August 2025 - North Korea Special Weapons News

Efforts on Minimizing Damage by Downpour Made at Industrial Establishments KCNA 31 Aug 2025 -- A mass movement is going on at industrial establishments across the DPRK to prevent various kinds of accidents and natural disasters in keeping with the fact that warnings for downpour and heavy rain were issued in all parts of the country including North and South Phyongan, Jagang, Kangwon, South Hamgyong and Ryanggang provinces.
Session of Permanent Commission of SPA Standing Committee Held KCNA 30 Aug 2025 -- A session of the Permanent Commission of the Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK was held.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Meets Bereaved Families of Martyrs Who Performed Distinguished Feats in Overseas Military Operations KCNA 30 Aug 2025 -- The brave soldiers who participated in the overseas military operations created the tales about great heroes unprecedented in history out of their desire for the immortality of the sacred national flag of the DPRK and the rosy future of the prosperous motherland and emerged as heroes of the legendary feats who devoted their precious lives without regret, regarding their death as honor in the course of carrying out the orders of the country.
Ceremony of Awarding State Commendations to Soldiers of KPA Overseas Military Operations Units Takes Place KCNA 30 Aug 2025 -- All the people of the DPRK pay high praise and noble tribute to the officers and men of the overseas military operations units of the Korean People's Army who demonstrated the might of the elite revolutionary army before the world by displaying the matchless fighting spirit, bravery and indomitable self-sacrificing spirit for the honor of the glorious Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un's Talk to Bereaved Families of Martyrs Participated in Overseas Military Operations KCNA 30 Aug 2025 -- Kim Jong Un talked to the bereaved families of the martyrs who participated in the overseas military operations.
Fourth United States-Japan-Republic of Korea Trilateral Diplomatic Working Group Meeting on Democratic People's Republic of Korea Cyber Activities US Dept. of State 29 Aug 2025 -- On August 27 and 28, the United States of America, Japan, and the Republic of Korea (ROK) convened in Tokyo for the fourth meeting of the Trilateral Diplomatic Working Group to counter cyber threats posed by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
The 4th Japan-U.S.-ROK Trilateral Diplomatic Working Group on North Korea's Cyber Threats Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 28 Aug 2025
North Korea's Kim Jong Un to attend military parade in China Radio Free Asia 28 Aug 2025 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will attend an expansive military parade in China next week — the first event to bring him together with a clutch of world leaders since he assumed office in 2011.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Will Visit PRC to Participate in Celebrations of Victory of Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and World Anti-Fascist War KCNA 28 Aug 2025 -- 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, will soon visit the People's Republic of China at the invitation of Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and president of the People's Republic of China, to participate in celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. -0-
General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and President of State Affairs of the DPRK Kim Jong-un to Attend the Events Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in China PRC MofA 28 Aug 2025
Chinese FM responds to question on when Kim will arrive in China for V-Day commemorations Global Times 28 Aug 2025 -- When asked about when Kim Jong-un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) will arrive in China, leave China and whether the visit will be limited to Beijing since China has announced that Kim will attend China's V-Day commemorations, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday that Kim will attend China's V-Day commemorations and for the specific details, China will release information in due course.
DPRK Navy Developing into Service Possessed of Operations Capability on Oceans KCNA 28 Aug 2025 -- On the occasion of the Navy Day (August 28), the DPRK people extend warm congratulations to the officers and men of the Navy of the heroic Korean People's Army who are firmly defending the seas of the country.
Respected Fatherly Marshal Kim Jong Un Ushering in New History of Valuing Youth KCNA 28 Aug 2025 -- At the Youth Movement Museum, all visitors are paying attention to the meaningful letters.
China warmly welcomes Kim's attendance to V-Day commemorations, vows new chapter of China-DPRK traditional friendship Global Times 28 Aug 2025 -- Kim Jong-un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), will attend China's V-Day commemorations on September 3, China's Assistant Foreign Minister Hong Lei announced on Thursday.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Visits Special Operation Training Base under General Staff of KPA and Learns about Training of Soldiers KCNA 28 Aug 2025 -- 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 special operation training base directly under the authority of the General Staff of the Korean People's Army and learned about the training of the sniper sub-unit and special operation sub-unit on August 27.
U.S.-ROK-Japan Joint Statement on DPRK Information Technology Workers US Dept. of State 27 Aug 2025 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Government of the United States of America, Japan, and the Republic of Korea on North Korean Information Technology (IT) workers.
Treasury Sanctions Fraud Network Funding DPRK Weapons Programs US Treasury 27 Aug 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Vitaliy Sergeyevich Andreyev, Kim Ung Sun, Shenyang Geumpungri Network Technology Co., Ltd,and Korea Sinjin Trading Corporation for their roles in a fraudulent information technology (IT) worker scheme orchestrated by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) government.
KCNA Commentary on True Colors of Lee Jae Myung as Hypocrite Seized with "Denuclearization Paranoia" KCNA 27 Aug 2025 -- Lee Jae Myung of the ROK showed his true colors as a hypocrite to the whole world.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Visits Completed Ragwon County Offshore Farm and Fishing-Village Residential District KCNA 27 Aug 2025 -- Thanks to the far-reaching plan of the Central Committee of the great Workers' Party of Korea for regional development and its energetic leadership, a modern offshore farm and a modern fishing-village residential district have been built in Ragwon County on the east coast as another monumental edifice in the vibrant era of the most gigantic regional transformation in the history of the country.
Trump says he hopes to meet with N.Korean leader Kim Jong Un during meeting with President Lee of S.Korea Global Times 26 Aug 2025 -- US President Donald Trump met with visiting South Korean President Lee Jae-myung at the White House on Monday.
DPRK Premier Inspects Chollima Steel Complex and Farms in Mangyongdae District KCNA 26 Aug 2025 -- Pak Thae Song, member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea and premier of the Cabinet of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, inspected the Chollima Steel Complex and farms in Mangyongdae District.
Press Statement of First Vice-chief of KPA General StaffGangster-like Logic of Impudent "War Apostle" Can Never Work KCNA 26 Aug 2025 -- Kim Yong Bok, first vice-chief of the General Staff of the Korean People's Army, issued the following press statement "Gangster-like Logic of Impudent 'War Apostle' Can Never Work" on August 25:
Trump says he hopes to meet Kim Jong Un this year People's Daily 26 Aug 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that he hopes to meet with Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), later this year.
U.S., Japan, and ROK Join Mandiant to Counter North Korean IT Worker Threats US Dept. of State 26 Aug 2025 -- The U.S. Department of State, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea (ROK), in partnership with Mandiant, co-hosted a forum in Tokyo on August 26 for over 130 attendees representing the trilateral governments and relevant industry partners including, freelance work platforms, payment service providers, cryptocurrency companies, AI industries, and other Web3 technology companies
Seoul Ruler's Despicable Behavior as Scout for Triangular Military Cooperation KCNA 25 Aug 2025 -- Kim Hyok Nam issued the following article titled "The Seoul ruler's despicable behavior as a scout for triangular military cooperation" on August 25:
DPRK Missile Administration Conducts Firing of New Air Defence Missiles KCNA 24 Aug 2025 -- The Missile Administration of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on August 23 conducted the firing of two types of new air defence missiles of improved version at different targets to test their combat capability.
North Korea leader supervises test of new missile system with 'superior combat capability' Press TV 24 Aug 2025 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen the testing of a new defense system with "superior combat capability."
Steps for Minimizing Crop Damage by Natural Disasters in Pyongyang KCNA 23 Aug 2025 -- Rural areas in Pyongyang Municipality are protecting crops in a foresighted way to cope with the recent weather conditions accompanied with frequent rainfalls.
Measures Taken to Minimize Damage by Disastrous Abnormal Weather KCNA 23 Aug 2025 -- Various economic sectors of the DPRK have taken measures for minimizing damage by disastrous abnormal weather.
North Korea slams South Korea over 'deliberate provocation' by shooting unwarranted warning shots Press TV 23 Aug 2025 -- Pyongyang has slammed Seoul over "deliberate provocation" after it fired warning shots at North Korean soldiers.
Vice-Chief of KPA General Staff Issues Press Statement KCNA 23 Aug 2025 -- Army Lieutenant General Ko Jong Chol, vice-chief of the General Staff of the Korean People's Army, issued the following press statement "Dangerous provocation inciting military conflict in the southern border area should be stopped immediately" on August 22:
Spokesman for KPA General Staff Issues Press Statement KCNA 23 Aug 2025 -- A spokesman for the General Staff of the Korean People's Army on August 22 issued the following press statement "The situation of the ROK clouded with powder smoke will further bolster the full readiness of our army":
DPRK says S. Korean military conducted "serious provocation" People's Daily 23 Aug 2025 -- The South Korean military on Tuesday conducted "a serious provocation," firing more than 10 warning shots at the DPRK soldiers who were conducting a permanent barrier project near the southern border line, the official Korean Central News Agency reported Saturday, citing a senior military official.
Measures to Prevent Farmlands from Inundating in DPRK KCNA 22 Aug 2025 -- Measures to prevent farmlands from being inundated by heavy rain and downpour are being taken in different parts of the DPRK.
General Mobilization for Land Administration in Spring Proves Successful KCNA 22 Aug 2025 -- The mobilization for land administration in spring was launched in different parts of the DPRK.
Banquet Given in Honor of Commanding Officers and Combatants of KPA Overseas Operation Unit and Bereaved Families of Martyrs KCNA 22 Aug 2025 -- A grand banquet was given at the Mokran House in honor of the commanding officers and combatants of the overseas operation unit of the Korean People's Army and bereaved families of the martyrs.
Artistic Performance Given in Honor of Commanding Officers and Combatants of Overseas Operation Unit of KPA KCNA 22 Aug 2025 -- An artistic performance was given with splendor at the April 25 House of Culture here to congratulate the commanding officers and combatants of the overseas operation unit of the Korean People's Army who performed immortal feats in the sacred battle for defending the dignity and honor of the powerful DPRK.
Highest Glory to Representatives of Great Honour of DPRK, Admirable Sons Ceremony of Awarding State Commendations to Commanding Officers and Combatants of KPA Overseas Operation Unit Takes Place KCNA 22 Aug 2025 -- The outstanding fighting spirit and bravery of the Korean People's Army reliably guaranteeing the ever-victorious tradition of the Juche revolution with invincible arms are writing the legendary biography of heroes unprecedented in history, bringing the mightiness and sacred prestige of our state to the top of the world.
Hydroelectric Power Sector of DPRK Increases Electricity Production KCNA 21 Aug 2025 -- The hydroelectric power sector of the DPRK produces more electricity every day than planned in August.
War "Outing" of Old "British Empire" Will Not End in Pleasant Journey: KCNA Commentary KCNA 21 Aug 2025 -- An escort ship belonging to the carrier task force Prince of Wales of the British Navy, which was involved in the U.S.-led multi-national military drills in the west Pacific region, recently entered the Pusan operation base in the ROK.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Meets Leading Commanding Officers of Overseas Operation Unit of KPA KCNA 21 Aug 2025 -- 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, met with the leading commanding officers of the overseas operation unit of the Korean People's Army who returned home to participate in the ceremony of awarding the state commendations of the DPRK at the headquarters building of the Central Committee of the WPK on August 20.
Decision on Convening SPA Session of DPRK KCNA 20 Aug 2025 -- The 13th Session of the 14th Supreme People's Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea will be convened in Pyongyang on September 20, 2025.
Official Notice on Convening SPA Session of DPRK Issued KCNA 20 Aug 2025 -- The 13th Session of the 14th Supreme People's Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea is to be convened in Pyongyang on September 20, 2025.
Greetings to DPRK Foreign Minister from Russian Foreign Minister KCNA 20 Aug 2025 -- Choe Son Hui, foreign minister of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, on August 15 received a message of greeting from Sergei Viktorovich Lavrov, foreign minister of the Russian Federation, on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation.
Plenary Meeting of DPRK SPA Standing Committee Held KCNA 20 Aug 2025 -- The 37th Plenary Meeting of the Standing Committee of the 14th Supreme People's Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea was held at the Mansudae Assembly Hall on August 19.
U.S.-ROK Joint Military Drill Will Only Highlight Fact that Enemy Is Enemy: KCNA Commentary KCNA 20 Aug 2025 -- The U.S.-ROK large-scale joint military drill Ulji Freedom Shield officially started on August 18.
Kim Yo Jong, Vice Department Director of C.C., WPK, Censures Seoul Authorities for Deceptive Attempt at "Appeasement Offensive" KCNA 20 Aug 2025 -- Kim Yo Jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, at a consultative meeting with major director generals of the Foreign Ministry of the DPRK on August 19 sharply criticized the essence of the deceptive "appeasement offensive" of the ROK government and its double character and conveyed the foreign policy plan of the head of state.
Ex-lawmaker's son sentenced for selling fuel to North Korea CNA 19 Aug 2025 -- The son of a former Democratic Progressive Party legislator has been sentenced to 28 months in prison for selling thousands of tons of fuel to North Korea in collaboration with a Singaporean businessman wanted by the United States.
Chinese National Sentenced for Acting at North Korea's Direction to Export Firearms, Ammo, Tech to N. Korea US Dept. of Justice 19 Aug 2025 -- An illegal alien from China was sentenced yesterday to 96 months in prison for illegally exporting firearms, ammunition, and other military items to North Korea by concealing them inside shipping containers that departed from the Port of Long Beach, and for committing this crime at the direction of North Korean government officials, who wired him approximately $2 million for his efforts.
North Korea's leader calls for rapid nuclear buildup amid US-South Korea war games Press TV 19 Aug 2025 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called for the rapid expansion of his country's nuclear armament amid "obvious" provocations of war by the US-South Korea military exercises.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Visits Destroyer Choe Hyon and Learns about Training and Life of Sailors KCNA 19 Aug 2025 -- 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 destroyer Choe Hyon on August 18 and acquainted himself with the course of the integrated operation test of the weapon system of the destroyer and the training and life of the sailors of the destroyer.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Receives Greetings from Chairman of Central Committee of Russian Communist Party KCNA 17 Aug 2025 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and supreme commander of the armed forces of the DPRK, received a message of greeting from G. A. Zhuganov, chairman of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation, on August 15.
Delegation of State Duma of Russian Federation Leaves Here for Home KCNA 16 Aug 2025 -- A delegation of the State Duma of the Russian Federation led by Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin left here for home on August 15 after paying a congratulatory visit to the DPRK at the invitation of the Supreme People's Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
Chairman of Foreign Affairs Committee of SPA of DPRK Meets Members of Delegation of State Duma of Russian Federation KCNA 16 Aug 2025 -- Kim Song Nam, chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK and director of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, met and had a talk in a friendly atmosphere with Ivan Melinikov, first deputy speaker of the State Duma, and other leading members of the delegation of the State Duma of the Russian Federation at the Mansudae Assembly Hall on August 15.
Delegation of Russian Ministry of Culture Leaves Here for Home KCNA 16 Aug 2025 -- A delegation of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation left here for home on August 15 after visiting the DPRK at the invitation of the Ministry of Culture of the DPRK.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Visits Liberation Tower KCNA 16 Aug 2025 -- 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 Liberation Tower on August 15 on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Sends Reply to President of Russian Federation KCNA 16 Aug 2025 -- Kim Jong Un , president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, sent a reply message to Comrade Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, president of the Russian Federation, on August 15.
South Korea Will Not Seek to Absorb North as Part of Unification - President Sputnik 15 Aug 2025 -- South Korean President Lee Jae-myung said on Friday that the South was not seeking to "absorb" the North in its unification drive and was prepared to restore military and humanitarian ties with Pyongyang.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Makes Speech at Celebration of 80th Anniversary of Korea's Liberation KCNA 15 Aug 2025 -- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un makes a speech at the celebration of the 80th Anniversary of Korea's liberation.
DPRK Will Be Prosperous and Powerful Forever: Rodong Sinmun KCNA 15 Aug 2025 -- Rodong Sinmun in an editorial on Friday lauds the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un as the peerlessly great man and patriot who has put the DPRK on the strategic position of a powerful country and demonstrated its prestige by consolidating its strength as the matchless one.
Delegation of State Duma of Russian Federation Arrives KCNA 15 Aug 2025 -- A delegation of the State Duma of the Russian Federation led by Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin arrived here on August 14 to visit the DPRK at the invitation of the Supreme People's Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation.
Talks Held between Chairman of Standing Committee of DPRK SPA and Speaker of State Duma of Russia KCNA 15 Aug 2025 -- Talks between Choe Ryong Hae, chairman of the Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and Vyacheslav Volodin, speaker of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, were held at the Mansudae Assembly Hall here on Thursday.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Receives Congratulatory Letter from Russian President KCNA 15 Aug 2025 -- Kim Jong Un , president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, received a congratulatory letter from Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, president of the Russian Federation, on August 14.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Receives Greetings from President of United Russia Party KCNA 15 Aug 2025 -- 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 D. Medvedev, president of the United Russia Party, on Friday.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Visits Kumsusan Palace of Sun KCNA 15 Aug 2025 -- All the people across the DPRK significantly greeting the historic National Liberation Day in the course of the sacred patriotic struggle to usher in the era of comprehensive prosperity of our socialist state pay the highest tribute and eternal glory to President Kim Il Sung , the national liberator and peerless patriot.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Visits Revolutionary Martyrs Cemetery on Mt Taesong KCNA 15 Aug 2025 -- The whole country celebrating with splendour the significant national liberation day is filled with the boundless reverence for the anti-Japanese revolutionary forerunners who consolidated the cornerstone for the eternal prosperity of our powerful state by smashing the imperialist oppression in the revolutionary spirit of Paektu and accomplishing the cause of self-reliant independence.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Meets Speaker of State Duma of Russian Federation KCNA 15 Aug 2025 -- 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, met Byacheslav Wolodin, speaker of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, who paid a congratulatory visit to the DPRK as the head of the delegation of the State Duma of the Russian Federation on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation, in the afternoon of August 14.
KCNA on Consequences to Be Entailed by Frequent Military Drills in West Pacific KCNA 14 Aug 2025 -- Recently, U.S.-led multinational military drills are being staged in Australia and west Pacific region.
Press Statement by Kim Yo Jong, Vice Department Director of C.C., WPK KCNA 14 Aug 2025 -- Kim Yo Jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, Thursday issued the following press statement titled "Hope of Seoul Is Nothing but a Foolish Dream":
North Korea's Kim, Putin vow cooperation in phone call Radio Free Asia 13 Aug 2025 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to deepen their countries' collaboration, North Korean state media said Wednesday, as Putin praised the "bravery, heroism, and self-sacrificing spirit" of North Korean troops who fought with the Russian military against Ukraine in the Kursk border region.
Putin holds phone conversation with Kim Jong Un: Kremlin People's Daily 13 Aug 2025 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday had a telephone conversation with Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and updated him on the upcoming meeting between the Russian and U.S. leaders, according to the Kremlin.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Holds Phone Conversation with Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin KCNA 13 Aug 2025 -- Kim Jong Un , president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, held a phone conversation with Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, president of the Russian Federation, on August 12.
Telephone conversation with Chairman of State Affairs of the DPRK Kim Jong-un President of Russia 12 Aug 2025 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Chairman of State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Kim Jong-un.
Spokesperson for DPRK Foreign Ministry on Israel's Attempt to Seize Gaza Strip KCNA 12 Aug 2025 -- A spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea gave the following answer to a question raised by KCNA on Tuesday as regards the fact that shortly ago, Israel openly revealed its attempt to completely occupy the Gaza Strip of Palestine:
Firing Practice Contest of Artillery Sub-units of Large Combined Units of KPA Conducted in DPRK KCNA 12 Aug 2025 -- A firing practice contest of tactical artillery sub-units under the large combined units of the Korean People's Army was conducted on August 11 according to the combat drill plan of the KPA General Staff for perfecting the capability to fight a war and battle readiness of the entire army.
DPRK Premier Inspects Various Sectors KCNA 12 Aug 2025 -- Pak Thae Song, member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea and premier of the Cabinet of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, made a field survey of the construction of the Samjiyon Tourist Resort and major enterprises in the city of Hamhung.
Press Statement by Minister of National Defence of DPRK KCNA 11 Aug 2025 -- No Kwang Chol, minister of National Defence of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, on Sunday issued a press statement titled "It is the absolute mission of the armed forces of the Republic to defend its security interests from hostile threats of the U.S. and the ROK", which said:
KCNA Commentary on Change of West's Stand on Palestine KCNA 09 Aug 2025 -- When the residents in the Gaza Strip are on the verge of extinction owing to the moves of the U.S. and Israel, the efforts of the Western countries to recognize the State of Palestine have lately drawn attention.
Lukashenko Says Putin Praised North Korean Military's Conduct on Battlefield Sputnik 08 Aug 2025 -- Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin in a conversation with him had praised the North Korean military for good preparedness, as demonstrated during the liberation of the Kursk Region.
Dean of Kim Il Sung University on Thoroughly Defending DPRK's Legitimate Right to Use Aerospace KCNA 08 Aug 2025 -- The DPRK amended and supplemented the Law of the DPRK on Aerospace Development at the 21st Plenary Meeting of the 14th Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK on August 7, 2022, thus providing a legal framework for accelerating the construction of aerospace industry.
Agricultural Guidance Organs Take Measures to Cope with Disastrous Abnormal Weather KCNA 05 Aug 2025 -- Agricultural guidance organs at all levels of the DPRK are taking technical and practical measures to cope with the disastrous abnormal weather.
Seoul to dismantle loudspeakers along North Korean border to 'reduce tensions' Press TV 04 Aug 2025 -- South Korea's military has announced that it will commence the removal of loudspeakers utilized for propaganda broadcasts from the border with North Korea on Monday, seeking to "reduce tensions."
"Best Result" Caused by Following to U.S. KCNA 02 Aug 2025 -- Ri Chol Hyok, an international affairs analyst, issued the following article titled "The 'best result' caused by following to the U.S.":
DPRK Foreign Ministry Spokesperson on Agreement on Cambodia and Thailand KCNA 02 Aug 2025 -- A spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea gave the following answer to a question raised by KCNA on August 2 as regards the recent agreement between Cambodia and Thailand on enforcing a ceasefire in the border conflict area:
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Gives Field Guidance at Construction Sites of Wihwado Combined Greenhouse Farm and Permanent Embankments in Island Areas KCNA 02 Aug 2025 -- Amid the erection of the eye-opening creations promising the scope of the struggle extraordinarily extended across the DPRK and the rapid and definite rejuvenation under the energetic guidance of the Central Committee of the great Workers' Party of Korea, the construction of the largest-ever greenhouse farm and the project for permanent embankments in the island areas to be specially recorded in a new era of changes have been dynamically stepped up on the opposite shore of the Amnok River in the northwestern part of the country, taking on their majestic appearances.
International Affairs Analyst on Danger of U.S.-Japan Military Alliance Degenerating into "Nuclear Alliance" KCNA 01 Aug 2025 -- Ri Myong Nam, an international affairs analyst of the DPRK, issued the following article titled "The danger of the U.S.-Japan military alliance degenerating into 'nuclear alliance' should never be overlooked":

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