Kim Jong Un Votes in SPA Elections
DPRK state media reported on 9 March (Sunday) that Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) voted in the election of deputies to the 13th Supreme People’s Assembly [SPA], the DPRK’s unicameral … Continue reading
Central Report Meeting Marks International Women’s Day
A central report meeting marking International Women’s Day was held at the People’s Palace of Culture in Pyongyang on 8 March (Saturday). Attending the meeting were Kim Ki Nam (Korean … Continue reading
DPRK State Media Seminar Held
A seminar and meeting of DPRK state media was held on 6 March (Thursday) at the Central Youth Hall in east Pyongyang. The meeting was held, according to KCNA, “to … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Attends KPA Air Force Drill
DPRK state media reports on 7 March (Friday) that Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) attended a drill of Korean People’s Army [KPA] Air and Anti-Air Force Unit #2620. Also in … Continue reading
Australian National Expelled from DPRK After 2 Week Detention
DPRK state media reported that Australian national John Short was expelled from the country following a two-week detention for “anti-DPRK religious acts.” According to KCNA the 75-year old “admitted that … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Visits Pyongyang Weak-current Apparatus Factory
DPRK state media reports on 3 March (Monday) that Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) visited the Pyongyang Weak-current Apparatus Factory. Also in attendance were Kang Kwan Il, Hwang Pyong So … Continue reading
Choe Ryong Hae Rumored Under Arrest (Sundown, you better take care) [updated 3/3/14]
VMar Choe Ryong Hae, Director of the Korean People’s Army [KPA] General Political Department, is rumored to have been placed under arrest. Korea Times, citing a report from FRNK, reports … Continue reading
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