DPRK Ambassador to Italy Presents Credentials
DPRK state media reported on 23 June (Saturday) that the country’s newly appointed ambassador to Italy presented his credentials to Italian President Giorgio Napolitano on 19 June in Rome. According … 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 Diplomats in EU Present Credentials
ONASA reported on 15 May (Tuesday) that Bakir Izetbegovic, President of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Chairman of the Presidency), met with and accepted a letter of credence from Kim Son Gyong (Kim … Continue reading
Choe Yong Rim Visits Iron and Steel Complex, Attends Trade Fair
DPRK state media reported on Wednesday (16 May) that DPRK Cabinet Premier Choe Yong Rim inspected the Hwanghae Iron and Steel Complex on Tuesday (15 May). KCNA reports: The workers … Continue reading
Hyon Hak Bong Presents Credentials in Dublin
Newly appointed DPRK Ambassador to the UK, Hyon Hak Bong (Hyo’n Hak-pong) presented his credentials to the President of the Republic of Ireland, Hyon’s nonresident diplomatic mission. KCNA reports: Ireland … Continue reading
Unhasu Orchestra Performs in Paris
The U’nhasu Orchestra gave its first performance in Paris on Wednesday, 14 March to a sold-out audience. The concert was divided into two parts with the U’nhasu playing its own … 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
Pyongyang Restaurant Opened in Amsterdam
After a small delay, the Netherlands branch of Pyongyang Restaurant opened in the Osdorp area of western Amsterdam in mid-January 2012. The grand opening is scheduled to occur on 17 … Continue reading
Where Are You Tonight?
As 2011 draws to a close, several media reports have come out about DPRK citizens who are unaccounted for or difficult to locate. On or around 20 November, eight (8) … Continue reading
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