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 Central Leadership and SPA Deputies Visit Mansu Hill
Members of the DPRK central leadership, joined by deputies of the Supreme People’s Assembly [SPA], placed floral baskets and bouquets in front of the statues of the late DPRK President … 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
DPRK Foreign Ministry Issues Spox Statement on Carrier Strike Group
The DPRK Foreign Ministry issued a spokesman’s statement on April 10 (Monday) commenting on the presence of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group near the Korean Peninsula. According to … 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
Foreign Ministry Spox Issues Statement on Syria strike
On April 8 (Saturday) the DPRK Foreign Ministry issued a spokesman’s statement on the US’ April 7 air strike which described it as “an act of aggression on a sovereign state … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Visits Pyongyang Mushroom Farm
KJU’s last observed appearance was his attendance at the KPA 2017 Tank Competion DPRK state media reported April 8 (Saturday) that Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) visited the recently-constructed Pyongyang … Continue reading
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