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
Kim Jong Un Inspects Island Defense Units of the KPA Southwestern Command
KJU’s last observed appearance was his observation and guidance of live fire exercises on April 25 (Army Day) DPRK state media reported on May 5 (Friday) that Kim Jong … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Observes and Guides Large Live Fire Combined Forces Exercise
KJU’s last observed appearance was his visit to a pig farm Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) observed and guided a large combined forces exercises of the Korean People’s Army … Continue reading
National Report Meeting Commemorates KIS’ 105th Birth Anniversary
A national report meeting commemorating the 105th birth anniversary of late DPRK President and founder Kim Il Sung (Kim Il-so’ng) was held at the Pyongyang Indoor Stadium in central Pyongyang … 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
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
KPA Holds Ceremony Marking Sun’s Day (KIS Birth Anniversary)
The Korean People’s Army [KPA] conventional forces gathered at Ku’msusan Palace of the Sun on April 10 (Monday) to mark Sun’s Day, or the 105th birth anniversary of DPRK founder … 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
Central Report Meeting Marks 24th anniversary of KJI’s Election as NDC Chairman
A central report meeting commemorating the 24th anniversary of late DPRK leader Kim Jong Il’s (Kim Cho’ng-il) election as chairman of the National Defense Commission [NDC] was held at … Continue reading
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