Choe Pu Il Visits Laos
Minister of People’s Security, General Choe Pu Il, and a delegation of the Ministry of People’s Security met with Lao Minister of Public Security Somkeo Sylavong and officials of the … Continue reading
Special Investigative Committee Formed Under National Defense Commission
On 4 July 2014, the DPRK Government formed a special investigative committee charged with a “comprehensive” enquiry into the the whereabouts and status of all Japanese nationals presently residing, or … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Meets and Watches Basketball Game with Dennis Rodman (updated 9 September)
DPRK state media reported on 6 September (Friday) that Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) met with retired National Basketball Association [NBA] player Dennis Rodman. Also in attendance was Kim … Continue reading
Minister of People’s Security Meets with Mongolian President
Minister of People’s Security Gen. Choe Pu Il met with Mongolia’s President Taskhigiin Elbegdorj in Ulan Bator (Ulaanbaatar) on 28 August (Wednesday). According to the Mongolian President’s Office, Elbegdorj “expressed … Continue reading
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