Munsu Water Park Opens
The Munsu Water Park, a water amusement park in east Pyongyang that has been under construction since February 2013, opened with a ceremony on 15 October (Tuesday). Ceremony participants included … Continue reading
Floral Wreath Laying Ceremony Held at Martyrs’ Cemeteries for KPA 81st Anniversary
DPRK state media reported on 24 April (Wednesday) that floral wreaths were placed during ceremonies at the Revolutionary Martyrs’ Cemetery in Pyongyang to commemorate the official 81st anniversary of the … Continue reading
6th Session of the 12th SPA Held
DPRK state media reported on 25 September (Tuesday) that the 12th Supreme People’s Assembly [SPA] convened at the Mansudae Assembly Hall in Pyongyang. Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n), along with … Continue reading
Nuclear Invocations Contained in Revised DPRK Constitution
During the 5th session (plenum) of the 12th Supreme People’s Assembly [SPA] on 13 April 2012 DPRK state media reported that “Ordinance of the SPA of the DPRK ‘On approving … Continue reading
Jon Yong Jin Arrives in Havana
On 13 February 2012, Jon Yong Jin presented his credentials to Cuban Vice President Gladys Bejerano (a.k.a. Gladys Maria Bejerano Portela). For a number of years Jon served as vice … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Visits KJI Casket as Party Organ Endorses Him as KPA Supreme Commander
Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) visited the casket bier of Kim Jong Il at Ku’msusan Memorial Palace one again on 24 December (Saturday). He was joined by other members of … Continue reading
KJI Votes Early and Often
Kim Jong Il (Kim Cho’ng-il) participated in local elections in Ryo’ngso’ng District, Pyongyang, on 24 July (Sunday). According to KCNA, KJI voted for Pak Hyong Ryol, a manager of the … Continue reading
New Vice Premier Appointed
Minister of Chemical Industry, Yi Mu-yo’ng (Ri Mu Yong), was appointed Vice Premier of the Cabinet. Ri was first elected to the SPA in 1998 and was elected a member … Continue reading
12th SPA’s 4th Session Elects New NDC Member, MPS
The 4th session (plenum) of the 12th Supreme People’s Assembly [SPA] convened Thursday [7 April] at the Mansudae Assembly Hall in Pyongyang. Neither Kim Cho’ng-il nor Kim Cho’ng-u’n attended the … Continue reading
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