Han Kwang Sang Affirmed as KWP Department Director
DPRK state media has identified central party finance and accounting cadre Han Kwang Sang as a Korean Workers’ Party [KWP] Department Director. In a 23 September (Monday) report about Kim … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Visits Construction Munsu Swimming Complex and Mirim Riding Club
DPRK state media reported on 22 September (Sunday) that Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) visited the construction of the Mirim Riding Club and the Munsu Swimming Complex in Pyongyang. He … 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 Visits 3D Theater, Video Arcade and Renovation of PY Indoor Stadium
DPRK state media reported on 14 September (Sunday) that Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) visited two new attractions at the Ru’ngra People’s Pleasure Park and the renovation of the Pyongyang … Continue reading
Ceremony Opens U’nha Scientists’ Street in Pyongyang
A ceremony opening the U’nha Scientists’ Street, a residential area in Pyongyang for research scientists and technicians, was held on 11 September (Wednesday). Attending the ceremony were Pak Pong Ju … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Attends KPISF Concert
DPRK state media reported Tuesday (10 September) that Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) attended a concert for the 65th anniversary of the country’s founding given by the Korean People’s Internal … Continue reading
WPRK Parade and Demonstration Held to Mark DPRK’s 65th Anniversary
The Worker-Peasant Red Guards [WPRG] staged a parade, followed by a demonstration by Pyongyangites, in Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang on 9 September (Monday), the 65th anniversary of the … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Meets and Watches Basketball Game with Dennis Rodman (updated 9 September)
DPRK state media reported on 6 September (Friday) that Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) met with retired National Basketball Association [NBA] player Dennis Rodman. Also in attendance was Kim … Continue reading
