy of Sciences, the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Physical Culture and Sports were held from July 11 to 14 to implement the decisions of the Tenth Plenary Meeting of the Eighth Central Committee of the WPK.
Press Statement of Vice Department Director of WPK Central Committee Kim Yo Jong KCNA 16 Jul 2024 -- Kim Yo Jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, released the following press statement at 10:00 on July 16:
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Guides Construction of Sinpho City Offshore Farm KCNA 16 Jul 2024 -- The programme for socialist construction in the new era of the Workers' Party of Korea, which regards the great people-first principle as its sacred political idea, and its outstanding and energetic guidance continue to give birth to the most scientific and revolutionary strategies for great regional development and bring them to brilliant fruition in the course of the comprehensive development of our dignified state.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Inspects Construction Project of Samjiyon City KCNA 14 Jul 2024 -- 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, gave a field guidance to the construction project of Samjiyon City on July 11 and 12.
Press Statement of Vice Department Director of WPK Central Committee Kim Yo Jong KCNA 14 Jul 2024 -- Kim Yo Jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, released the following press statement on Sunday afternoon:
DPRK condemns U.S.-S.Korea nuclear guidelines People's Daily 14 Jul 2024 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has condemned the "Guidelines for Nuclear Deterrence and Nuclear Operations on the Korean Peninsula" that the United States and South Korea signed earlier this week, the DPRK's state media said Saturday.
Press Statement of Spokesman for DPRK Ministry of National Defence KCNA 13 Jul 2024 -- A spokesman for the DPRK Ministry of National Defence released the following press statement "Our army will guarantee the national security in every way with its powerful nuclear war deterrent readiness" on July 13:
Press Statement of DPRK Foreign Ministry Spokesman KCNA 13 Jul 2024 -- A spokesman for the Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea issued the following press statement under the title "We will deter the looming serious threat with tougher strategic counteraction" on Friday:
North Korea denounces NATO summit's anti-Pyongyang declaration Press TV 13 Jul 2024 -- North Korea has denounced a declaration at a recent NATO summit that condemned Pyongyang's alleged weapons exports to Russia.
South Korea looks to NATO in face of North Korea-Russia military threat VOA 12 Jul 2024 -- At the NATO summit this week, South Korea found narrow options to deal with security threats it faces from Russia-North Korea military cooperation, but concrete actions to boost Pacific security are likely to follow, analysts said.
North Korea orders return of workers in China stranded by pandemic Radio Free Asia 12 Jul 2024 -- Experts say the order targets women who are needed home for marriage and child-rearing.
Interview: White House 'extremely concerned' about closer Russia-North Korea ties Radio Free Asia 12 Jul 2024 -- Mira Rapp-Hooper is the Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for East Asia and Oceania at the White House National Security Council, or NSC.
North Korea doubles down on English education amid growing tensions with US VOA 12 Jul 2024 -- In contrast to the open hostility toward the United States, North Korea has been doubling down on English education in its public schools under the leadership of Kim Jong Un, according to North Korea internal documents, textbooks and other educational materials reviewed by VOA's Korean Service.
NATO leaders condemn North Korea's arms exports to Russia Radio Free Asia 10 Jul 2024 -- NATO leaders condemned North Korea's weapons exports to Russia, voicing "great concern" over the two countries' deepening partnership.
North Korea sends military delegation to Russia Radio Free Asia 10 Jul 2024 -- North Korea has sent a military delegation to Russia, state media reported, a move which South Korea said would be a violation of sanctions if any cooperation with Moscow leads to an increase in Pyongyang's military power.
Press Statement of Vice Department Director of WPK Central Committee Kim Yo Jong KCNA 08 Jul 2024 -- Kim Yo Jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, released the following press statement on July 7:
North Korean leader's sister denounces South's border drills Radio Free Asia 08 Jul 2024 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's powerful sister on Monday denounced South Korea's resumption of live-fire artillery drills near the border as "suicidal hysteria" and warned of possible military action.
NATO to discuss Russia-North Korea military cooperation VOA 07 Jul 2024 -- The NATO summit scheduled for this week will include a discussion among the allies about strengthening security ties with South Korea and Japan against deepening military cooperation between Russia and North Korea, experts said.
US refutes Russia's denial of violating North Korea sanctions VOA 05 Jul 2024 -- The United States has flatly rejected Russia's claim that it has not violated international sanctions imposed on North Korea, calling on Moscow to stop illegal arms transfers from Pyongyang.
North Korea recalls overseas students for 'political indoctrination' Radio Free Asia 04 Jul 2024 -- North Korea has issued a directive for students studying overseas to return home for "political indoctrination" sessions, said South Korea's unification ministry.
North Korea and Russia to build road bridge over Tumen River Radio Free Asia 03 Jul 2024 -- North Korea and Russia plan to build a new road bridge connecting their countries over the Tumen River, which separates them in North Korea's northeast.
South Korea Carries Out Live-Fire Drills Near North's Border First Time in 6 Years Sputnik 02 Jul 2024 -- South Korea carried out live-fire drills near the border with North for the first time in six years following the dissolution of an inter-Korean tension reduction pact which banned such exercises, the South Korean army said on Tuesday.
Press Release of Tenth Plenary Meeting of Eighth C.C., WPK KCNA 02 Jul 2024 -- Members and alternate members of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea by-elected at the Tenth Plenary Meeting of the Eighth WPK Central Committee are as follows:
DPRK: Statement by the Spokesperson on the recent launch of ballistic missiles European External Action Service (EEAS) 02 Jul 2024 -- The European Union strongly condemns the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (DPRK) launch of ballistic missiles on 1 July, which constitutes another violation of UN Security Council resolutions.
Statement on DPRK's Ballistic Missile Launch Philippines DFA 02 Jul 2024 -- The Philippines condemns the DPRK's latest ballistic missile launch, which provokes tensions and undermines economic progress, peace, and stability in the Korean Peninsula and the lndo-Pacific region. The Philippines has repeatedly called on the DPRK to also comply with its international obligations and the relevant UN Security Council resolutions and to commit to constructive and peaceful dialogue with the Republic of Korea. The Philippines has consistently supported the call for a complete, verifiable, and irreversible denuclearization of the DPRK. END
North Korea says successfully tests ballistic missile capable of carrying super-large warhead Press TV 02 Jul 2024 -- North Korea says it has successfully tested a new tactical ballistic missile capable of carrying a "super-large warhead" following a recent joint military exercise by South Korea, Japan and the United States.
DPRK Missile Administration Conducts Test-fire of New-type Tactical Ballistic Missile KCNA 02 Jul 2024 -- The DPRK Missile Administration successfully conducted a test-fire of new-type tactical ballistic missile Hwasongpho-11Da-4.5 on July 1.
North Korea hails successful test of missile carrying super-large warhead Radio Free Asia 01 Jul 2024 -- North Korea has successfully tested a "new-type" of tactical ballistic missile that can fire a 4.5 ton "super-large" warhead up to 500 km (311 miles), the North's state-run media reported on Tuesday but South Korea's military doubted that the announcement was true, its media reported.
Deepening Russia-North Korea ties test US-South Korea deterrence strategy VOA 01 Jul 2024 -- The United States' commitment to providing extended deterrence to South Korea is being put to the test, with some South Korean politicians publicly questioning the effectiveness of the U.S. nuclear umbrella after Russia and North Korea reached a new defense pact.
South Korean Military Says DPRK Fired Two Ballistic Missiles Sputnik 01 Jul 2024 -- North Korea launched two ballistic missiles, including a short-range one, eastward Monday, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported citing the country's Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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