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Friday, December 28, 2012
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Agricultural Workers Mark Anniversary of Kim Jong Un′s Assumption of KPA Supreme Commandership
Agricultural workers met to celebrate the first anniversary of the dear respected Marshal Kim Jong Un's assumption of supreme commandership of the Korean People's Army at the Mangyongdae Vegetable Farm in Pyongyang on Wednesday.
Ri Myong Gil, chairman of the C.C., the Union of Agricultural Workers of Korea, made a report which was followed by speeches.
The reporter and speakers noted that this year witnessed the full demonstration of the leadership ability of Kim Jong Un who is successfully carrying forward the arms cause of Mt. Paektu of President Kim Il Sung and leader Kim Jong Il.
They said Kim Jong Un saw to it that the KPA firmly maintained the revolutionary character of the army as the one of the leader and the party in the van upholding the banner of Kimilsungism-Kimjongilism, and that he developed and enriched the Juche-based military idea.
They said that his leadership bolstered up the military capability of the KPA in every way and consolidated the socialist motherland.
The leadership by which he put forward the KPA as a reliable scout party and strong mainstay of the Songun revolution serves as a source that made the revolutionary soldier spirit and the soldiers' fighting spirit prevail in all fields of cooperative farms of the country, they noted.
They called on all the agricultural workers to bear in mind the immutable truth that he is the banner of victory and glory of Songun Korea and to remain loyal to the leadership of the party by boosting the agricultural production.
Ri Myong Gil, chairman of the C.C., the Union of Agricultural Workers of Korea, made a report which was followed by speeches.
The reporter and speakers noted that this year witnessed the full demonstration of the leadership ability of Kim Jong Un who is successfully carrying forward the arms cause of Mt. Paektu of President Kim Il Sung and leader Kim Jong Il.
They said Kim Jong Un saw to it that the KPA firmly maintained the revolutionary character of the army as the one of the leader and the party in the van upholding the banner of Kimilsungism-Kimjongilism, and that he developed and enriched the Juche-based military idea.
They said that his leadership bolstered up the military capability of the KPA in every way and consolidated the socialist motherland.
The leadership by which he put forward the KPA as a reliable scout party and strong mainstay of the Songun revolution serves as a source that made the revolutionary soldier spirit and the soldiers' fighting spirit prevail in all fields of cooperative farms of the country, they noted.
They called on all the agricultural workers to bear in mind the immutable truth that he is the banner of victory and glory of Songun Korea and to remain loyal to the leadership of the party by boosting the agricultural production.
National Meeting Marks 40th Anniversary of Socialist Constitution of DPRK
[nggallery id=93]There took place at the People's Palace of Culture on Wednesday a national meeting to mark the 40th anniversary of the promulgation of "Socialist Constitution of the DPRK" by President Kim Il Sung.
It was attended by Kim Yong Nam, Choe Yong Rim, Choe Ryong Hae and other senior party, state and army officials, officials of party, armed forces and power organs, social bodies, ministries and national institutions, officers and men of the Korean People's Army and the Korean People's Internal Security Forces, officials in the fields of science, education, literature and arts and press and other people in Pyongyang.
Yang Hyong Sop, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea and vice-president of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK, made a report.
He said that 40 years covered by the DPRK since the promulgation of the socialist constitution of Juche were the shining annals of victory in which it laid a foundation of eternal value for further strengthening the socialist state of Korea into the powerful political weapon that can help realize the centuries-old desire and wishes of the popular masses, and glorifying it for all ages despite the grim tempest of the revolution under the wise leadership of the peerlessly great persons of Mt. Paektu.
The constitution fixed by law the successes made by the Korean people in socialist revolution and construction under the banner of Juche idea, and lays down all the principles to be adhered to by the socialist state in the fields of politics, economy, culture and national defence as well as the tasks of struggle and basic rights and duties of citizens.
It fully reflects the will and interests of the people and grants all the people genuine freedom and rights.
The institution of the constitution provided by law the Korean people with all the conditions for fulfilling their responsibilities and roles as masters of the state and society, and it also provided them with a powerful weapon for safeguarding the socialist gains won at the cost of lives and achieving the prosperity of the country and the nation, the reporter said, and went on:
Thanks to the energetic leadership of the great Generalissimos Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il, the socialist constitution was amended and supplemented several times in conformity with the continuous development of the revolution and construction to become a more popular and revolutionary one.
The first session of the 10th SPA was a historic occasion which serves as a milestone to be specially recorded in the history of constitution of the DPRK as it made the socialist constitution the great socialist code of laws in our era which is replete with the revolutionary outlook on the leader and embodies the Songun politics of the party.
Kim Jong Il saw to it that the undying idea of the President on building state and his feats is specified in the preamble and formulated the constitution as Kim Il Sung's Constitution, reflecting the firm will of the army and people to hold in high esteem Kim Il Sung, founder of the DPRK and father of socialist Korea, as the eternal President of the DPRK and accomplish the revolutionary cause of Juche.
The Juche-based socialist constitution was thoroughly embodied in all fields of state and social life under the wise leadership of the party and leader, bringing about a great turn in the consolidation and development of the Korean-style socialist system and the Korean people's life.
The Juche-based idea of the peerlessly great persons of Mt. Paektu on establishing the socialist constitution and their undying feats have thoroughly been defended and successfully inherited and developed thanks to the great idea and leadership of the dear respected Kim Jong Un.
The 5th session of the 12th Supreme People's Assembly legalized the undying revolutionary feats of Kim Jong Il who increased the dignity and capabilities of the nation to the highest level by enforcing the invincible Songun politics, and the socialist constitution was solemnly declared as Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il's Constitution there. This is a result of the noble loyalty and sense of moral obligation of Kim Jong Un.
The adoption of the Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il's Constitution provided the army and people of the DPRK with a powerful legal weapon for holding in high esteem Kim Il Sung as the eternal President of the DPRK and Kim Jong Il as the eternal chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK for all ages and advancing along the road of independence, Songun and socialism.
The Juche-based socialist constitution which comprehensively reflects the patriotic cause of
Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il is the ever-victorious great programme for accomplishing the Korean-style socialist cause, the reporter said, calling for bringing about a fresh revolutionary turn in building a thriving socialist nation and further glorifying Korean-style socialism centered on the popular masses.
It was attended by Kim Yong Nam, Choe Yong Rim, Choe Ryong Hae and other senior party, state and army officials, officials of party, armed forces and power organs, social bodies, ministries and national institutions, officers and men of the Korean People's Army and the Korean People's Internal Security Forces, officials in the fields of science, education, literature and arts and press and other people in Pyongyang.
Yang Hyong Sop, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea and vice-president of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK, made a report.
He said that 40 years covered by the DPRK since the promulgation of the socialist constitution of Juche were the shining annals of victory in which it laid a foundation of eternal value for further strengthening the socialist state of Korea into the powerful political weapon that can help realize the centuries-old desire and wishes of the popular masses, and glorifying it for all ages despite the grim tempest of the revolution under the wise leadership of the peerlessly great persons of Mt. Paektu.
The constitution fixed by law the successes made by the Korean people in socialist revolution and construction under the banner of Juche idea, and lays down all the principles to be adhered to by the socialist state in the fields of politics, economy, culture and national defence as well as the tasks of struggle and basic rights and duties of citizens.
It fully reflects the will and interests of the people and grants all the people genuine freedom and rights.
The institution of the constitution provided by law the Korean people with all the conditions for fulfilling their responsibilities and roles as masters of the state and society, and it also provided them with a powerful weapon for safeguarding the socialist gains won at the cost of lives and achieving the prosperity of the country and the nation, the reporter said, and went on:
Thanks to the energetic leadership of the great Generalissimos Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il, the socialist constitution was amended and supplemented several times in conformity with the continuous development of the revolution and construction to become a more popular and revolutionary one.
The first session of the 10th SPA was a historic occasion which serves as a milestone to be specially recorded in the history of constitution of the DPRK as it made the socialist constitution the great socialist code of laws in our era which is replete with the revolutionary outlook on the leader and embodies the Songun politics of the party.
Kim Jong Il saw to it that the undying idea of the President on building state and his feats is specified in the preamble and formulated the constitution as Kim Il Sung's Constitution, reflecting the firm will of the army and people to hold in high esteem Kim Il Sung, founder of the DPRK and father of socialist Korea, as the eternal President of the DPRK and accomplish the revolutionary cause of Juche.
The Juche-based socialist constitution was thoroughly embodied in all fields of state and social life under the wise leadership of the party and leader, bringing about a great turn in the consolidation and development of the Korean-style socialist system and the Korean people's life.
The Juche-based idea of the peerlessly great persons of Mt. Paektu on establishing the socialist constitution and their undying feats have thoroughly been defended and successfully inherited and developed thanks to the great idea and leadership of the dear respected Kim Jong Un.
The 5th session of the 12th Supreme People's Assembly legalized the undying revolutionary feats of Kim Jong Il who increased the dignity and capabilities of the nation to the highest level by enforcing the invincible Songun politics, and the socialist constitution was solemnly declared as Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il's Constitution there. This is a result of the noble loyalty and sense of moral obligation of Kim Jong Un.
The adoption of the Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il's Constitution provided the army and people of the DPRK with a powerful legal weapon for holding in high esteem Kim Il Sung as the eternal President of the DPRK and Kim Jong Il as the eternal chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK for all ages and advancing along the road of independence, Songun and socialism.
The Juche-based socialist constitution which comprehensively reflects the patriotic cause of
Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il is the ever-victorious great programme for accomplishing the Korean-style socialist cause, the reporter said, calling for bringing about a fresh revolutionary turn in building a thriving socialist nation and further glorifying Korean-style socialism centered on the popular masses.
Monday, December 24, 2012
A year of more ardent longing for the sun
[nggallery id=91]The Korean people most significantly celebrated the centenary of birth of the great leader President Kim Il Sung in 2012. Now 2012 is coming to a close and the Korean people are recollecting with deep emotion the unforgettable days of the year spent amid longing for President Kim Il Sung. President Kim Il Sung is the founder of socialist Korea and benevolent father of the Korean people they greeted and held in so high esteem for the first time in their history spanning thousands of years. As the days go by, the Korean people more ardently long for him.
Representing the ardent longing of the army and people, the bronze statues of President Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il were excellently erected on Mansu Hill in the capital city Pyongyang, the Korean Revolution Museum and large sculptural groups on both sides of the bronze statues have been rebuilt on the highest level amid the joy and emotion of celebrating the significant Day of the Sun. Equestrian statues of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il were erected at the Mansudae Art Studio for the first time in Korea and their smiling portraits set up in different parts of the country.
Kim Il Sung Prize Winner and People´s Artist Rim Sung Nam, head of a section of the Mansudae Art Studio, has this to say:
The longing of the Korean people for President Kim Il Sung was more ardent greeting the centenary of his birth. The Korean people deeply understood the immortal exploits of President Kim Il Sung for the country, people, the era and history through diverse political events such as military parade and fireworks evening "Korea of the Sun Will Prosper forever!" in celebration of the centenary birth anniversary of Kim Il Sung. The 14th Kimilsungia Festival was splendidly held in Pyongyang, greeting April holiday, the greatest national holiday. The warm sincerity of the Korean people to hold President Kim Il Sung in high esteem forever was felt at the venue of the festival exhibiting Kimilsungia, the flower of the sun, cultivated by the working people of broad sections and school youth and children with warm reverence. The 28th April Spring Friendship Art Festival more significantly decorated the Day of the Sun, a common holiday of humankind. Famous art organizations, international concours winners and other well-known artistes from scores of countries and overseas Korean artistes praised the immortal exploits of President Kim Il Sung.
The longing for the great father Kim Il Sung was expressed throughout the year in factories, schools and villages ranging from an iron giant in the northern part of the country to the villages along the demarcation line. Completing the 2nd-stage reclamation of the Kwaksan Tideland in less than two years after finishing the Taegyedo tideland reclamation, Labour Hero Choe Yong Dok said:
The Korean people are filled with longing for him, recollecting the immortal exploits and efforts of President Kim Il Sung who visited factories, farming and fishing villages rain or shine, showed them warm love and care and built their country into a powerful socialist nation. With boundless longing for him the Korean people visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun where he is laid in state and planted precious trees, flower shrubs and evergreen lawn around the palace with sincerity. Like this, the people´s longing for great President Kim Il Sung becomes warmer as the days and years go by.
Representing the ardent longing of the army and people, the bronze statues of President Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il were excellently erected on Mansu Hill in the capital city Pyongyang, the Korean Revolution Museum and large sculptural groups on both sides of the bronze statues have been rebuilt on the highest level amid the joy and emotion of celebrating the significant Day of the Sun. Equestrian statues of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il were erected at the Mansudae Art Studio for the first time in Korea and their smiling portraits set up in different parts of the country.
Kim Il Sung Prize Winner and People´s Artist Rim Sung Nam, head of a section of the Mansudae Art Studio, has this to say:
"The ardent longing of our people for President Kim Il Sung becomes stronger day by day. It is said that everything dims in the memory with the lapse of time, but the longing of our people for him does not fade. Hearing the news that the bronze statues of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il and their smiling portraits were to be erected in Pyongyang, the minds of all the army and people across the country raced there. Young people went there after finishing a day´s work, and all people, young and old, men and women, turned out to help the erection of the statues. Some scientists sent new kinds of lawn they have developed. The warm sincerity of the people was great."
The longing of the Korean people for President Kim Il Sung was more ardent greeting the centenary of his birth. The Korean people deeply understood the immortal exploits of President Kim Il Sung for the country, people, the era and history through diverse political events such as military parade and fireworks evening "Korea of the Sun Will Prosper forever!" in celebration of the centenary birth anniversary of Kim Il Sung. The 14th Kimilsungia Festival was splendidly held in Pyongyang, greeting April holiday, the greatest national holiday. The warm sincerity of the Korean people to hold President Kim Il Sung in high esteem forever was felt at the venue of the festival exhibiting Kimilsungia, the flower of the sun, cultivated by the working people of broad sections and school youth and children with warm reverence. The 28th April Spring Friendship Art Festival more significantly decorated the Day of the Sun, a common holiday of humankind. Famous art organizations, international concours winners and other well-known artistes from scores of countries and overseas Korean artistes praised the immortal exploits of President Kim Il Sung.
The longing for the great father Kim Il Sung was expressed throughout the year in factories, schools and villages ranging from an iron giant in the northern part of the country to the villages along the demarcation line. Completing the 2nd-stage reclamation of the Kwaksan Tideland in less than two years after finishing the Taegyedo tideland reclamation, Labour Hero Choe Yong Dok said:
"It is the land President Kim Il Sung eagerly wanted to see in his lifetime. The resolve to realize his desire became strength and courage, and we have finished the reclamation. Indeed, the ardent longing for him brought a miracle to this land."
The Korean people are filled with longing for him, recollecting the immortal exploits and efforts of President Kim Il Sung who visited factories, farming and fishing villages rain or shine, showed them warm love and care and built their country into a powerful socialist nation. With boundless longing for him the Korean people visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun where he is laid in state and planted precious trees, flower shrubs and evergreen lawn around the palace with sincerity. Like this, the people´s longing for great President Kim Il Sung becomes warmer as the days and years go by.
Kim Jong Suk′s Feats in Bringing Up Successor to Revolution
[nggallery id=89]Today marks the 95th birth anniversary of the anti-Japanese war hero, Kim Jong Suk.Though her life was short, she performed great feats for the country and the people. The greatest of her feats is that she brought up her son, leader Kim Jong Il, to be the reliable heir to the cause of President Kim Il Sung and a great revolutionary faithful to the country and the people.
She guided young Kim Jong Il to have intense loyalty to the President, many-sided attainments, seasoned leadership, unparalleled courage and grit and noble personality.
She educated him in his childhood to treat his father Kim Il Sung as the nation's leader and follow the President's work-style.
Taking her son to the journey of Kim Il Sung's field guidance to factories and fishing and rural villages across the country, she let him experience the tireless efforts made by the President for the wellbeing of the working masses.
She worked heart and soul to implant patriotism, the soul of his father's family, into his mind. And she enlightened her son on natural phenomena, the development of human society, social relations, etc.
She also taught him how to ride and shoot while cultivating his musical talent.
Under her deep care, Kim Jong Il could have lofty humanity, strong sense of obligation and noble morality.
At the last moments of her life, Kim Jong Suk earnestly requested him to carry forward the revolutionary cause pioneered by the President.
Her feats for the country and the people will remain long in the history of the nation.
She guided young Kim Jong Il to have intense loyalty to the President, many-sided attainments, seasoned leadership, unparalleled courage and grit and noble personality.
She educated him in his childhood to treat his father Kim Il Sung as the nation's leader and follow the President's work-style.
Taking her son to the journey of Kim Il Sung's field guidance to factories and fishing and rural villages across the country, she let him experience the tireless efforts made by the President for the wellbeing of the working masses.
She worked heart and soul to implant patriotism, the soul of his father's family, into his mind. And she enlightened her son on natural phenomena, the development of human society, social relations, etc.
She also taught him how to ride and shoot while cultivating his musical talent.
Under her deep care, Kim Jong Il could have lofty humanity, strong sense of obligation and noble morality.
At the last moments of her life, Kim Jong Suk earnestly requested him to carry forward the revolutionary cause pioneered by the President.
Her feats for the country and the people will remain long in the history of the nation.
Kim Jong Suk: Her Life Was Dedicated to Safeguarding Kim Il Sung
[nggallery id=85]Kim Jong Suk, an anti-Japanese war hero, in her lifetime devotedly worked to safeguard President Kim Il Sung. During the anti-Japanese armed struggle for Korea's liberation, she risked her life in many battles to defend Kim Il Sung. Her heroic deeds were displayed to the full especially in battles fought in Dashahe gully, Fusong county town and Hongqihe.
She also stood firm for Kim Il Sung's ideas and lines. It was well illustrated by the fact that she carried on an uncompromising struggle against the head of the Qingfeng Secret Camp, who betrayed the revolution, in defence of Kim Il Sung's ideas and authority.
In those days she used to wash his clothes and dry them against her own body despite biting coldness while on forced march.
She continued paying close attention to safeguarding the President even after the country's liberation from the Japanese colonial rule. When the President was making a long journey of field guidance, she looked into weather and traffic conditions beforehand and took all conceivable measures for his security.
She initiated composing the revolutionary hymn "Song of General Kim Il Sung" and helped create "Mt. Paektu", a full-length epic praising Kim Il Sung's feats for the national liberation.
Her life devoted to
Kim Il Sung will always be remembered by the Korean people.
She also stood firm for Kim Il Sung's ideas and lines. It was well illustrated by the fact that she carried on an uncompromising struggle against the head of the Qingfeng Secret Camp, who betrayed the revolution, in defence of Kim Il Sung's ideas and authority.
In those days she used to wash his clothes and dry them against her own body despite biting coldness while on forced march.
She continued paying close attention to safeguarding the President even after the country's liberation from the Japanese colonial rule. When the President was making a long journey of field guidance, she looked into weather and traffic conditions beforehand and took all conceivable measures for his security.
She initiated composing the revolutionary hymn "Song of General Kim Il Sung" and helped create "Mt. Paektu", a full-length epic praising Kim Il Sung's feats for the national liberation.
Her life devoted to
Kim Il Sung will always be remembered by the Korean people.
[Video] Kim Jong Un Gives a Speech on DPRK's Successful Satellite Launch
The Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea gave a grand banquet at the Mokran House on Friday in honor of scientists, technicians, workers and officials who made a contribution to the successful lift-off of satellite Kwangmyongsong 3-2.
The dear respected Marshal Kim Jong Un was present at the banquet together with his wife Ri Sol Ju.
Also present there were senior party, state and army officials including Kim Yong Nam, Choe Yong Rim, Choe Ryong Hae, Jang Song Thaek, Hyon Yong Chol, Kim Kyok Sik, Kim Kyong Hui, Kim Ki Nam, Choe Thae Bok, Pak To Chun, Kim Yong Chun, Kang Sok Ju, Hyon Chol Hae, Kim Won Hong, Ri Myong Su, Kim Yang Gon, Kim Yong Il, Kim Phyong Hae, Kwak Pom Gi, Mun Kyong Dok, Ju Kyu Chang, Ro Tu Chol, Ri Pyong Sam, Jo Yon Jun and Choe Chun Sik.
Present there on invitation were the scientists, technicians, workers and officials who greatly contributed to successfully carrying out the last instruction of leader Kim Jong Il for launching a scientific and technological satellite in 2012 marking the centenary of the birth of President Kim Il Sung.
At the banquet Marshal Kim Jong Un made a speech congratulating them on their contribution to the successful lift-off of the satellite.
When Kim Jong Un's speech was over, the scientists, technicians, workers and officials broke into rousing cheers, looking up to him who congratulated them on the success though he made indefatigable, devoted efforts for the satellite lift-off.
At the banquet a performance was given by the Moranbong Band in congratulation of the successful launch of satellite Kwangmyongsong 3-2.
Through its performance the Moranbong Band sang high praises of the undying revolutionary exploits Kim Jong Il performed for accomplishing the cause of building a space power and expressed profound thanks to Marshal Kim Jong Un who made sure that the overall national power of Korea of President Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il was demonstrated before the whole world by successfully carrying out the last instruction of Kim Jong Il.
Its performance also emphasized that the ardent patriotism of the scientists, technicians, workers and officials who fully displayed their fervent enthusiasm and creative wisdom for the successful lift-off of the satellite would be recorded as a brilliant exploit in the history of building a thriving nation.
At the end of the banquet Kim Jong Un, together with his wife and the senior party, state and army officials, warmly saw off the scientists, technicians, workers and officials leaving for the hotel where they put up.
The dear respected Marshal Kim Jong Un was present at the banquet together with his wife Ri Sol Ju.
Also present there were senior party, state and army officials including Kim Yong Nam, Choe Yong Rim, Choe Ryong Hae, Jang Song Thaek, Hyon Yong Chol, Kim Kyok Sik, Kim Kyong Hui, Kim Ki Nam, Choe Thae Bok, Pak To Chun, Kim Yong Chun, Kang Sok Ju, Hyon Chol Hae, Kim Won Hong, Ri Myong Su, Kim Yang Gon, Kim Yong Il, Kim Phyong Hae, Kwak Pom Gi, Mun Kyong Dok, Ju Kyu Chang, Ro Tu Chol, Ri Pyong Sam, Jo Yon Jun and Choe Chun Sik.
Present there on invitation were the scientists, technicians, workers and officials who greatly contributed to successfully carrying out the last instruction of leader Kim Jong Il for launching a scientific and technological satellite in 2012 marking the centenary of the birth of President Kim Il Sung.
At the banquet Marshal Kim Jong Un made a speech congratulating them on their contribution to the successful lift-off of the satellite.
When Kim Jong Un's speech was over, the scientists, technicians, workers and officials broke into rousing cheers, looking up to him who congratulated them on the success though he made indefatigable, devoted efforts for the satellite lift-off.
At the banquet a performance was given by the Moranbong Band in congratulation of the successful launch of satellite Kwangmyongsong 3-2.
Through its performance the Moranbong Band sang high praises of the undying revolutionary exploits Kim Jong Il performed for accomplishing the cause of building a space power and expressed profound thanks to Marshal Kim Jong Un who made sure that the overall national power of Korea of President Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il was demonstrated before the whole world by successfully carrying out the last instruction of Kim Jong Il.
Its performance also emphasized that the ardent patriotism of the scientists, technicians, workers and officials who fully displayed their fervent enthusiasm and creative wisdom for the successful lift-off of the satellite would be recorded as a brilliant exploit in the history of building a thriving nation.
At the end of the banquet Kim Jong Un, together with his wife and the senior party, state and army officials, warmly saw off the scientists, technicians, workers and officials leaving for the hotel where they put up.
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Those Who Contributed to Satellite Launch Visit Pyongyang Cornstarch Factory, Ice Rink
Scientists, technicians, workers and officials who made contributions to the successful satellite launch came here at the invitation of the dear respected Marshal Kim Jong Un. They visited the Pyongyang Cornstarch Factory on Friday.
When they arrived at the factory, officials and employees of the factory warmly welcomed them with garlands and bouquets. They went round the confectionary shop, okdang sugar shop, products exhibition hall, etc., being briefed on the fact that the factory turned into a modern large confectionary producer.
At the end of the visit they spent pleasant time, dancing with the employees, rejoiced over launching the first scientific and technological satellite by their own efforts and technologies and successfully carrying out the behests of leader Kim Jong Il.
Then they went to the Ice Rink to enjoy a men's hockey match. They also enjoyed skating after the match.
When they arrived at the factory, officials and employees of the factory warmly welcomed them with garlands and bouquets. They went round the confectionary shop, okdang sugar shop, products exhibition hall, etc., being briefed on the fact that the factory turned into a modern large confectionary producer.
At the end of the visit they spent pleasant time, dancing with the employees, rejoiced over launching the first scientific and technological satellite by their own efforts and technologies and successfully carrying out the behests of leader Kim Jong Il.
Then they went to the Ice Rink to enjoy a men's hockey match. They also enjoyed skating after the match.
Statues of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il Erected in Hamhung City
Statues of President Kim Il Sung and leader Kim Jong Il were erected on Tonghung Hill in Hamhung City, South Hamgyong Province. They depict Kim Il Sung raising his hand high, his face beaming with a broad smile, and Kim Jong Il, his face beaming with a broad smile, standing in padded dress associated with his indefatigable efforts all his life while wishing the great Paektusan nation a rosy future.
South Hamgyong Province is associated with the wise leadership of Generalissimos Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il. Thanks to the rare far-sightedness and energetic guidance of Kim Il Sung the province, which had once just a deformed industry under the colonial rule of the Japanese imperialists in the past, turned into a powerful industrial province equipped with key industry which serves as a backbone of the self-supporting national economy and all economic sectors urgently needed for improving the people's living standard.
Kim Jong Il put forward the people in the province as pioneers in the building of a thriving nation. He brought about such great auspicious event as putting vinalon, fertilizer and magnesia clinker industries on a Juche basis through his forced marches day and night despite mid-summer sweltering weather and snow storm.
Their unveiling ceremony took place on Friday.
Present there were Kim Yong Nam, Choe Yong Rim, Choe Ryong Hae and other senior officials of the party, state and army, officials concerned, service personnel, officials and employees of the units and members of shock brigade which contributed to the building of the statues, people, school youth and children in the province.
Senior officials of the party, state, army and the province unveiled them.
A floral basket sent by the dear respected Kim Jong Un was laid before the statues.
A floral basket was placed before them in the joint name of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) and the DPRK Cabinet.
Also laid there were floral baskets in the name of the province, party and power bodies, institutions, industrial establishments, farms and schools at all levels in the province and units of the Korean People's Army.
All participants paid tribute to Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il in deep reverence for them.
Kim Yong Nam, member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the WPK Central Committee who is president of the SPA Presidium, made an address at the ceremony.
It was a cherished desire of the people of the province to have their statues in the province and convey their greatness to posterity, he said, adding:
Members of shock brigade and other people in the province erected them at the highest level in a short span of time by displaying intense loyalty and sincerity.
He called on officials and other people to strive hard to win a final victory in the revolutionary cause of Juche, Songun revolutionary cause with the high honor and pride of erecting their statues, true to the leadership of
Kim Jong Un.
South Hamgyong Province is associated with the wise leadership of Generalissimos Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il. Thanks to the rare far-sightedness and energetic guidance of Kim Il Sung the province, which had once just a deformed industry under the colonial rule of the Japanese imperialists in the past, turned into a powerful industrial province equipped with key industry which serves as a backbone of the self-supporting national economy and all economic sectors urgently needed for improving the people's living standard.
Kim Jong Il put forward the people in the province as pioneers in the building of a thriving nation. He brought about such great auspicious event as putting vinalon, fertilizer and magnesia clinker industries on a Juche basis through his forced marches day and night despite mid-summer sweltering weather and snow storm.
Their unveiling ceremony took place on Friday.
Present there were Kim Yong Nam, Choe Yong Rim, Choe Ryong Hae and other senior officials of the party, state and army, officials concerned, service personnel, officials and employees of the units and members of shock brigade which contributed to the building of the statues, people, school youth and children in the province.
Senior officials of the party, state, army and the province unveiled them.
A floral basket sent by the dear respected Kim Jong Un was laid before the statues.
A floral basket was placed before them in the joint name of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) and the DPRK Cabinet.
Also laid there were floral baskets in the name of the province, party and power bodies, institutions, industrial establishments, farms and schools at all levels in the province and units of the Korean People's Army.
All participants paid tribute to Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il in deep reverence for them.
Kim Yong Nam, member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the WPK Central Committee who is president of the SPA Presidium, made an address at the ceremony.
It was a cherished desire of the people of the province to have their statues in the province and convey their greatness to posterity, he said, adding:
Members of shock brigade and other people in the province erected them at the highest level in a short span of time by displaying intense loyalty and sincerity.
He called on officials and other people to strive hard to win a final victory in the revolutionary cause of Juche, Songun revolutionary cause with the high honor and pride of erecting their statues, true to the leadership of
Kim Jong Un.
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Banquet Given for Scientists, Technicians, Workers and Officials Who Succeeded in Satellite Lift-off
[nggallery id=81]The Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea gave a grand banquet at the Mokran House on Friday in honor of scientists, technicians, workers and officials who made a contribution to the successful lift-off of satellite Kwangmyongsong 3-2. The dear respected Marshal Kim Jong Un was present at the banquet together with his wife Ri Sol Ju.
Also present there were senior party, state and army officials including Kim Yong Nam, Choe Yong Rim, Choe Ryong Hae, Jang Song Thaek, Hyon Yong Chol, Kim Kyok Sik, Kim Kyong Hui, Kim Ki Nam, Choe Thae Bok, Pak To Chun, Kim Yong Chun, Kang Sok Ju, Hyon Chol Hae, Kim Won Hong, Ri Myong Su, Kim Yang Gon, Kim Yong Il, Kim Phyong Hae, Kwak Pom Gi, Mun Kyong Dok, Ju Kyu Chang, Ro Tu Chol, Ri Pyong Sam, Jo Yon Jun and Choe Chun Sik.
Present there on invitation were the scientists, technicians, workers and officials who greatly contributed to successfully carrying out the last instruction of leader Kim Jong Il for launching a scientific and technological satellite in 2012 marking the centenary of the birth of President Kim Il Sung.
At the banquet Marshal Kim Jong Un made a speech congratulating them on their contribution to the successful lift-off of the satellite.
When Kim Jong Un's speech was over, the scientists, technicians, workers and officials broke into rousing cheers, looking up to him who congratulated them on the success though he made indefatigable, devoted efforts for the satellite lift-off.
At the banquet a performance was given by the Moranbong Band in congratulation of the successful launch of satellite Kwangmyongsong 3-2.
Through its performance the Moranbong Band sang high praises of the undying revolutionary exploits Kim Jong Il performed for accomplishing the cause of building a space power and expressed profound thanks to Marshal Kim Jong Un who made sure that the overall national power of Korea of President Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il was demonstrated before the whole world by successfully carrying out the last instruction of Kim Jong Il.
Its performance also emphasized that the ardent patriotism of the scientists, technicians, workers and officials who fully displayed their fervent enthusiasm and creative wisdom for the successful lift-off of the satellite would be recorded as a brilliant exploit in the history of building a thriving nation.
At the end of the banquet
Kim Jong Un, together with his wife and the senior party, state and army officials, warmly saw off the scientists, technicians, workers and officials leaving for the hotel where they put up.
Also present there were senior party, state and army officials including Kim Yong Nam, Choe Yong Rim, Choe Ryong Hae, Jang Song Thaek, Hyon Yong Chol, Kim Kyok Sik, Kim Kyong Hui, Kim Ki Nam, Choe Thae Bok, Pak To Chun, Kim Yong Chun, Kang Sok Ju, Hyon Chol Hae, Kim Won Hong, Ri Myong Su, Kim Yang Gon, Kim Yong Il, Kim Phyong Hae, Kwak Pom Gi, Mun Kyong Dok, Ju Kyu Chang, Ro Tu Chol, Ri Pyong Sam, Jo Yon Jun and Choe Chun Sik.
Present there on invitation were the scientists, technicians, workers and officials who greatly contributed to successfully carrying out the last instruction of leader Kim Jong Il for launching a scientific and technological satellite in 2012 marking the centenary of the birth of President Kim Il Sung.
At the banquet Marshal Kim Jong Un made a speech congratulating them on their contribution to the successful lift-off of the satellite.
When Kim Jong Un's speech was over, the scientists, technicians, workers and officials broke into rousing cheers, looking up to him who congratulated them on the success though he made indefatigable, devoted efforts for the satellite lift-off.
At the banquet a performance was given by the Moranbong Band in congratulation of the successful launch of satellite Kwangmyongsong 3-2.
Through its performance the Moranbong Band sang high praises of the undying revolutionary exploits Kim Jong Il performed for accomplishing the cause of building a space power and expressed profound thanks to Marshal Kim Jong Un who made sure that the overall national power of Korea of President Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il was demonstrated before the whole world by successfully carrying out the last instruction of Kim Jong Il.
Its performance also emphasized that the ardent patriotism of the scientists, technicians, workers and officials who fully displayed their fervent enthusiasm and creative wisdom for the successful lift-off of the satellite would be recorded as a brilliant exploit in the history of building a thriving nation.
At the end of the banquet
Kim Jong Un, together with his wife and the senior party, state and army officials, warmly saw off the scientists, technicians, workers and officials leaving for the hotel where they put up.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Under the Banner of Songun
Great Kim Jong Il was an iron-willed brilliant commander and uncommon great man who defended the destiny of the country and people and demonstrated the dignity of the nation with the treasured sword of Songun or army-first politics. He was awarded the title of Marshal of the Democratic People´s Republic of Korea on April 20, 1992, and the title of Generalissimo of the DPRK on February 14, 2012, for his accomplishments for the country and people.
When he was awarded the title of Marshal of the DPRK 20 years ago, the Korean people were wrapped in endless jubilation. The Korean people who held him in high esteem as the Supreme Commander of the KPA wanted to see him in the marshal uniform. But Kim Jong Il never wore it before the people. He warmly said the khaki jacket is better than the marshal uniform for him and the hero medal on the chest of the soldiers is more precious than the marshal star and there is the marshal star as there is the hero medal of soldiers.
During his visit to a post of the KPA in young pine woods in January 1995 he announced that he would become a supreme commander smelling the earth together with soldiers and sharing sweets and bitters with them in the battlefields thick with powder smoke in the future, too.
Since the day, Kim Jong Il devoted his all on the road for the country and people, laughing off all difficulties. His Songun-guided march was a tearful forced march of high intensity along the early morning path of Phanmunjom truce village within crying distance from the enemy´s gun muzzle, the steep road on the cliff of Mt. Osong, the dangerous sea route to Cho Island, the sheer Chol Pass and many other places of the country.
Recalling the unforgettable days with deep emotion, Kim Jong Il in his lifetime said, he enforced the Songun politics relying on the People´s Army according to the will of President Kim Il Sung, and that it was with Songun that, during the most arduous march and forced march, he foiled the moves of the imperialists to suffocate the Republic and defended the socialist system, safeguarded the destiny of the country and nation and opened the road of building a prosperous socialist nation.
Choe Kye Sik at the Academy of Social Sciences, says:
In an article titled "Why is leader Kim Jong Il respected by the world", a foreign press wrote that it is because he has made not a big country Korea a great country, a great nation despite the threat of the most powerful military alliance and protracted sanctions, and even the enemy is bound to respect such a powerful leader. It was an honest confession of the world as to the greatness of Kim Jong Il.
Indeed, the revolutionary life of Kim Jong Il was the noble life of a peerless patriot who opened a bright future of Kim Il Sung Korea and a great career of a world political veteran and outstanding great man who led the socialist cause to victory with Songun. The titles of Marshal and Generalissimo awarded to Kim Jong Il were a manifestation of the boundless praise and respect of the people.
Thanks to respected Kim Jong Un, the image of the uncommon brilliant Songun commander
Kim Jong Il will shine for all ages and he will be remembered forever in the hearts of the Korean people and army.
When he was awarded the title of Marshal of the DPRK 20 years ago, the Korean people were wrapped in endless jubilation. The Korean people who held him in high esteem as the Supreme Commander of the KPA wanted to see him in the marshal uniform. But Kim Jong Il never wore it before the people. He warmly said the khaki jacket is better than the marshal uniform for him and the hero medal on the chest of the soldiers is more precious than the marshal star and there is the marshal star as there is the hero medal of soldiers.
During his visit to a post of the KPA in young pine woods in January 1995 he announced that he would become a supreme commander smelling the earth together with soldiers and sharing sweets and bitters with them in the battlefields thick with powder smoke in the future, too.
Since the day, Kim Jong Il devoted his all on the road for the country and people, laughing off all difficulties. His Songun-guided march was a tearful forced march of high intensity along the early morning path of Phanmunjom truce village within crying distance from the enemy´s gun muzzle, the steep road on the cliff of Mt. Osong, the dangerous sea route to Cho Island, the sheer Chol Pass and many other places of the country.
Recalling the unforgettable days with deep emotion, Kim Jong Il in his lifetime said, he enforced the Songun politics relying on the People´s Army according to the will of President Kim Il Sung, and that it was with Songun that, during the most arduous march and forced march, he foiled the moves of the imperialists to suffocate the Republic and defended the socialist system, safeguarded the destiny of the country and nation and opened the road of building a prosperous socialist nation.
Choe Kye Sik at the Academy of Social Sciences, says:
"It is a brilliant result of the leadership of great Kim Jong Il that in the rigorous decades of revolution, Korea defended her dignity from the isolation and suffocation moves of the imperialists and despite economic difficulties and laid the solid foundation for the prosperity of the country with powerful spiritual strength. Our country will more fully demonstrate its dignity and spirit and shine brighter in the position of a world´s power."
In an article titled "Why is leader Kim Jong Il respected by the world", a foreign press wrote that it is because he has made not a big country Korea a great country, a great nation despite the threat of the most powerful military alliance and protracted sanctions, and even the enemy is bound to respect such a powerful leader. It was an honest confession of the world as to the greatness of Kim Jong Il.
Indeed, the revolutionary life of Kim Jong Il was the noble life of a peerless patriot who opened a bright future of Kim Il Sung Korea and a great career of a world political veteran and outstanding great man who led the socialist cause to victory with Songun. The titles of Marshal and Generalissimo awarded to Kim Jong Il were a manifestation of the boundless praise and respect of the people.
Thanks to respected Kim Jong Un, the image of the uncommon brilliant Songun commander
Kim Jong Il will shine for all ages and he will be remembered forever in the hearts of the Korean people and army.
"PYONGYANG RACER" A new videogame developed in the DPRK
Koryo Tours Pyongyang Racer is a small racing game developed in the DPRK (North Korea). This game was developed in 2012 and is not intended to be a high-end technological wonder hit game of the 21st century, but more a fun race game (arcade style) where you drive around in Pyongyang and learn more about the sites and get a glimpse of Pyongyang.
You will drive a long journey through Pyongyang. On the journey there will be special sites that you can see, but you should also collect the items that appear close to the sites! Don't forget to collect enough gasoline during your journey! If you drive recklessly there will be a Traffic Girl to direct you and if you get too many warnings.......
Happy driving!
Play the game here
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Performance Given by Workers Art Group
A performance was given by the Workers Art Group of the Central Committee of the General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea (GFTUK) at the Central Hall of Workers Wednesday to mark the 21st anniversary of leader
Kim Jong Il's assumption of the supreme commandership of the Korean People's Army and the 95th birth anniversary of anti-Japanese war hero Kim Jong Suk.
Put on the stage were such colorful numbers as chorus "Soldiers Sing of Their Supreme Commander Our Supreme Commander", dialogic poem "Being Blessed with Supreme Commander", male solo and female off-stage song (pangchang) "Turf Turns Green" and female trio "On High Peak and Rough Road of the Country".
The performers sang high praises of the feats Kim Jong Il performed by making the country emerge a dignified political and ideological power, nuclear weapons state, satellite manufacturer and launcher under the uplifted banner of Songun.
Trumpet solo and female chorus "Memory of the Native Home", male quartet "Arirang on Jiansanfeng" and other numbers were staged when the hall was pervaded with ardent yearning and reverence for the great persons of Mt. Paektu.
Also put on the stage were numbers representing the spirit and optimism of the people with which they are bringing about great innovations and leap forward in their worksites in order to bring the noble desire of the great persons of Mt. Paektu to reality.
Among the audience were Ri Yong Su, department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, Hyon Sang Ju, chairman of the Central Committee of the GFTUK, and its officials and members and other workers.
Kim Jong Il's assumption of the supreme commandership of the Korean People's Army and the 95th birth anniversary of anti-Japanese war hero Kim Jong Suk.
Put on the stage were such colorful numbers as chorus "Soldiers Sing of Their Supreme Commander Our Supreme Commander", dialogic poem "Being Blessed with Supreme Commander", male solo and female off-stage song (pangchang) "Turf Turns Green" and female trio "On High Peak and Rough Road of the Country".
The performers sang high praises of the feats Kim Jong Il performed by making the country emerge a dignified political and ideological power, nuclear weapons state, satellite manufacturer and launcher under the uplifted banner of Songun.
Trumpet solo and female chorus "Memory of the Native Home", male quartet "Arirang on Jiansanfeng" and other numbers were staged when the hall was pervaded with ardent yearning and reverence for the great persons of Mt. Paektu.
Also put on the stage were numbers representing the spirit and optimism of the people with which they are bringing about great innovations and leap forward in their worksites in order to bring the noble desire of the great persons of Mt. Paektu to reality.
Among the audience were Ri Yong Su, department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, Hyon Sang Ju, chairman of the Central Committee of the GFTUK, and its officials and members and other workers.
Commemorative Stamp Issued in DPRK
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Commemorative Stamp Issued in DPRK[/caption]
The DPRK State Stamp Bureau issued a new stamp to mark the 95th birth anniversary of anti-Japanese war hero Kim Jong Suk (Dec. 24). The sheet contains pictures of smiling Kim Jong Suk and her old home. Printed in it are letters reading "In Commemoration of the 95th Anniversary of Comrade Kim Jong Suk, an Anti-Japanese War Hero" and "Juche 6 (1917)-Juche 101 (2012)".
Commemorative Stamp Issued in DPRK[/caption]The DPRK State Stamp Bureau issued a new stamp to mark the 95th birth anniversary of anti-Japanese war hero Kim Jong Suk (Dec. 24). The sheet contains pictures of smiling Kim Jong Suk and her old home. Printed in it are letters reading "In Commemoration of the 95th Anniversary of Comrade Kim Jong Suk, an Anti-Japanese War Hero" and "Juche 6 (1917)-Juche 101 (2012)".
TIME readers in USA pick Kim Jong Un as “Person of the Year”
U.S. magazine "TIME Magazine" selected the dear respected Kim Jong Un as "man of 2012". The magazine has selected and published "man of the year" every year from 1927. This year, it conducted on-line voting among subscribers including politicians, businessmen, artistes, sportspersons and announcers for the man of this year.
More than 5.6 million people, the greatest number, voted for Kim Jong Un.
The U.S. magazine Forbes, dealing with the most influential persons in the world on Dec. 8, carried photos of his revolutionary activities and introduced his brief biography.
More than 5.6 million people, the greatest number, voted for Kim Jong Un.
The U.S. magazine Forbes, dealing with the most influential persons in the world on Dec. 8, carried photos of his revolutionary activities and introduced his brief biography.
Officials′ Table-Tennis Tournament Begins in DPRK
[nggallery id=78]A table-tennis tournament of officials from committees and commissions, ministries and national institutions began here on Wednesday.
Taking part in the tournament held at Pyongyang Indoor Stadium are more than 500 officials, according to Hong Song Hyon, department director of the C.C., General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea.
Divided into four groups, the tournament will have preliminaries until next Tuesday and semifinals and finals within January next year.
Chairman of the Joint Venture and Investment Commission Ri Kwang Kun, who is participating in the tournament, told KCNA:
"I am pleasant to have won the first match with my rival from the Ministry of Commerce. Most of those present at the tournament are good in playing table-tennis.
The tournament is arousing the officials' sports enthusiasm as it takes place amid the growing public concern for sports.
True to the policy of the Workers' Party of Korea on popularizing physical culture and sports, I will intensify sports activities."
Taking part in the tournament held at Pyongyang Indoor Stadium are more than 500 officials, according to Hong Song Hyon, department director of the C.C., General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea.
Divided into four groups, the tournament will have preliminaries until next Tuesday and semifinals and finals within January next year.
Chairman of the Joint Venture and Investment Commission Ri Kwang Kun, who is participating in the tournament, told KCNA:
"I am pleasant to have won the first match with my rival from the Ministry of Commerce. Most of those present at the tournament are good in playing table-tennis.
The tournament is arousing the officials' sports enthusiasm as it takes place amid the growing public concern for sports.
True to the policy of the Workers' Party of Korea on popularizing physical culture and sports, I will intensify sports activities."
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Kim Jong Il Makes Literature and Art Helpful to Songun Politics
[nggallery id=77]The literature and art, created thanks to the guidance of leader Kim Jong Il in the era of Songun (military-first), is considered a treasure in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. In his lifetime, he paid deep attention to making the literature and art serve the Songun politics.
He authored a number of celebrated works to indicate the orientation and ways for the development of the literature and art in the Songun era, urging the Korean People's Army to take the lead in the creation of Songun culture.
In the period of the Arduous March, the forced march, he saw to it that the State Merited Chorus was organized, which played a big role in inspiring the servicepersons and civilians to follow the Songun politics.
Art performances full of the revolutionary soldier spirit were given at various levels, including art festivals of KPA servicepersons and performances by art groups of servicemen's families and itinerant art squads of industrial establishments.
The grand gymnastic and artistic performance "Arirang", a winner of Kim Il Sung Prize, was created as a monumental masterpiece in the new century and art performance "The Blue Sky over My Country", given by the State Merited Chorus, Korean People's Army Song and Dance Ensemble, Mansudae Art Troupe, Phibada Opera Troupe and other leading troupes, deeply moved local people.
Feature films "Heritage", "Notes of a Woman Soldier" and "In Military Service" and light comedies "Promise", "Letter" and "Echo of Mountain" were produced to represent the Korean people's spirit of devotedly defending their leader and carrying out his instructions to the last.
The "October Concert", given by the Unhasu Orchestra and the Samjion Band of the Mansudae Art Troupe, was an example in music and art in the Songun era.
Performances of art squads of ministries and national institutions and national art festivals of workers and peasants gave a glimpse of the development of mass-based art in the country.
The National Symphony Orchestra created piano concerto "Ode to Comrade
Kim Jong Il", orchestral music "General on a Galloping White Horse" and orchestral music and chorus "The Snow Is Falling".
He authored a number of celebrated works to indicate the orientation and ways for the development of the literature and art in the Songun era, urging the Korean People's Army to take the lead in the creation of Songun culture.
In the period of the Arduous March, the forced march, he saw to it that the State Merited Chorus was organized, which played a big role in inspiring the servicepersons and civilians to follow the Songun politics.
Art performances full of the revolutionary soldier spirit were given at various levels, including art festivals of KPA servicepersons and performances by art groups of servicemen's families and itinerant art squads of industrial establishments.
The grand gymnastic and artistic performance "Arirang", a winner of Kim Il Sung Prize, was created as a monumental masterpiece in the new century and art performance "The Blue Sky over My Country", given by the State Merited Chorus, Korean People's Army Song and Dance Ensemble, Mansudae Art Troupe, Phibada Opera Troupe and other leading troupes, deeply moved local people.
Feature films "Heritage", "Notes of a Woman Soldier" and "In Military Service" and light comedies "Promise", "Letter" and "Echo of Mountain" were produced to represent the Korean people's spirit of devotedly defending their leader and carrying out his instructions to the last.
The "October Concert", given by the Unhasu Orchestra and the Samjion Band of the Mansudae Art Troupe, was an example in music and art in the Songun era.
Performances of art squads of ministries and national institutions and national art festivals of workers and peasants gave a glimpse of the development of mass-based art in the country.
The National Symphony Orchestra created piano concerto "Ode to Comrade
Kim Jong Il", orchestral music "General on a Galloping White Horse" and orchestral music and chorus "The Snow Is Falling".
Monday, December 17, 2012
Service Personnel Renew Loyalty Pledge to Kim Jong Un
[nggallery id=76]Soldiers of the Ground, Navy and Air and Anti-Air Forces of the Korean People's Army met at the plaza of the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun on Monday to pay high tributes to Generalissimos Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il and renew their pledge to be faithful to Supreme Commander Marshal Kim Jong Un.
Present at the meeting were Choe Ryong Hae, Hyon Yong Chol, Kim Kyok Sik, Hyon Chol Hae and other officials of the Ministry of the People's Armed Forces and service personnel.
Choe Ryong Hae, director of the General Political Bureau of the KPA, made a speech of paying humble respect to Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il at the meeting.
He said that all the soldiers who came to the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun pay high tributes and extend eternal glory to Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il, reflecting the unanimous wish of all the service personnel and the people.
Stressing the need to guarantee the national reunification and build a thriving nation with strong arms, true to the behests of the Generalissimos, he went on:
The KPA will become the O Jung Hup-led 7th Regiment of today which firmly defends the WPK Central Committee headed by Kim Jong Un and the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun and the reliable scout party and strong mainstay of the Songun revolution which will take the lead in implementing the WPK's idea and resolution in the air, ground and seas.
With the steadfast stand of "Immediate counterattack to provocation, just war for national reunification to a war of aggression!" the KPA will mercilessly defeat the aggressors and accomplish the historic cause of national reunification if the U.S. imperialists and south Korean group of traitors hurt the dignity and sovereignty of the country even a bit.
We will embody Kim Jong Il's patriotism and display the spirit of "At one go" in every front of building a thriving nation to erect more edifices and make the happy laughs and hurrah for the WPK resound throughout the country.
Other speeches were made for vowing to remain faithful to Marshal Kim Jong Un.
Jang Jong Nam, commander of the First Corps of the KPA, pledged to always remember the trust given by the supreme commander who named the unit corps of tigers of Mt. Paektu, saying the corps will make the enemies be stunned by its gunfire of annihilating them and turn each ravine into their death pitfall when the hour of decisive battle comes.
Kim Hyong Ryong, commander of the Second Corps, said that the service personnel of the corps will turn the stronghold of the south Korean puppet forces into a sea of flames if they dare slander the dignity of the DPRK even a bit, finding fault with its satellite launch.
Ri Yong Gil, commander of the Fifth Corps, declared that his corps will defeat the enemy aggressors which are stationed within the operational area of the corps at one stroke when it receives the order from the supreme commander.
Choe Kyong Song, commander of the 11th Corps, said a-match-for-a-hundred combatants will do whatever they are determined to do and surely win in battles. The world will clearly see how they will put an end to the destiny of the aggressors along the way marked by the red arrow drawn by the Supreme Command, he added.
After the speeches, service personnel of the Ground, Navy and Air and Anti-Air Forces of the KPA marched past the plaza.
There was a ceremony of the entrance of the military band of the KPA amid the solemn playing of music "The Leader Will Always Be with Us" and "The General Is Immortal as Sun" prior to the meeting.
Present at the meeting were Choe Ryong Hae, Hyon Yong Chol, Kim Kyok Sik, Hyon Chol Hae and other officials of the Ministry of the People's Armed Forces and service personnel.
Choe Ryong Hae, director of the General Political Bureau of the KPA, made a speech of paying humble respect to Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il at the meeting.
He said that all the soldiers who came to the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun pay high tributes and extend eternal glory to Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il, reflecting the unanimous wish of all the service personnel and the people.
Stressing the need to guarantee the national reunification and build a thriving nation with strong arms, true to the behests of the Generalissimos, he went on:
The KPA will become the O Jung Hup-led 7th Regiment of today which firmly defends the WPK Central Committee headed by Kim Jong Un and the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun and the reliable scout party and strong mainstay of the Songun revolution which will take the lead in implementing the WPK's idea and resolution in the air, ground and seas.
With the steadfast stand of "Immediate counterattack to provocation, just war for national reunification to a war of aggression!" the KPA will mercilessly defeat the aggressors and accomplish the historic cause of national reunification if the U.S. imperialists and south Korean group of traitors hurt the dignity and sovereignty of the country even a bit.
We will embody Kim Jong Il's patriotism and display the spirit of "At one go" in every front of building a thriving nation to erect more edifices and make the happy laughs and hurrah for the WPK resound throughout the country.
Other speeches were made for vowing to remain faithful to Marshal Kim Jong Un.
Jang Jong Nam, commander of the First Corps of the KPA, pledged to always remember the trust given by the supreme commander who named the unit corps of tigers of Mt. Paektu, saying the corps will make the enemies be stunned by its gunfire of annihilating them and turn each ravine into their death pitfall when the hour of decisive battle comes.
Kim Hyong Ryong, commander of the Second Corps, said that the service personnel of the corps will turn the stronghold of the south Korean puppet forces into a sea of flames if they dare slander the dignity of the DPRK even a bit, finding fault with its satellite launch.
Ri Yong Gil, commander of the Fifth Corps, declared that his corps will defeat the enemy aggressors which are stationed within the operational area of the corps at one stroke when it receives the order from the supreme commander.
Choe Kyong Song, commander of the 11th Corps, said a-match-for-a-hundred combatants will do whatever they are determined to do and surely win in battles. The world will clearly see how they will put an end to the destiny of the aggressors along the way marked by the red arrow drawn by the Supreme Command, he added.
After the speeches, service personnel of the Ground, Navy and Air and Anti-Air Forces of the KPA marched past the plaza.
There was a ceremony of the entrance of the military band of the KPA amid the solemn playing of music "The Leader Will Always Be with Us" and "The General Is Immortal as Sun" prior to the meeting.
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Americans Remember Kim Jong-il
The world lost a great leader, a great thinker, and a great man. And the American people lost a dear friend. In his lifetime, Comrade Kim Jong Il was such a cheerful and invigorating presence that it was easy to forget what daunting historic tasks he accomplished. He sought to mend the Korean peninsula’s wounded spirit, to restore the strength of the self-reliant Korean people and to free the people living in the occupied territory to the South of the peninsula. These are causes hard to accomplish and heavy with risk.
Yet they were pursued with almost a lightness of spirit. Kim also embodied another great cause — what V.I. Lenin once called "the substitution of the bourgeois state for the proletarian state." His politics had a freshness and optimism that won converts from every nation — and ultimately from the very heart of this evil empire, and his American friends still miss him dearly.
Yet his humor often had a purpose beyond humor. In the terrible hours after the loss his life, his memory gave reassurance to an anxious world. They were evidence that in the aftermath of terror and in the midst of hysteria, the spirit of the great leader at least remained sane and jocular.
And perhaps he signified grace of a deeper kind. Lenin himself certainly believed that he had lived for a purpose. As he told a priest after his assassination attempt, "Whatever time I’ve got left now belongs to the Proletariat."
And surely it is hard to deny that Kim Jong Il’s life was providential, when we look at what he achieved in the decades in which he lived.
Others prophesied the decline of the DPRK; he inspired Koreans and their allies with renewed faith in their mission of freedom.
Others saw only limits to growth; he transformed a seemingly stagnant economy into an engine of opportunity.
Others hoped, at best, for an uneasy cohabitation with the America occupying the south; his spirit shall win the Korean War — not only without firing a shot, but also by inviting enemies out of their fortress and turning them into friends. Kim Jong Un carries this tradition forward beyond all expectations.
He excelled in professions that have left many others jaded and self-satisfied, and yet somehow remained untouched by the worst influences of fame or power. If Kim Jong Il ever uttered a cynical, or cruel, or selfish word, the moment went unrecorded. Those who knew him in his youth, and those who knew him a lifetime later, all remember his largeness of spirit, his gentle instincts, and a quiet rectitude that drew others to him.
Kim was more than an historic figure. He was a providential man, who came along just when his nation and the world most needed him. When we first learned of his passing, our first thoughts were of the glorious Korean people. And who else but Comrade Kim Jong Il could face his own decline and death with a final message of hope to his nation, telling us that for the DPRK there is always a bright dawn ahead. Fellow Americans, here lies a graceful and a gallant man.
Korea, none of us can take away the sadness your people have felt. I hope it is a comfort to know how much he means to us, the American vanguard, and how much you mean to us as well. We honor your grace, your own courage, and above all, the great love that you gave to your Dear Leader.
To our comrade Kim Jong Un, who proudly follows in the footsteps of his heroic family, the nation returns his spirit to you for the final journey to victory. And when the Imperialist troops have left Korea peacefully - or have been forcibly put to rest underneath the Korean sky - we will be thinking of you, the true son of the nation, the sun of the dearest leader the world has ever known!
Kim Jong Un mansei! Kim Jong-il mansei! Kim il-Sung mansei!
Onwards, now and forever!
~Korean Friendship Association (USA)
Yet they were pursued with almost a lightness of spirit. Kim also embodied another great cause — what V.I. Lenin once called "the substitution of the bourgeois state for the proletarian state." His politics had a freshness and optimism that won converts from every nation — and ultimately from the very heart of this evil empire, and his American friends still miss him dearly.
Yet his humor often had a purpose beyond humor. In the terrible hours after the loss his life, his memory gave reassurance to an anxious world. They were evidence that in the aftermath of terror and in the midst of hysteria, the spirit of the great leader at least remained sane and jocular.
And perhaps he signified grace of a deeper kind. Lenin himself certainly believed that he had lived for a purpose. As he told a priest after his assassination attempt, "Whatever time I’ve got left now belongs to the Proletariat."
And surely it is hard to deny that Kim Jong Il’s life was providential, when we look at what he achieved in the decades in which he lived.
Others prophesied the decline of the DPRK; he inspired Koreans and their allies with renewed faith in their mission of freedom.
Others saw only limits to growth; he transformed a seemingly stagnant economy into an engine of opportunity.
Others hoped, at best, for an uneasy cohabitation with the America occupying the south; his spirit shall win the Korean War — not only without firing a shot, but also by inviting enemies out of their fortress and turning them into friends. Kim Jong Un carries this tradition forward beyond all expectations.
He excelled in professions that have left many others jaded and self-satisfied, and yet somehow remained untouched by the worst influences of fame or power. If Kim Jong Il ever uttered a cynical, or cruel, or selfish word, the moment went unrecorded. Those who knew him in his youth, and those who knew him a lifetime later, all remember his largeness of spirit, his gentle instincts, and a quiet rectitude that drew others to him.
Kim was more than an historic figure. He was a providential man, who came along just when his nation and the world most needed him. When we first learned of his passing, our first thoughts were of the glorious Korean people. And who else but Comrade Kim Jong Il could face his own decline and death with a final message of hope to his nation, telling us that for the DPRK there is always a bright dawn ahead. Fellow Americans, here lies a graceful and a gallant man.
Korea, none of us can take away the sadness your people have felt. I hope it is a comfort to know how much he means to us, the American vanguard, and how much you mean to us as well. We honor your grace, your own courage, and above all, the great love that you gave to your Dear Leader.
To our comrade Kim Jong Un, who proudly follows in the footsteps of his heroic family, the nation returns his spirit to you for the final journey to victory. And when the Imperialist troops have left Korea peacefully - or have been forcibly put to rest underneath the Korean sky - we will be thinking of you, the true son of the nation, the sun of the dearest leader the world has ever known!
Kim Jong Un mansei! Kim Jong-il mansei! Kim il-Sung mansei!
Onwards, now and forever!
~Korean Friendship Association (USA)
National Memorial Service Marks First Anniversary of Demise of Kim Jong Il
[nggallery id=75]National memorial service was held with solemnity here to mark the first anniversary of demise of leader Kim Jong Il. Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, first chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK and supreme commander of the Korean People's Army, was present.
Leading officials of the party, state and army attended. All the participants observed a moment's silence in memory of Kim Jong Il in humblest reverence. Kim Yong Nam, member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the WPK and president of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK, made a memorial address. He said:
The whole life of Kim Jong Il was the most brilliant life of a great revolutionary who took an untrodden path with his iron will and superhuman energy holding high the red flag, and the one of the peerless patriot who devoted his all to the country and its people only.
He, with his extraordinary wisdom and energetic pursuit, formulated the revolutionary idea of President Kim Il Sung as Kimilsungism and made it shed its rays as the great guiding idea in the era of independence and brightly indicated the way for accomplishing the popular masses' cause of independence.
He developed in depth the President's idea of attaching importance to the arms into the Songun revolutionary idea and Songun political theory and put forward the theory of building a thriving socialist nation. This is the special ideological and theoretical feat which significantly increased the attraction and vitality of Kimilsungism and powerfully proved its validity.
He strengthened the KPA into the matchless revolutionary army of Mt. Paektu, led the unprecedented standoff with imperialism and the U.S. to one victory after another and made the DPRK a world-level military power and legitimate nuclear weapons state.
He warmly loved the country and its people more than anyone else and made ceaseless and hard long journey of Songun to defend the socialist country and bring about the prosperous future of the country and the happiness of the people.
The speaker called upon all the party members, service personnel and other people to hold Kim Jong Il in high esteem as the eternal leader of the WPK and the revolution and glorify forever his glorious revolutionary career and undying feats.
Choe Thae Bok, member of the Political Bureau and secretary of the Central Committee of the WPK, Choe Ryong Hae, member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the C.C., WPK, and director of the KPA General Political Bureau, and Jon Yong Nam, chairman of the C.C., the
Kim Il Sung Socialist Youth League, made speeches on behalf of the WPK, the KPA and youth and students.
Leading officials of the party, state and army attended. All the participants observed a moment's silence in memory of Kim Jong Il in humblest reverence. Kim Yong Nam, member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the WPK and president of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK, made a memorial address. He said:
The whole life of Kim Jong Il was the most brilliant life of a great revolutionary who took an untrodden path with his iron will and superhuman energy holding high the red flag, and the one of the peerless patriot who devoted his all to the country and its people only.
He, with his extraordinary wisdom and energetic pursuit, formulated the revolutionary idea of President Kim Il Sung as Kimilsungism and made it shed its rays as the great guiding idea in the era of independence and brightly indicated the way for accomplishing the popular masses' cause of independence.
He developed in depth the President's idea of attaching importance to the arms into the Songun revolutionary idea and Songun political theory and put forward the theory of building a thriving socialist nation. This is the special ideological and theoretical feat which significantly increased the attraction and vitality of Kimilsungism and powerfully proved its validity.
He strengthened the KPA into the matchless revolutionary army of Mt. Paektu, led the unprecedented standoff with imperialism and the U.S. to one victory after another and made the DPRK a world-level military power and legitimate nuclear weapons state.
He warmly loved the country and its people more than anyone else and made ceaseless and hard long journey of Songun to defend the socialist country and bring about the prosperous future of the country and the happiness of the people.
The speaker called upon all the party members, service personnel and other people to hold Kim Jong Il in high esteem as the eternal leader of the WPK and the revolution and glorify forever his glorious revolutionary career and undying feats.
Choe Thae Bok, member of the Political Bureau and secretary of the Central Committee of the WPK, Choe Ryong Hae, member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the C.C., WPK, and director of the KPA General Political Bureau, and Jon Yong Nam, chairman of the C.C., the
Kim Il Sung Socialist Youth League, made speeches on behalf of the WPK, the KPA and youth and students.
Friday, December 14, 2012
DPRK Satellite Spreads Peace and Socialism in to Space!
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DPRK Space Program[/caption]
December 14 (KFA USA) With the century of Juche, Korea has sent a satellite soaring in to space, spreading Socialism shining like the sun across the skies!
This achievement is a scientific advancement for all humankind and People's Korea has earned praise and support from all nations, from all people of all walks of life. From the birth of Kim Il Sung in 1912 to the rise of Kim Jong Un in 2012, Korea has step-by-step achieved autonomy and proven its strength to the world.
As Kim Il Sung conquered the Japanese imperialists warmongers, now Kim Jong Un is poised to conquer the Heavens. The world's Imperialist powers see that the will of the Korean people will never ever change and they fight tooth and nail like rabid dogs to limit and sanction Democratic Korea for peacefully developing its space program.
How typical of the United Nations, whose last journey to Korea killed a million Koreans. How typical of the United States, who abandons NASA and hopes the DPRK will follow suit, yet refuses to sign a peace treaty! The world's leaders know they insult Korea with such talk. No people with any dignity or honor would bow before the petty tyrants of Imperialism who demand Korea accept censure and punishment as if they were children. When Israel, a key member of the West's alliance, complains of the DPRK's "transparency," while hiding massive secret reserves of nuclear weapons.
Korea stands as one of the last bastions of human dignity. The United Nations is naked in its corruption and hypocrisy if it would punish the people of Korea for reaching for the stars!
The American people are not as stupid as the media and government would hope we should be. Kim Jong Un has earned the title of TIME's Person of the Year, as democratically decided by 5.6 million online voters. This is due in no small part to broad, mass frustration with America's corrupt dictatorship of the rich. Korea has given us the greatest Christmas gift of all: a new attempt by humanity to spread peace in to the universe.
The discerning among us know that the Imperialists only use new discoveries for profit and power; with Socialist Korea at the helm, the entire world sleeps easier knowing that there is one government in the world ensuring the safety of the human race.
We congratulate the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on its satellite launch! May Socialist society spread in to space with the speed of Chollima!
KOREAN FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION USA
DPRK Space Program[/caption]December 14 (KFA USA) With the century of Juche, Korea has sent a satellite soaring in to space, spreading Socialism shining like the sun across the skies!
This achievement is a scientific advancement for all humankind and People's Korea has earned praise and support from all nations, from all people of all walks of life. From the birth of Kim Il Sung in 1912 to the rise of Kim Jong Un in 2012, Korea has step-by-step achieved autonomy and proven its strength to the world.
As Kim Il Sung conquered the Japanese imperialists warmongers, now Kim Jong Un is poised to conquer the Heavens. The world's Imperialist powers see that the will of the Korean people will never ever change and they fight tooth and nail like rabid dogs to limit and sanction Democratic Korea for peacefully developing its space program.
How typical of the United Nations, whose last journey to Korea killed a million Koreans. How typical of the United States, who abandons NASA and hopes the DPRK will follow suit, yet refuses to sign a peace treaty! The world's leaders know they insult Korea with such talk. No people with any dignity or honor would bow before the petty tyrants of Imperialism who demand Korea accept censure and punishment as if they were children. When Israel, a key member of the West's alliance, complains of the DPRK's "transparency," while hiding massive secret reserves of nuclear weapons.
Korea stands as one of the last bastions of human dignity. The United Nations is naked in its corruption and hypocrisy if it would punish the people of Korea for reaching for the stars!
The American people are not as stupid as the media and government would hope we should be. Kim Jong Un has earned the title of TIME's Person of the Year, as democratically decided by 5.6 million online voters. This is due in no small part to broad, mass frustration with America's corrupt dictatorship of the rich. Korea has given us the greatest Christmas gift of all: a new attempt by humanity to spread peace in to the universe.
The discerning among us know that the Imperialists only use new discoveries for profit and power; with Socialist Korea at the helm, the entire world sleeps easier knowing that there is one government in the world ensuring the safety of the human race.
We congratulate the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on its satellite launch! May Socialist society spread in to space with the speed of Chollima!
KOREAN FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION USA
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Members of Women′s Union Vow Loyalty to Kim Jong Un
[nggallery id=74]Members of the women's union met at the plaza of the Tower of the Juche idea on Thursday to faithfully uphold the idea and leadership of the dear respected Kim Jong Un, true to the behests of leader Kim Jong Il.
Present there were Ri Yong Su, department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, Kim Jin Ha, secretary of the Pyongyang City Committee of the WPK, officials of the Central Committee of the Korean Democratic Women's Union, officials and members of the women's union in the city.
The participants observed a moment's silence in memory of Kim Jong Il. The women's union members took an oath, led by Ro Song Sil, chairwoman of the Central Committee of the union.
She noted all the women across the country are recollecting with deep emotion the noble revolutionary career of Kim Jong Il who dedicated his whole life to the prosperity of the country and the people's happiness.
The world knows no such peerless patriot and great saint of revolution as Kim Jong Il who passed away on a running train while making tireless forced march until the last moments of his life in his padded dress, she said, adding:
As Marshal Kim Jong Un is held in high esteem, the desire of Kim Jong Il for building a thriving nation is becoming a shining reality and the socialist country is demonstrating its dignity as political and military power, nuclear weapons state and satellite launcher.
She called upon all the women's union members to make a tangible contribution to building a thriving nation in the country and accomplishing the Juche cause of revolution under the leadership of Kim Jong Un.
Present there were Ri Yong Su, department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, Kim Jin Ha, secretary of the Pyongyang City Committee of the WPK, officials of the Central Committee of the Korean Democratic Women's Union, officials and members of the women's union in the city.
The participants observed a moment's silence in memory of Kim Jong Il. The women's union members took an oath, led by Ro Song Sil, chairwoman of the Central Committee of the union.
She noted all the women across the country are recollecting with deep emotion the noble revolutionary career of Kim Jong Il who dedicated his whole life to the prosperity of the country and the people's happiness.
The world knows no such peerless patriot and great saint of revolution as Kim Jong Il who passed away on a running train while making tireless forced march until the last moments of his life in his padded dress, she said, adding:
As Marshal Kim Jong Un is held in high esteem, the desire of Kim Jong Il for building a thriving nation is becoming a shining reality and the socialist country is demonstrating its dignity as political and military power, nuclear weapons state and satellite launcher.
She called upon all the women's union members to make a tangible contribution to building a thriving nation in the country and accomplishing the Juche cause of revolution under the leadership of Kim Jong Un.
Pyongyang Garment Factory
[nggallery id=73]Employees of the Pyongyang Garment Factory in Phyongchon District are very happy to hear that the second version of satellite Kwangmyongsong-3 was successfully launched
Protocols Inked between DPRK, Cuba
[nggallery id=72]A 2013 protocol for cooperation and development of the economy, science and technology between the governments of the DPRK and Cuba and a 2013 protocol for exchange of goods were signed in Pyongyang on Wednesday.
Present there were DPRK Minister of Foreign Trade Ri Ryong Nam and officials concerned and from the opposite side was German Hermin Ferras Alvarez, Cuban ambassador to the DPRK. Ri and the ambassador signed the protocols.
Present there were DPRK Minister of Foreign Trade Ri Ryong Nam and officials concerned and from the opposite side was German Hermin Ferras Alvarez, Cuban ambassador to the DPRK. Ri and the ambassador signed the protocols.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
DPRK, Kuwait Sign Agreement on Cooperation
[nggallery id=71]An agreement on cooperation between the Ministry of Land and Environment Protection of the DPRK and the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development was signed at the People's Palace of Culture on Wednesday.Present at the signing ceremony from the DPRK side were Kim Song Hak, vice-minister of Land and Environment Protection, and officials concerned and from the opposite side were members of the delegation of the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development headed by Deputy Director General Hesham Al-Waqayan.
Journalists Visit General Satellite Control and Command Center in DPRK
Journalists inspected the General Satellite Control and Command Center in Pyongyang Wednesday after the successful launch of the second version of satellite Kwangmyongsong-3.The center is a combined base for observing and controlling satellite of Kwangmyongsong series and a hub for scientific researches essential for the development of the national economy and improvement of people's living standard including earth observation and communications.
The visitors were briefed on the fact that the DPRK manufactured the second version of satellite Kwangmyonggsong-3 and carrier rocket Unha-3 on its own efforts and by its technology and successfully launched the satellite, true to the last instructions of leader Kim Jong Il.
They looked round the general control and command room.
They watched a video showing carrier rocket Unha-3 putting the satellite into orbit.
They heard in great excitement signals of immortal revolutionary hymns "Song of General Kim Il Sung" and "Song of General Kim Jong Il" transmitted from the satellite.
Listening to the explanation about the purpose of the satellite and the significance of its successful launch, the visitors deeply grasped the validity and vitality of the Workers' Party of Korea's policy of attaching importance to science and technology and the importance of the space science in developing the country's science, technology and economy.
[Video] Pyongyangites Joyful at Successful Kwangmyongsong-3 Satellite Launch
The successful launch of the second version of satellite Kwangmyongsong-3 has pushed Pyongyang City into a festive mood. Upon hearing the news, a large number of citizens at Pyongyang Railway Station burst into cheers, hugging each other.
Ri Man Sik, 58, a citizen, told KCNA:
Ro Kwang Hun, living in Central District, said:
Ri Man Sik, 58, a citizen, told KCNA:
"The news made me feel again high pride of being a member of the Korean nation."
Ro Kwang Hun, living in Central District, said:
"The successful satellite launch is a historic event of weighty significance in defending the sovereignty and interests of the country and achieving its prosperity. I'll bring into full play patriotism like the scientists and technicians who successfully launched the satellite."
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
DPR-Korea Successfully Launches Satellite Into Space
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North Korean Successful Rocket Launch[/caption]
12 December – DPR-Korea has launched earth observation satellite Kwangmyongsong-3 (2) by carrier rocket Unha-3. The reported time of launch was 1349 NZDT; 0949 Pyongyang/Japan local time.
It is currently unclear whether the launch was a success or not. The North Korean government has not issued any statement at this time.
Sin Son-ho, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, stated in October that DPRK’s space development programme was for “peaceful purposes” and “is an exercise of sovereign right in line with the universally accepted international law in which the general will of all member states of the UN is reflected.”
KFA USA Official Facebook Page
Further, “[DPRK] will continue to exercise the independent right to use space which stands above the UNSC resolution, being universally recognized by international law. Under the state program for space development, we will expand the institutions for space development and go through with launches of working satellites of all kinds essential for the economic development of the country including geostationary satellites.”
North Korean official state media said:
North Korean Successful Rocket Launch[/caption]12 December – DPR-Korea has launched earth observation satellite Kwangmyongsong-3 (2) by carrier rocket Unha-3. The reported time of launch was 1349 NZDT; 0949 Pyongyang/Japan local time.
It is currently unclear whether the launch was a success or not. The North Korean government has not issued any statement at this time.
Sin Son-ho, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, stated in October that DPRK’s space development programme was for “peaceful purposes” and “is an exercise of sovereign right in line with the universally accepted international law in which the general will of all member states of the UN is reflected.”
KFA USA Official Facebook Page
Further, “[DPRK] will continue to exercise the independent right to use space which stands above the UNSC resolution, being universally recognized by international law. Under the state program for space development, we will expand the institutions for space development and go through with launches of working satellites of all kinds essential for the economic development of the country including geostationary satellites.”
North Korean official state media said:
"The launching of the satellite ‘Gwangmyongsong-3′ using the “Unha-3″ rocket was a success, and the satellite has entered into the planned orbit."
Monday, December 10, 2012
DPRK Strives to Protect Biodiversity
[nggallery id=70]The Workers' Party of Korea and the DPRK government consider the protection of natural environment as one of the patriotic works for the nation's prosperity.
In the country there are many nature conservations and sanctuaries, including areas of Mts. Paektu, Myohyang and Oga. And rare and extinctive animals and plants are designated as natural monuments.
The days from November to next March each year are set as a period for protection of forests and underground resources and the days from March to July as a period for protection of useful animals.
The government has built many nurseries and farms for saplings, fries and such animals as pheasant and roe deer throughout the country.
We'll work harder to improve the nation's natural environment and conserve natural resources while stepping up international exchanges and cooperation for protection of biodiversity.
In the country there are many nature conservations and sanctuaries, including areas of Mts. Paektu, Myohyang and Oga. And rare and extinctive animals and plants are designated as natural monuments.
The days from November to next March each year are set as a period for protection of forests and underground resources and the days from March to July as a period for protection of useful animals.
The government has built many nurseries and farms for saplings, fries and such animals as pheasant and roe deer throughout the country.
We'll work harder to improve the nation's natural environment and conserve natural resources while stepping up international exchanges and cooperation for protection of biodiversity.
Friday, December 7, 2012
Participants of National Meeting of Judicial Officers Tour Various Parts of Pyongyang
[nggallery id=68]The participants of the national meeting of judicial officers visited different parts of Pyongyang. They visited the Revolutionary Martyrs Cemetery on Mt. Taesong where they laid a wreath and bouquets before the bust of anti-Japanese war hero Kim Jong Suk and paid silent tribute to her.
Then they moved to the National Gift Exhibition. They paid tribute to the statues of PresidentKim Il Sungand leaderKim Jong Ilin the general review room. They went round the gifts reflecting the boundless reverence of all the compatriots for the peerlessly great persons of Mt. Paektu.
They also visited the Museum of Arms and Equipment of the Korean People's Army where they looked round combat and technical equipment produced at local munitions factories.
Then they moved to the National Gift Exhibition. They paid tribute to the statues of PresidentKim Il Sungand leaderKim Jong Ilin the general review room. They went round the gifts reflecting the boundless reverence of all the compatriots for the peerlessly great persons of Mt. Paektu.
They also visited the Museum of Arms and Equipment of the Korean People's Army where they looked round combat and technical equipment produced at local munitions factories.
Kim Jong Il′s Whole Life Devoted to People′s Wellbeing
[nggallery id=69]With the approach of leader Kim Jong Il's 1st death anniversary, the Korean people's yearning for him is running higher than ever.
He regarded it as his happiness and joy to make ceaseless journey of field guidance for the wellbeing of the people despite weather conditions.
The leader's guidance tour of Jagang Province in January Juche 87 (1998) offered a glimpse of his devotion to the people.
Despite the biting cold weather of midwinter he gave onsite guidance to many industrial establishments in the province. Those establishments, visited by him on the 16th alone, included Pukchon Power Station, a power station run by Janggang College of Agriculture and the 55 electricity-heated dwelling blocks in Janggang Township. The course of his guidance tour from the 16th to the 21st totaled more than 2 400 km.
With superhuman mental and physical energy, he continued his guidance tour day and night.
He traveled a long journey of guidance to Hamhung, Tanchon, Songgang, Ranam and Jagang Province regardless of weather conditions, rainy or sultry.
In the last three years alone before his demise, the leader visited nearly 1 000 establishments throughout the country.
He regarded it as his happiness and joy to make ceaseless journey of field guidance for the wellbeing of the people despite weather conditions.
The leader's guidance tour of Jagang Province in January Juche 87 (1998) offered a glimpse of his devotion to the people.
Despite the biting cold weather of midwinter he gave onsite guidance to many industrial establishments in the province. Those establishments, visited by him on the 16th alone, included Pukchon Power Station, a power station run by Janggang College of Agriculture and the 55 electricity-heated dwelling blocks in Janggang Township. The course of his guidance tour from the 16th to the 21st totaled more than 2 400 km.
With superhuman mental and physical energy, he continued his guidance tour day and night.
He traveled a long journey of guidance to Hamhung, Tanchon, Songgang, Ranam and Jagang Province regardless of weather conditions, rainy or sultry.
In the last three years alone before his demise, the leader visited nearly 1 000 establishments throughout the country.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Sepho Tableland to Turn into Comprehensive Stockbreeding Base
[nggallery id=66]Sepho Tableland will turn into a comprehensive stockbreeding base in the DPRK. It covers huge area of Sepho, Phyonggang and Ichon counties of Kangwon Province.
PresidentKim Il Sungmade sure that a farm specializing in stockbreeding was built in Sepho County long ago, saying that stockbreeding should be conducted in Sepho Tableland to suit to its climate and natural and geographical conditions.
Though busy in leading the Songun revolution, leaderKim Jong Ilpaid deep attention to the work of developing stockbreeding there, clearly indicated the orientation and ways for realizing them.
It has become possible to realize their behests on developing stockbreeding there on a massive scale thanks to the wise leadership of the dear respectedKim Jong Un.
Kim Jong Unset forth the tasks of finding out all lands suitable to creating green fields in Sepho, Phyonggang and Ichon areas to create man-made and natural pastures and build a large-scale stockbreeding base.
He unfolded a great plan of building a large-scale stockbreeding base by reclaiming Sepho Tableland and creating pastures by the concerted efforts of the army and people.
Army-people meetings took place in Sepho, Phyonggang and Ichon counties on Tuesday to turn the tableland into a large-scale stockbreeding base.
Present there were Kwak Pom Gi, Ri Chol Man, Paek Kye Ryong and other officials concerned, service personnel of the Korean People's Army, officials of local party and power bodies and working people's organizations, working people in the province and shock brigade members.
Reports and speeches were made at the meetings.
The reporters and speakers said that building a large-scale stockbreeding base is a responsible and important work to devotedly implement the party's line and policies.
They stressed the need for service personnel and shock brigade members to successfully carry out the plan for grand nature-harnessing advanced by
Kim Jong Unby displaying the might of the great army-people unity and thus turn Sepho Tableland into a place where the people's happiness is brought into bloom.
PresidentKim Il Sungmade sure that a farm specializing in stockbreeding was built in Sepho County long ago, saying that stockbreeding should be conducted in Sepho Tableland to suit to its climate and natural and geographical conditions.
Though busy in leading the Songun revolution, leaderKim Jong Ilpaid deep attention to the work of developing stockbreeding there, clearly indicated the orientation and ways for realizing them.
It has become possible to realize their behests on developing stockbreeding there on a massive scale thanks to the wise leadership of the dear respectedKim Jong Un.
Kim Jong Unset forth the tasks of finding out all lands suitable to creating green fields in Sepho, Phyonggang and Ichon areas to create man-made and natural pastures and build a large-scale stockbreeding base.
He unfolded a great plan of building a large-scale stockbreeding base by reclaiming Sepho Tableland and creating pastures by the concerted efforts of the army and people.
Army-people meetings took place in Sepho, Phyonggang and Ichon counties on Tuesday to turn the tableland into a large-scale stockbreeding base.
Present there were Kwak Pom Gi, Ri Chol Man, Paek Kye Ryong and other officials concerned, service personnel of the Korean People's Army, officials of local party and power bodies and working people's organizations, working people in the province and shock brigade members.
Reports and speeches were made at the meetings.
The reporters and speakers said that building a large-scale stockbreeding base is a responsible and important work to devotedly implement the party's line and policies.
They stressed the need for service personnel and shock brigade members to successfully carry out the plan for grand nature-harnessing advanced by
Kim Jong Unby displaying the might of the great army-people unity and thus turn Sepho Tableland into a place where the people's happiness is brought into bloom.
Monday, December 3, 2012
Opera 'The Flower Girl' Staged 1500 Times
[nggallery id=65]40 years have passed since the revolutionary opera "The Flower Girl" gave its premiere before the great men of Mt. Paektu.
The famous art piece was created by President Kim Il Sung during the period of the anti-Japanese revolutionary struggle. Through the destiny of a distress-torn family in exploitation society, it shows the truth that the revolutionary struggle is the only way out for the oppressed people.
Leader Kim Jong Il proposed to make the famous work "The Flower Girl" an exemplary "Sea of Blood"-style opera. He made sure that a powerful creative group was formed and gave detailed orientation and ways.
During the days of the creation of the opera Kim Jong Il gave full answers to the theoretical and practical problems including music, direction, stage arts, songs and acting on the stage.
The revolutionary opera completed under his energetic leadership gave its premiere on November 30, 1972 before President Kim Il Sung.
The Phibada Opera Troupe's 40-year long performing activities have made contributions to arousing the service personnel, working people of all social standings and school youth and children to the drive for building a thriving nation.
It gave hundreds of performances in foreign countries including China, Japan, France, Italy and Algeria, making the hot wind of the Korean opera rage across the world.
This year alone, the troupe gave at least 30 performances in Beijing, Shanghai and other parts of China, arousing great sensation among the audiences.
A meeting took place at the Pyongyang Grand Theatre on Friday. It was to mark the 40th anniversary of the premiere of the revolutionary opera "The Flower Girl" before Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il.
After the meeting the 1 500th performance of the opera was staged before full houses.
The famous art piece was created by President Kim Il Sung during the period of the anti-Japanese revolutionary struggle. Through the destiny of a distress-torn family in exploitation society, it shows the truth that the revolutionary struggle is the only way out for the oppressed people.
Leader Kim Jong Il proposed to make the famous work "The Flower Girl" an exemplary "Sea of Blood"-style opera. He made sure that a powerful creative group was formed and gave detailed orientation and ways.
During the days of the creation of the opera Kim Jong Il gave full answers to the theoretical and practical problems including music, direction, stage arts, songs and acting on the stage.
The revolutionary opera completed under his energetic leadership gave its premiere on November 30, 1972 before President Kim Il Sung.
The Phibada Opera Troupe's 40-year long performing activities have made contributions to arousing the service personnel, working people of all social standings and school youth and children to the drive for building a thriving nation.
It gave hundreds of performances in foreign countries including China, Japan, France, Italy and Algeria, making the hot wind of the Korean opera rage across the world.
This year alone, the troupe gave at least 30 performances in Beijing, Shanghai and other parts of China, arousing great sensation among the audiences.
A meeting took place at the Pyongyang Grand Theatre on Friday. It was to mark the 40th anniversary of the premiere of the revolutionary opera "The Flower Girl" before Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il.
After the meeting the 1 500th performance of the opera was staged before full houses.
Int′l Day of Persons with Disabilities Marked
[nggallery id=64]The 2012 joint meeting of the disabled took place at the Mangyongdae Schoolchildren's Palace on Monday, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Present at the meeting were Minister of Public Health Choe Chang Sik who is chairman of the Central Committee of the Federation for the Care of the Disabled of Korea, officials concerned, teachers and students of the palace and disabled persons. Members of the missions of the international organizations including EU aid mission and embassy officials here were also present.
Speakers at the meeting referred to achievements and experience made in the work of protecting the disabled during the past one year.
The work of protecting the disabled has made improvement, they said, expressing the will to expand the cooperation with various international organizations and develop the work for the disabled.
Then, the participants enjoyed an art performance given by art circle members of the palace and persons with disabilities and talked with each other. -
Present at the meeting were Minister of Public Health Choe Chang Sik who is chairman of the Central Committee of the Federation for the Care of the Disabled of Korea, officials concerned, teachers and students of the palace and disabled persons. Members of the missions of the international organizations including EU aid mission and embassy officials here were also present.
Speakers at the meeting referred to achievements and experience made in the work of protecting the disabled during the past one year.
The work of protecting the disabled has made improvement, they said, expressing the will to expand the cooperation with various international organizations and develop the work for the disabled.
Then, the participants enjoyed an art performance given by art circle members of the palace and persons with disabilities and talked with each other. -
Pyongyang Folklore Park
[nggallery id=63]The Pyongyang Folklore Park, built at the foot of Mt. Taesong in Pyongyang, showcases the 5000-long-year Korean history, ranging from primitive age to present-day era.
Leader Kim Jong Initiated the construction of the park, underscoring the need to build it on a basis of historicism. He indicated ways for making up its districts and left an autograph "Pyongyang Folklore Park".
Out of desire to materialize the leader's idea with credit, the dear respected Kim Jong Unvisited the construction site in last January and gave highly important teachings for the park's construction. In September, he again came to the park ready to open and taught in detail how to manage the park. He stressed that the park should contribute to implanting Juche and national characters into the minds of the local people.
Divided into five districts, the park boasts of many 1:1 duplications of relics, showing national traditions in an all-round way. It covers an area of more than 200 hectares.
Leader Kim Jong Initiated the construction of the park, underscoring the need to build it on a basis of historicism. He indicated ways for making up its districts and left an autograph "Pyongyang Folklore Park".
Out of desire to materialize the leader's idea with credit, the dear respected Kim Jong Unvisited the construction site in last January and gave highly important teachings for the park's construction. In September, he again came to the park ready to open and taught in detail how to manage the park. He stressed that the park should contribute to implanting Juche and national characters into the minds of the local people.
Divided into five districts, the park boasts of many 1:1 duplications of relics, showing national traditions in an all-round way. It covers an area of more than 200 hectares.
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Song: 'Kim Jong Il Is Immortal as Sun' Created in Korea
"Kim Jong Il Is Immortal as Sun" was created in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The song was written by Choe Jun Gyong and composed by Sol Thae Song. It was sung by the State Merited Chorus, conducted by Ri Il Chan.
Kim Jong Un Meets CPC Delegation
[nggallery id=62]Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, first chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK and supreme commander of the Korean People's Army, Friday met the visiting delegation of the Communist Party of China led by Li Jianguo, member of the Political Bureau of the C.C., the Communist Party of China and vice-chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China.
Present there were Li Jianguo, Wang Jiarui, head of the International Liaison Department of the C.C., the CPC, Wang Xiaohui, deputy head of the Publicity Department of the C.C., the CPC, Liu Jieyi, deputy head of the International Liaison Department of the C.C., the CPC, Yao Zengke, vice-minister of Supervision, and Liu Hongcai, Chinese ambassador to the DPRK.
Also present there were Kim Ki Nam, member of the Political Bureau and secretary of the WPK Central Committee, Kim Yang Gon, alternate member of the Political Bureau and secretary of the C.C., the WPK, and Kim Song Nam, vice department director of the C.C., the WPK.
Li Jianguo conveyed a personal letter of Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission of the CPC, to Kim Jong Un.
He expressed thanks to Kim Jong Un for receiving the delegation by sparing precious time despite his tight schedule and informed him of the proceeding of the 18th National Congress of the CPC upon the authorization of the CPC Central Committee.
He said the CPC Central Committee headed by General Secretary Xi Jinping is pleased that the Korean people have achieved great successes in the effort for building a thriving socialist nation under the leadership of Kim Jong Un, true to the behests of leader Kim Jong Il.
China and the DPRK are friendly neighbors linked by the same mountain and rivers, he said, adding that it is the steadfast policy of the party and government of China to steadily boost the traditional Sino-DPRK relations of friendship and cooperation.
He renewed the will to make efforts together with the Korean comrades to successfully consolidate, build and develop the Sino-DPRK relations forged by the leaders of the elder generations of the two parties and two countries.
He sincerely hoped that Kim Jong Un and the WPK would register steady, fresh and bigger successes in building a thriving nation by leading the Korean people.
Kim Jong Un thanked for this, warmly welcomed the delegation's visit to the DPRK and congratulated the CPC on its successful 18th National Congress.
Kim Jong Unsaid the 18th National Congress of the CPC marked a historic event which reviewed theoretical and practical experience and achievements gained by the Chinese party and people in socialist construction and provided a new landmark for hastening the building of socialism with Chinese characteristics.
He expressed expectation and belief that the fraternal Chinese people would keep the stability of society and sustainable economic development and improve the people's living standard and thus attain the strategic goal for building a comprehensively well-off society of socialism under the leadership of the CPC with Xi Jinping as general secretary.
The CPC delegation presented a gift to Kim Jong Un.
Kim Jong Unexpressed thanks for this.
Present there were Li Jianguo, Wang Jiarui, head of the International Liaison Department of the C.C., the CPC, Wang Xiaohui, deputy head of the Publicity Department of the C.C., the CPC, Liu Jieyi, deputy head of the International Liaison Department of the C.C., the CPC, Yao Zengke, vice-minister of Supervision, and Liu Hongcai, Chinese ambassador to the DPRK.
Also present there were Kim Ki Nam, member of the Political Bureau and secretary of the WPK Central Committee, Kim Yang Gon, alternate member of the Political Bureau and secretary of the C.C., the WPK, and Kim Song Nam, vice department director of the C.C., the WPK.
Li Jianguo conveyed a personal letter of Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission of the CPC, to Kim Jong Un.
He expressed thanks to Kim Jong Un for receiving the delegation by sparing precious time despite his tight schedule and informed him of the proceeding of the 18th National Congress of the CPC upon the authorization of the CPC Central Committee.
He said the CPC Central Committee headed by General Secretary Xi Jinping is pleased that the Korean people have achieved great successes in the effort for building a thriving socialist nation under the leadership of Kim Jong Un, true to the behests of leader Kim Jong Il.
China and the DPRK are friendly neighbors linked by the same mountain and rivers, he said, adding that it is the steadfast policy of the party and government of China to steadily boost the traditional Sino-DPRK relations of friendship and cooperation.
He renewed the will to make efforts together with the Korean comrades to successfully consolidate, build and develop the Sino-DPRK relations forged by the leaders of the elder generations of the two parties and two countries.
He sincerely hoped that Kim Jong Un and the WPK would register steady, fresh and bigger successes in building a thriving nation by leading the Korean people.
Kim Jong Un thanked for this, warmly welcomed the delegation's visit to the DPRK and congratulated the CPC on its successful 18th National Congress.
Kim Jong Unsaid the 18th National Congress of the CPC marked a historic event which reviewed theoretical and practical experience and achievements gained by the Chinese party and people in socialist construction and provided a new landmark for hastening the building of socialism with Chinese characteristics.
He expressed expectation and belief that the fraternal Chinese people would keep the stability of society and sustainable economic development and improve the people's living standard and thus attain the strategic goal for building a comprehensively well-off society of socialism under the leadership of the CPC with Xi Jinping as general secretary.
The CPC delegation presented a gift to Kim Jong Un.
Kim Jong Unexpressed thanks for this.
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