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
4th Meeting of KPA Company Commanders and Political Instructors Held
The 4th Meeting of Korean People’s Army [KPA] Company Commanders and Political Instructors convened during 22 and 23 October in Pyongyang. Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) attended both days of … Continue reading
KPA Meeting Begins “Masikryong” Speed Campaign
DPRK state media reported that Korean People’s Army [KPA] officers and service members assembled at the construction site of the Masik Pas Skiing Grounds in Kangwo’n Province on 5 June … Continue reading
Gen. Kim Kyok Sik Lands at KPA General Staff
Two weeks after being removed from office as the DPRK’s defense minister, Gen. Kim Kyok Sik has been appointed Chief of the Korean People’s Army [KPA] General Staff. Gen. Kim … 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
New Hospital Opened During Pyongyang Ceremony (revised)
DPRK state media reported on 7 March (Thursday) that the recently constructed Taeso’ngsan (Mt. Taesong) Combined Hospital (previously called the Taeso’ngsan General Hospital in state media reporting) opened after a … Continue reading
KPA Promotions List Issued for Day of the Shining Star (KJI Birthday) (updated)
DPRK state media reported on 15 February (Friday) that Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n), in his capacity as Korean People’s Army [KPA] Supreme Commander, promoted ten (10) party officials or … Continue reading
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