Kim Jong Un Observes and Guides Ballistic Missile Test
Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) observed and guided the test launch of the Pugukso’ng-2 ballistic missile near Pukch’ang, South P’yo’ngan, on the afternoon [NKST] of May 21 (Sunday). Joining him … Continue reading
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
KPA General Staff Issues Spox Statement Defending Military Exercises, Missile Drills
The Korean People’s Army [KPA] General Staff issued a spokesman statement on April 10 (Monday) which noted that the “US, accustomed to groundlessly taking issue with the DPRK, went reckless … Continue reading
First Ballistic Missile Test of 2017 Held
The Korean People’s Army [KPA] Strategic Force (also known as the Strategic Rocket Force Command), along with scientists and technicians subordinate to the Workers’ Party of Korea [WPK] Munitions Industry … 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
KJU Poses for a Photo with Participants in the Fifth Nuclear Test
Kim Jong Un’s last observed appearance was his observation and guidance of a rocket engine test at the Sohae Space Center DPRK state media reported on September 22, 2016 (Thursday) … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Visits January 18 General Machine Factory
Kim Jong Un’s last observed appearance was his attendance at a photo-op with exemplary KPA personnel to the January 18 General Machine Factory. DPRK state media reported on August 10 … Continue reading
Minister of the PAF Issues Statement on Nukes
The Minister of the People’s Armed Forces (North Korea’s defense minister equivalent), General Pak Yong Sik issued a statement on June 9 (Thursday) on the DPRK’s nuclear weapons program. On … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Attends ICBM Engine Test
Kim Jong Un’s last observed appearance was his visit to the machine plant managed by Ri Ch’o’l-ho DPRK state media reported on April 9 (Saturday) that Kim Jong Un (Kim … Continue reading
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