Kim Ki Ryong (1940-2017)
Former Rodong Sinmun editor and Workers’ Party of Korea [WPK] Central Committee Member Kim Ki Ryong (Kim Ki-yong) died in Pyongyang on March 29 (Wednesday). Kim Ki Ryong started his career … Continue reading
Party Congress Delegates Arrive in Pyongyang, as Cultural Events Mark Congress’ Opening
DPRK state media reported that more than 3,000 delegates and observers to the 7th Party Congress arrived in Pyongyang on May 2 (Monday). An art exhibition celebrating the convocation … Continue reading
DPRK Cabinet, Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Culture and KPISF Hold Party Conferences
DPRK state media reported on April 25 (Monday) that the Workers’ Party of Korea [WPK] committees of the DPRK Cabinet, Korean People’s Internal Security Forces [KPISF], the Ministry of Railways … Continue reading
Ri Yong Gil Exonerated
ROK media, citing intelligence sources, reports that General Ri Yong Gil has been exonerated by a Ministry of State Security investigation. According to MBN, he returned to an undisclosed positions within … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Attends Two Concerts
Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) attended a pair of concerts on 15 October (Tuesday). One concert was given by Russia’s Orchestra of the 21st Century at the East Pyongyang Grand … Continue reading
Pyongyang Hosts Two Sports Competitions
During 12 September to 17 September Pyongyang hosted an international and domestic sports competitions. The 2013 Asian Cup and Interclub Weightlifting Tournament (under the auspices of the International Weightlifting Federation) … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Watches Women’s Weightlifting Competition at IWF 2013 Asian Cup
Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) watched senior women’s weightlifting competitions at the Ryugyo’ng Jong Ju Yong Indoor Stadium in Pyongyang on 15 September (Sunday). Among those in attendance were his … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Attends Soccer Game Prior to Liberation Day
Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) attended a men’s football (soccer) game between the Ryongaksan and Pot’onggang teams at Kim Il Sung (Kim Il-so’ng) Stadium in Pyongyang on 14 August (Wednesday). … 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
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