Choe Yong Rim Visits University Construction Site
DPRK state media reported that DPRK Premier Choe Yong Rim visited the ongoing construction work at Kim Hyong Jik University of Education on 24 May (Thursday). The university’s renovation was … Continue reading
Choe Ryong Hae Conducts Inspections in Pyongyang
DPRK state media reported on 22 May (Tuesday) that VMar Choe Ryong Hae, director of the Korean People’s Army [KPA]General Political Department (bureau), inspected Mangyo’ngdae Fun Fair and the quarters … Continue reading
Choe Yong Rim Visits Research Institutes and Pyongyang Folk Park
DPRK state media reported that Cabinet Premier Choe Yong Rim visited the Pyongyang Vegetable Research Institute, the Pyongyang Floriculture Institute and the construction of the Pyongyang Folk Park on 20 … Continue reading
DPRK Ambassador to Italy, Chosen Soren Chairman Appointed
DPRK state media reported on 18 May (Friday) that the Supreme People’s Assembly [SPA] Presidium appointed Kim Chun Guk as the country’s new ambassador to Italy. Kim has served as … Continue reading
DPRK Releases Chinese Fishing Vessels and Crew Members
Chinese state media reported on 21 May (Sunday) that three fishing vessels and 29 crew members detained for 12 days in the DPRK have been released. The DPRK Foreign Ministry … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Attends Performance by KPA Art Squads
DPRK state media reported on 19 May (Saturday) that Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) attended a performance given by the art squads of Korean People’s Army [KPA] large combined units … Continue reading
PRC Embassy Managing Contact on Captured Fishermen
Chinese state media reported on Friday (18 May) that the PRC Embassy in Pyongyang has taken the lead on discussions with DPRK officials over releasing 29 fishermen who were seized … Continue reading
Choe Yong Rim Visits
DPRK state media reported on 18 May (Saturday) that DPRK Premier Choe Yong Rim visited ongoing construction on Nungra Islet in Pyongyang on 17 May. KCNA reports: The project is … Continue reading
DPRK, China In Contact Over Captured Fishing Vessels
PRC state media reports that the Chinese government “is in close contact” with the DPRK on the status of 29 fishermen seized earlier this month in the Yellow (West) Sea. … Continue reading
