First Ballistic Missile Test of 2017 Held
The Korean People’s Army [KPA] Strategic Force (also known as the Strategic Rocket Force Command), along with scientists and technicians subordinate to the Workers’ Party of Korea [WPK] Munitions Industry … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Visits Ku’msusan Palace of the Sun for the New Year
KJU’s last observed media appearance was his delivery of the New Year’s address. KJU’s last observed physical appearance was joint concert by the Moran Bong Band and the Merited … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Military Promotions 2012-2016
On February 13, Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) “issued an order to raise the military ranks of commanding officers of the KPA [Korean People’s Army] in the run-up to the … Continue reading
Central Report Meeting Commemorates KJI’s Birth Anniversary
A central report meeting was held at Pyongyang Indoor Stadium on February 15 (Monday) to commemorate the birth anniversary of late DPRK leader Kim Jong Il (Kim Cho’ng-il). Among … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Pays Condolences at Jon Pyong Ho’s Wake
Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) extended his condolences at the wake of former Workers’ Party of Korea [WPK] Secretary for Munitions Industry and National Defense Commission Member Jon Pyong Ho … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Inspects New Warships and Commands Exercises
DPRK state media reported on 11 October (Friday) that Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) inspected “newly built” warships and guided their exercises. Attending the inspection were Gen. Ri Yong Gil … Continue reading
Post and Telecom Workers Hold National Meeting
A national meeting of managers and workers in the DPRK’s post and telecommunications sector was held at the 25 April House of Culture in Pyongyang on 16 September (Monday). Attending … Continue reading
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