Choe Ryong Hae Arrives in Beijing for 3 Day Visit
DPRK state media reported that a senior delegation led by VMar Choe Ryong Hae, Director of the Korean People’s Army [KPA] General Political Department, departed Pyongyang and arrived in Beijing … Continue reading
Avian Influenza Outbreak at Duck Farm in Pyongyang
An outbreak of a new strain of avian influenza (H5N1) has been found in the DPRK. On 19 April 2013, the outbreak was discovered in one cage of ducks at … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Visits Mt. Myohyang Children’s Camp
DPRK state media reported that Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) and his wife Ri Sol Ju (Ri So’l-chu) visited the Myohyangsan (Mount Myohyang) Children’s Camp in North P’yo’ngan Province on … Continue reading
DPRK Premier Visits Hwanghae Iron and Steel Complex and Construction Projects in Pyongyang
DPRK state media reported on 20 May (Monday) that DPRK Cabinet Premier Pak Pong Ju visited the Hwanghae Iron and Steel Complex and three construction projects in and around Pyongyang. … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Visits Liquor Factory
DPRK state media reported on 18 May (Saturday) that Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) visited the Ryongmun Liquor Factory. KJU’s last observed public appearance was at a recently constructed machine … Continue reading
DPRK Premier Visits Steel Complex, Cement Plant Children’s Hosptial and Trade Fair
DPRK state media reported on 17 May (Friday) that DPRK Cabinet Premier Pak Pong Ju visited the Ch’o’llima Steel Complex, the Sunch’o’n Cement Complex, the construction of the Pyongyang Children’s … Continue reading
New 1st Vice Defense Minister Appointed
“Despite the fact that after I am gone, it will still not be too late to use your people, why are you in such a rush to try to handle … Continue reading
DPRK Premier Visits Namhung Youth Chemical Complex
DPRK state media reported on 14 May (Tuesday) that DPRK Cabinet Premier Pak Pong Ju visited the Namhu’ng Youth Chemical Complex in Anju, South P’yo’ngan Province. The primary purpose of … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Visits Mansudae Art Studio and Attends KPISF Concert
DPRK state media reported on 13 May (Monday) that Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) visited the Mansudae Art Studio and watched a performance by the Korean People’s Internal Security Forces … Continue reading
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