Promotions List Issued for Sun’s Day
A military promotions list was issued on April 14 (Fridayday), ahead of Sun’s Day[April 15] (Kim Il Sung’s birth anniversary). In his capacity as Korean People’s Army [KPA] Supreme Commander, … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Observes and Guides SOF Contest
KJU’s last observed appearance was his attendance at the fifth session of the 13th Supreme People’s Assembly on April 11 DPRK state media reported on April 13 (Thursday) that Kim … Continue reading
DPRK Constitution Text Released Following 2016 Amdendments
DPRK state media has disseminated the amended and revised edition of its constitution. It was revised during the fourth session of the 13th Supreme People’s Assembly [SPA], on June 29 … Continue reading
Titles of Marshal and Vice Marshal Given to Close KJI Adjutants
The title of Korean People’s Army [KPA] Marshal (inminguk wo’nsu) was awarded to Kim Yong Chun and Hyon Chol Hae, and the title of KPA Vice Marshal (ch’asu) was … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Commands and Observes Landing and Anti-Landing Drills
Kim Jong Un’s last observed appearance was his visit to the development of Ryomyo’ng Street in Pyongyang DPRK state media reported on March 20 (Sunday) that Kim Jong Un (Kim … 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
Kim Jong Un Observes and Guides Military Exercises
DPRK state media reported on February 21 (Sunday) that Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) guided military exercises by Korean People’s Army [KPA] large combined units (taeyonhap pudae) and then later … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Attends Awards Ceremony and Photo-op with KMS-4 Personnel
Kim Jong Un’s last observed appearance was his February 16 visit to Ku’msusan Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) presided over a state awards ceremony and had a commemorative photo session … Continue reading
KPA Service Personnel Meet for Day of the Shining Star
Korean People’s Army [KPA] officers and service members gathered at Ku’msusan Memorial Palace of the Sun in Pyongyang on February 14 (Sunday) for a loyalty meeting on the occasions of … Continue reading
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