Military Parade Planned for National Holiday
The Korean People’s Army [KPA] has begun gathering pieces of military equipment and personnel at Mirim Airport in east Pyongyang, in preparation for a large military parade or demonstration. Tanks, … Continue reading
…After Generation after. . .
Recently, ROK media published several stories detailing the family connections among current and past members of the DPRK leadership. The images below illustrate some of the familial connections among the … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Visits Air Force Unit #378 (Corrected)
Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) conducted an inspection and supervised the flight training of Korean People’s Army [KPA] Air Force [KPAF] Unit #378, which was reported by DPRK media on … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Hosts New Year’s Banquet
Kim Jong Un hosted a New Year’s banquet on 23 January (Monday) for members of the central leadership at the Mokran (Peony) House. KCNA reports: A state reception was given … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Visits KPA Large Combined Unit #671
Following up two visits to Korean People’s Army [KPA] units, DPRK media reported on 22 January (Sunday) that KPA Supreme Commander Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) visited KPA Unit #671. … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Visits KPA Unit #3870 and KPA Air Force Unit #354
With DPRK media claiming that he directed the May 2009 underground nuclear test, Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) was reported to have visited two Korean People’s Army [KPA] units. Kim Jong … Continue reading
Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai Performance at Ponghwa Art Theater
The P’ibada Opera Troupe gave a “homecoming performance” of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai (Butterfly Lovers) at Ponghwa Art Theater in western Pyongyang on Friday, 20 January. KCNA reports: The … Continue reading
Gone Diplorellin’
Among the felonies, misdemeanors and minor trespasses committed by the DPRK’s diplomatic corps, this may rank as one of the most memorable. On 15 January (Sunday) police in Berlin caught … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Visits KPA Unit #169
Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) was reported by DPRK media on 18 January (Wednesday) to have inspected Korean People’s Army [KPA] Unit #169, which is linked to the IV Army … Continue reading
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