National Meeting of Judges and Prosecutors Held
DPRK state media reported on 27 November (Tuesday) that “active” DPRK prosecutors and judges attended a commemorative photo session with “senior party, state and army officials.” The prosecutors and judges gathered … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Visits KJI State Security Statue and Pyongyang Amusement Parks
DPRK state media reported on 6 October (Saturday) that Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) visited the Ministry of State Security [MSS] and toured renovation work at the Mangyo’ngdae Fun Fair … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Attends Performance by KPISF, Visits Health Complex & Outdoor Ice Rink
DPRK state media reported on 26 July (Thursday) that Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) attended an art performance given by the song and dance ensemble of the Korean People’s Internal Security … Continue reading
KJU Named KPA Marshal, Hyon Yong Chol Named Chief of General Staff
Three days after the dismissal of VMar Ri Yong Ho as Chief of the Korean People’s Army [KPA] General Staff, Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) was named KPA Marshal. While … Continue reading
Hyon Yong Chol Promoted to Vice Marshal
DPRK state media reported on 16 July (Monday) that former commander of the VIII Army Corps, Gen. Hyon Yong Chol (Hyo’n Yo’ng-ch’o’l) was promoted to the rank of Vice Marshal … Continue reading
KPA Chief of Staff “Relieved” of Position
DPRK state media reported on 16 July (Monday) that VMar Ri Yong Ho (Ri Yo’ng-ho; Yi Yong-ho), chief of the Korean People’s Army [KPA] General Staff was “relieved from all … Continue reading
Central Leadership Commemorates 18th Anniversary of Kim Il Sung’s Death
DPRK state media reports that Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) along with senior commanders of the Korean People’s Army [KPA] visited the Ku’msusan Memorial Palace of the Sun at midnight … Continue reading
Members of the Central Leadership Visit Changjon Street Apartments
DPRK state media reported on 6 July (Friday) that members of the Korean Workers’ Party [KWP] Political Bureau and other members of the central leadership visited the residents of the … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Visits Hosiery Factory and Children’s Shop in Pyongyang
DPRK state media reported on 2 July (Tuesday) that Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) inspected the Pyongyang Hosiery Factory and the Children’s Department Store in Pyongyang. KJU’s last reported public … Continue reading
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