Jon Pyong Ho Funeral Held
The state funeral and burial ceremony for the former Workers’ Party of Korea [WPK] Secretary of Munitions Industry and DPRK National Defense Commission [NDC] Member Gen. Jon Pyong Ho (1926-2014) … Continue reading
DPRK, Mongolia Hold 9th Consultative Committee Meeting on Economics, Trade and Science
The DPRK and Mongolia held their 9th meeting of an intergovernmental committee on economics, trade, science and technology at Mansudae Assembly Hall in Pyongyang during 25 September and 26 September … Continue reading
DPRK Premier Visits PY Autumn International Trade Fair
DPRK Premier Pak Pong Ju toured the 9th Pyongyang Autumn International Trade Fair on 24 September (Tuesday). According to KCNA, Pak looked at “CNC [computer numerical control] lathes, automobiles, tractors, … Continue reading
Wreath Laying Ceremonies Held to Mark 64th Anniversary of Kim Jong Suk’s Death
A floral wreath laying ceremony were held at the memorial bust of Kim Jong Suk (Kim Cho’ng-suk) at the Revolutionary Martyrs Cemetery in Pyongyang on 22 September (Sunday) to mark … 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
Central Leadership Visit Residents of U’nha Scientists Street
DPRK state media reported on 18 September (Wednesday) that members of the DPRK’s central leadership visited the recently constructed U’nha Scientists’ Street in Pyongyang. Kim Yong Nam (Supreme People’s Assembly … Continue reading
Kim Kye Gwan Meets with PRC State Councilor
Chinese media reported that DPRK 1st Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Kim Kye Gwan met with Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi on 17 September (Tuesday). During the meeting, according to Xinhua, … 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
Wreath Laying Ceremonies Held to Mark DPRK Foundation Day
Floral wreath laying ceremonies were held at the Revolutionary Martyrs’ Cemetery, the Patriotic Martyrs’ Cemetery and the Fatherland Liberation War Martyrs’ Cemetery in Pyongyang on 8 September (Sunday). Attending the … Continue reading
