Kim Jong Un and DPRK Central Leadership Visit Cuban Embassy
KJU’s last observed appearance was his visit to Samjiyo’n Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) visited the Cuban Embassy in the DPRK on November 28 (Monday) to pay a condolence call … Continue reading
Foreign Ministry Issues Memo and Timeline on Nuclear Diplomacy (Haters, back off)
The DPRK Foreign Ministry issued a memorandum on November 21 (Monday) entitled “The DPRK’s Strengthening of its Nuclear Forces Is a Righteous Choice to Defend Itself from the Extreme Moves … Continue reading
Kang Sok Ju Funeral
The state funeral for Kang Sok Ju was held on May 22 (Sunday). Among those attendance were Vice Marshal Hwang Pyong So (Director of the Korean People’s Army [KPA] General … Continue reading
Foreign Ministry Issues Statement on “escalated tension” on the Peninsula
The DPRK Foreign Ministry issued a statement on March 31 (Thursday) which hit “out at the US for its foolish attempt to shift the blame for the escalated tension on … Continue reading
DPRK Foreign Ministry, Government Issue Statements on UNSC Sanctions
The DPRK Foreign Ministry issued a statement through state media on March 3 (Thursday) in response to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2270 (2016) adopted on March 2. According to … 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
Kim Jong Un Meets with Syrian Delegation
Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) met with Syrian Ba’ath Arab Socialist Party Assistant General-Secretary Abdullah al-Ahmar and other members of a Syrian delegation on 24 July (Wednesday). Attending the meeting … Continue reading
DPRK Foreign Ministry Issues Statement Protesting UNSCR 2094 (2013)
DPRK state media reported on 9 March (Saturday) that the country’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement denouncing United Nations Security Council Resolution 2094 (2013) as “clear proof that the UNSC … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Attends Meeting of Foreign Affairs and National Security Meeting (updated and revised)
DPRK state media reported that Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) convened and attended a meeting of national security officials concerning “the grave situation prevailing in the DPRK.” KJU’s last reported … Continue reading
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