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
New 1st Vice Defense Minister Appointed
“Despite the fact that after I am gone, it will still not be too late to use your people, why are you in such a rush to try to handle … Continue reading
CMC Meetings Shown in DPRK Documentary on Kim Jong Un’s Military Activities
On 5 March DPRK state media released a documentary film which compiled film footage of Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) inspecting Korean People’s Army [KPA] units, observing training exercises and … Continue reading
KJU Attends Party Central Committee’s 2nd Banquet for Rocket Launch Personnel
DPRK state media reported on 30 December (Sunday) that Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) attended a second banquet for 12 December 2012 rocket launch personnel hosted by the Korean Workers’ … Continue reading
National Meeting Marks 1 Year Anniversary of KJU as KPA Supreme Commander
DPRK state media reported on 29 December (Saturday) that a national meeting was held at the 25 April House of Culture to mark the one year anniversary since Kim Jong … Continue reading
Choe Ryong Hae Inspects Construction Work at War Museum Renovation
DPRK state media reported on 28 December (Friday) that Gen. Choe Ryong Hae, Director of the Korean People’s Army [KPA] General Political Department, inspected ongoing construction work at the Victorious … Continue reading
DPRK State Media Confirms Defense Minister Appointment
The DPRK’s English-language state media has confirmed that Gen. Kim Kyok Sik (Kim Kyo’k-sik) was appointed Minister of the People’s Armed Forces. Gen. Kim was presumed to have been appointed … Continue reading
KPA Holds Memorial and Loyalty Meeting On KJI Death Anniversary
DPRK state media reported on 17 December (Monday) that the Korean People’s Army [KPA] held a memorial rally on the plaza in front of the Ku’msusan Memorial Palace to commemorate … Continue reading
Choe Ryong Hae Taken Down a Peg?
Choe Ryong Hae has been reduced in rank, moving from Korean People’s Army [KPA] Vice Marshal (ch’asu) to General (taejang). During the 16 December (Sunday) memorial service held to commemorate … Continue reading
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