December 2007 - North Korea Special Weapons News

2007 Brings New Phase in National Reunification KCNA 31 Dec 2007 -- Juche 96 (2007) has witnessed that the vigorous efforts to usher in the June 15 era of reunification have opened a new aspect for national reunification.
Signal Successes Made This Year KCNA 31 Dec 2007 -- The DPRK has demonstrated its dignity and might to the world and made a fresh leaping progress in building a great prosperous and powerful country, advancing under the uplifted banner of Songun this year, says Rodong Sinmun Sunday in a signed article.
Rodong Sinmun on Revolutionary Viewpoint on Masses KCNA 31 Dec 2007 -- If officials are to become true servants for the people as required by the era of Songun and skillfully organize and mobilize them for the building of a great prosperous powerful nation, they should thoroughly establish a revolutionary viewpoint on masses.
Rodong Sinmun on Grave Consequences of Imperialists' High-Handed and Hegemonic Policy KCNA 31 Dec 2007 -- The imperialists' high-handed practices and policy aimed at dominating the world greatly disappointed the world progressives aspiring after independence and peace and seriously affected the development of the international relations this year, observes Rodong Sinmun Saturday in a signed article.
North Korea Weekly (December 24-30, 2007) ROK National Intelligence Service
US Urges North Korea to Keep Nuclear Commitments VOA 28 Dec 2007 -- The United States Thursday urged North Korea to meet its obligation to fully disclose its nuclear activities by December 31
Day of DPRK Socialist Constitution Marked KCNA 28 Dec 20007 -- Papers today dedicate editorials to the 35th anniversary of President Kim Il Sung's promulgation of the "Socialist Constitution of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea."
Rodong Sinmun on Trend of Times toward Global Independence KCNA 28 Dec 20007 -- There may be turns and twists in the way of the advance of history but the main direction of the development of history can never change and no force on earth can stem the trend of the world toward independence.
S. Korean Official Says North Will Miss Key Nuclear Deadlines VOA 27 Dec 2007 -- South Korean officials say North Korea will miss end of the year deadlines aimed at getting rid of its nuclear weapons.
Kim Jong Il Gives On-Site Guidance to Pig Farms KCNA 27 Dec 20007 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il gave on-the-spot guidance to the newly built and reconstructed pig farms.
U.S. Persistent Hostile Policy toward DPRK under Fire KCNA 27 Dec 20007 -- The whole Korean nation has waged a vigorous struggle to achieve the peace and peaceful reunification of the country this year. Nevertheless, the situation of the Korean Peninsula still remains tense
Anniversary of Kim Jong Il's Work Observed KCNA 27 Dec 20007 -- Rodong Sinmun today says in a signed article that Kim Jong Il's work "Respecting the Forerunners of the Revolution Is a Noble Moral Obligation of Revolutionaries", published on Dec. 25, Juche 84 (1995), is an immortal library for establishing revolutionary morality in the present times.
Moscow unconcerned by delays in N. Korea denuclearization RIA Novosti 27 Dec 20007 -- Russia is unconcerned by delays over the dismantling of North Korea's nuclear installations, a deputy foreign minister said on Thursday.
Diplomats: North Korea Unlikely to Meet Year-End Deadline for Declaring Nuclear Programs VOA 26 Dec 2007 -- Diplomats from the six-party nuclear talks with North Korea say it is not likely that Pyongyang will meet a year-end deadline to declare all of its nuclear programs.
U.S. Bellicose Forces' Scenario for Preemptive Attack on DPRK Flayed KCNA 26 Dec 20007 -- Recently the U.S. bellicose forces staged reckless aerial war exercises in a coordinated operation with the U.S. Seventh Air Force present in south Korea while deploying overseas-based F/A-18 and KC-130 and other flying corps in south Korea by turns
Paternal Love of Supreme Commander for Soldiers KCNA 25 Dec 2007 -- Today, the soldiers of the Korean People's Army revere and follow Kim Jong Il rather as their father than as the Supreme Commander.
16th Anniversary of Kim Jong Il's Assumption of KPA Supreme Commandership Marked KCNA 25 Dec 2007 -- Papers here Monday editorially observe the 16th anniversary of Kim Jong Il's assumption of supreme commandership of the Korean People's Army.
N.Korea's Yongbyon nuclear facilities almost scrapped - China RIA Novosti 25 Dec 2007 -- China's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that nuclear disablement work in North Korea is close to completion in line with commitments Pyongyang made at six-nation talks in October.
Kim Jong Il Inspects KPA Navy Unit KCNA 24 Dec 2007 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il inspected KPA Navy Unit 189 honored with the title of O Jung Hup-led Seventh Regiment.
National Meeting Marks Anniversary of Kim Jong Il's Assumption of KPA Supreme Commandership KCNA 24 Dec 2007 -- A national meeting was held at the April 25 House of Culture Sunday to celebrate the 16th anniversary of Kim Jong Il's assumption of office as supreme commander of the Korean People's Army.
Chief of KPA General Staff on Tense Situation on Korean Peninsula KCNA 24 Dec 2007 -- The situation of the Korean Peninsula still remains tense owing to the U.S. invariable war moves, said General of the Korean People's Army Kim Kyok Sik, chief of the KPA General Staff, in his report at the national meeting held here Sunday to celebrate the 16th anniversary of Kim Jong Il's assumption of office as supreme commander of the KPA.
Tightened U.S.-Japan Military Nexus Lambasted KCNA 24 Dec 2007 -- Aggression and plunder are the intrinsic nature of the U.S. imperialists and the Japanese militarists and their mode of existence, says Rodong Sinmun Saturday in a signed article
North Korea Weekly (December 17-23, 2007) ROK National Intelligence Service
Kim Jong Il Inspects KPA Unit KCNA 22 Dec 2007 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il inspected KPA Unit 1315.
Rodong Sinmun on Songun Politics KCNA 22 Dec 2007 -- The Songun politics is now demonstrating its tremendous vitality as a treasured sword for achieving the peace and reunification of the country and its co-prosperity despite the challenges of the separatists at home and abroad
Rice Says Enmity With North Korea, Iran, Syria Need Not Be Permanent VOA 21 Dec 2007 -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, in a year-end news conference Friday, left open the prospect of better relations with U.S. adversaries North Korea, Iran and Syria before the end of the Bush administration.
Standard-Bearers of Songun Revolution Reared by Great Commander KCNA 21 Dec 2007 -- With the approach of the 16th anniversary (December 24) of Kim Jong Il's taking the Supreme Commandership of the Korean People's Army, the Korean people are looking back on the exploits performed by him in training KPA soldiers into the standard-bearers and main force of the Songun revolution.
Kim Jong Il Inspects KPA Company KCNA 20 Dec 2007 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il inspected a company of KPA Unit 776 honored with the title of O Jung Hup-led Seventh Regiment.
KCNA Ridicules U.S. Senator's Foolish Behavior KCNA 20 Dec 2007 -- U.S. Senator Brownback was recently reported to have presented to the Administration a bill urging it to put a brake on the process to implement the DPRK-U.S. agreement.
"Complete Collection of Kim Il Sung's Works" Vol. 72 Off Press KCNA 20 Dec 2007 -- The Workers' Party of Korea Publishing House brought out "Complete Collection of Kim Il Sung's Works" Vol. 72, a library of the immortal Juche idea which systematically and comprehensively records famous works of President Kim Il Sung in a chronological order.
Revolutionary Museum Draws Large Crowd of Visitors KCNA 20 Dec 2007 -- The Revolutionary Museum at the Ministry of the People's Armed Forces is now crowded with visitors everyday on the occasion of the 16th anniversary of Kim Jong Il's assumption of office as supreme commander of the Korean People's Army.
China says North Korea fulfilling nuclear commitments RIA Novosti 20 Dec 2007 -- North Korea is sticking to its denuclearization commitments made at six-nation talks in October, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Thursday.
Kim Jong Il Inspects KPA Unit KCNA 19 Dec 2007 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il inspected KPA Unit 1701.
Anniversary of Kim Jong Il's Assumption of KPA Supreme Commandership Marked KCNA 19 Dec 2007 -- Working people's organizations held meetings on Monday to commemorate the 16th anniversary of Kim Jong Il's assumption of office as supreme commander of the Korean People's Army.
Kim Jong Il Inspects KPA Sub-Unit KCNA 18 Dec 2007 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il inspected a sub-unit of KPA unit 1925 honored with the title of O Jung Hup-led 7th Regiment.
U.S. Hardliners' Reckless Military Moves Assailed KCNA 18 Dec 2007 -- The conservative hardliners in the United States recently asserted that international pressure upon the DPRK should be continued in the future, too, and there is no need to discuss any compensation and offer to it.
China says North Korea's denuclearization 'going smoothly' RIA Novosti 18 Dec 2007 -- China's envoy to the North Korean nuclear talks said on Tuesday that the process of the North's nuclear disarmament is progressing according to plan.
Analysis: Inter-Korean Ties Hinge on Seoul Election cfr.org 17 Dec 2007 -- The presidential front-runner in South Korea's December 19 elections, Lee Myung-bak, has said he will be less tolerant (Reuters) of communist North Korea if it fails to give up its nuclear weapons.
Kang: North Korean Trade Potential cfr.org 17 Dec 2007
Kim Jong Il Inspects KPA Unit KCNA 17 Dec 2007 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il inspected the command of KPA unit 1971.
Anniversary of Kim Il Sung's Work Observed KCNA 17 Dec 2007 -- Rodong Sinmun today dedicates a signed article to the 40th anniversary of President Kim Il Sung's work "Let Us Embody the Revolutionary Spirit of Independence, Self-Sustenance and Self-Defence More Thoroughly in All Branches of State Activity."
U.S. Dangerous Military Moves behind Scene of Dialogue under Fire KCNA 17 Dec 2007 -- Rodong Sinmun Saturday in a signed article cites facts about arms buildup, all sorts of war exercises and belligerent outbursts let loose by the U.S. bellicose forces to prove that they have worked hard to do harm to the DPRK by force behind the scene of dialogue this year.
All Koreans Called upon to Remain True to Idea of "By Our Nation Itself" KCNA 17 Dec 2007 -- National reunification and prosperity will be achieved when the Koreans hold aloft the invincible banner of "By our nation itself" which is fully displaying its validity and vitality in reality, observes Rodong Sinmun Saturday in a signed article.
North Korea Weekly (December 10-16, 2007) ROK National Intelligence Service
Weekly Report on North Korea (December 10, 2007- December 16, 2007) ROK Ministry of Unification
Kim Jong Il Inspects Command of KPA Unit KCNA 15 Dec 2007 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il inspected the Command of KPA Unit 255.
Inter-Korean General-Level Talks Close KCNA 15 Dec 2007 -- The 7th north-south general-level talks closed Friday.
Kim Jong Il's Records for Songun Revolution in 2007 KCNA 15 Dec 2007 -- Juche 96 (2007) is drawing to a close. The year has witnessed another gigantic general march of the Korean people to bring the height of prosperity to Songun Korea.
U.S. DPRK-Targeted Air Battle Exercises under Fire KCNA 15 Dec 2007 -- The U.S. imperialist bellicose forces for aggression are now busy with air battle exercises targeted against the DPRK, while deploying flying corps in south Korea by turns from the outset of December, according to a military source.
Rodong Sinmun on Role Played by WPK as Mother Party KCNA 15 Dec 2007 -- The Workers' Party of Korea has steadily consolidated its leadership position amidst the absolute support and trust of the popular masses since the very day of its foundation because it has creditably performed its duty as a mother party responsible for the destinies of the people.
North, South Korean Joint Sea Zone Proposal Stalls at Military Talks VOA 14 Dec 2007 -- North and South Korean generals have failed to agree on the specifics of a proposal for cooperation between the two rivals
Russia, South and North Koreas set to discuss railway link RIA Novosti 14 Dec 2007 -- North Korea has agreed to hold trilateral talks with Russia and South Korea on a railway project linking the Korean peninsula with Russia's Trans-Siberian Railway, the industry watchdog head said Friday.
North Korea Responds to Bush Letter Demanding Full Nuclear Disclosure VOA 14 Dec 2007 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has replied to a personal letter from President Bush that urged the reclusive leader to fully disclose his country's secretive nuclear activities.
Anniversary of Kim Jong Il's Work Observed KCNA 14 Dec 2007 -- A seminar was held at the Central Youth Hall Thursday to mark the 25th anniversary of the publication of Kim Jong Il's famous work "On Increasing Obedience to Socialist Laws".
DPRK, China Cooperate in Science and Technology KCNA 14 Dec 2007 -- A protocol of the 42nd meeting of the DPRK-China intergovernmental committee for cooperation in science and technology was inked in Pyongyang on Thursday.
Koreans Called upon to Give Momentum to Atmosphere of Reconciliation and Unity KCNA 14 Dec 2007 -- All Koreans are called upon to give further momentum to the atmosphere of reconciliation and unity and boost their solidarity and alliance with a view to proudly glorifying the June 15 era of reunification and bringing earlier the historic day of independent reunification.
Report: North Korea May Have Aided Hezbollah and Tamil Tigers VOA 13 Dec 2007 -- A report prepared for U.S. lawmakers says North Korea may have provided arms and training to terrorist organizations in Lebanon and Sri Lanka.
Inter-Korean General-Level Talks Open KCNA 13 Dec 2007 -- The 7th north-south general-level military talks opened in the portion of the south side in Panmunjom on Wednesday.
Korean Military Talks Get Physical in Dispute Over Maritime Border VOA 13 Dec 2007 -- North and South Korean generals scuffled briefly on the second day of high-level military talks at the two countries' border
Japan's Moves for Preemptive Strike at DPRK under Fire KCNA 12 Dec 2007 -- The Japanese reactionaries are now putting spurs to boosting the capability to defend the metropolitan area from missile strikes, blustering that it is essential to form a dense network for intercepting missiles in order to cope with the "missile threat from north Korea."
U.S. Bellicose Forces' War Moves under Fire KCNA 12 Dec 2007 -- The U.S. bellicose forces recently deployed overseas-based F-16s, F-15s and F/A-18s in U.S. air-force bases in south Korea. Coinciding with this movement, a nuclear-powered submarine of the U.S. imperialist aggression forces entered the Pusan Port of south Korea, and it is bustling around in surrounding waters for the DPRK-targeted operation exercises.
Two Koreas resume regular rail service after half-century break RIA Novosti 11 Dec 2007 -- A regular train service between North and South Korea was launched on Tuesday after a hiatus of more than half a century, in a step hailed by Seoul as a major breakthrough in rebuilding economic ties.
Regular North-South Korean Train Route Opens VOA 11 Dec 2007 -- Regular cargo train service has resumed between the divided Koreas for the first time in more than half a century
Energy Widely Developed in DPRK KCNA 10 Dec 2007 -- Activities for developing energy are being undertaken under a far-reaching programme in the DPRK.
Western-style "Democracy" Termed Sham Democracy KCNA 10 Dec 2007 -- The imperialists and the paid bourgeois trumpeters are forcing other countries to introduce Western-style "freedom and democracy" describing them as the most "universal" and "perfect" ones and the model to be followed by the international community.
All Koreans Called upon to Champion Peace KCNA 10 Dec 2007 -- The defence of peace presents itself as a vital issue for the Koreans who have lived in constant danger of war for the last several decades, exposed to the threat of aggression from foreign forces.
Rodong Sinmun on Revolutionary Soldier Culture KCNA 10 Dec 2007 -- The soldier culture created by the People's Army has immense attraction, greatly impressing all the people because it reflects the revolutionary soldier spirit, the great spirit in the present era.
North Korea Weekly (December 3-9, 2007) ROK National Intelligence Service
Inter-Korean Economic Meeting Held KCNA 08 Dec 2007 -- The first meeting of the north-south committee for economic cooperation was held in Seoul from Tuesday through Thursday.
Kim Jong Il Inspects Several Production Units of KPA KCNA 07 Dec 2007 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il inspected several production units run by the army.
Personal Letter to Kim Jong Il from U.S. President KCNA 07 Dec 2007 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il received a personal letter from George W. Bush, President of the United States of America.
DPRK Foreign Ministry Spokesman on Recovery from Flood Damage KCNA 07 Dec 2007 -- spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the DPRK today gave the following answer to the question raised by KCNA as regards the successful progress made by the DPRK in the efforts to recover from the flood damage in a brief span of time
All Members of Society Called upon to Learn from Soldier Culture KCNA 07 Dec 2007 -- The Korean People's Army is playing the role of a pacemaker in developing culture in the Songun era and the revolutionary soldier culture serves as a model culture for all members of the society.
All Koreans Called upon to Preserve Spirit of National Independence KCNA 07 Dec 2007 -- The Korean people have firmly maintained the stand of attaching importance to the nation in the struggle to bring about the heyday of the cause of independent reunification in response to the militant appeal of the joint editorial this year.
US Says More Talks Needed on North Korea Nuclear Issue VOA 07 Dec 2007 -- The senior U.S. delegate to multinational talks aimed at dismantling North Korea's nuclear capabilities says more discussions are needed before North Korea produces a formal declaration of its nuclear programs
Bush Sends Letter to N. Korean Leader Urging Complete Declaration of Nuclear Programs VOA 06 Dec 2007 -- President Bush has sent a personal letter to North Korea's leader Kim Jong Il urging him to honestly declare all his nuclear programs and materials
S. Korea Calls for 'Flexibility' as N. Korea Nuclear Talks Hit Snag VOA 06 Dec 2007 -- South Korea is calling for "flexibility" in the amount and type of information North Korea is due to release about its nuclear programs
Inter-Korean Military Working-Level Talks Held KCNA 06 Dec 2007 -- North-south military working-level talks took place at the Thongil House in Panmunjom Wednesday to provide a military guarantee for railway freight transport from Munsan to Pongdong, according to the agreement reached at the second north-south defence minister-level talks.
KCNA Blasts U.S. Conservative Hard-liners' Moves to Deter DPRK-U.S. Relations from Improving KCNA 06 Dec 2007 -- U.S. conservative hard-liners are going reckless in their moves to bring the DPRK-U.S. relations back to those of acute confrontation.
N.Korea might fail to submit nuclear report by deadline RIA Novosti 06 Dec 2007 -- North Korea may fail to submit a report on its nuclear facilities, the materials used and related programs by the end of 2007 as was agreed at talks in October, the South Korean foreign minister said Thursday.
Bush Asks N. Korean Leader to Provide Full Nuclear Disclosure VOA 06 Dec 2007 -- President Bush has sent a letter to North Korean leader Kim Jung Il, urging Pyongyang to provide a full declaration of its nuclear program
White House: President Bush Writes North Korean Leader, Others on Nuclear Issues VOA 06 Dec 2007 -- White House Spokesman says U.S. President George Bush wrote to North Korean leader Kim Jong Il calling on Pyongyang to reveal all details of the country's nuclear programs.
Kim Jong Il Inspects KPA Air Force Unit KCNA 05 Dec 2007 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il inspected KPA Air Force Unit 378.
U.S. Dangerous Scenario for World Domination under Fire KCNA 05 Dec 2007 -- The U.S. bellicose forces have already worked out a phased program for establishing a lunar military base capable of striking any target on the earth and any satellite as part of their frantic moves to accelerate the development of space weapons and specified even what should be done at each phase and its period.
U.S. envoy lauds N.Korea denuclearization progress RIA Novosti 05 Dec 2007 -- The U.S. envoy to the six-nation talks on North Korea said the decommissioning of nuclear facilities in the reclusive state was proceeding on schedule, China's Xinhua agency said on Wednesday.
Two Koreas' deputy premiers start economic talks in Seoul RIA Novosti 04 Dec 2007 -- North Korea's deputy prime minister arrived in Seoul on Tuesday morning for three days of talks on joint economic projects with his South Korean counterpart, Yonhap news agency reported.
Implementation of June 15 Joint Declaration Called for KCNA 04 Dec 2007 -- The historic June 15 joint declaration serves as a signpost of hope as it indicated the way of achieving the prosperity of the Korean nation, says Rodong Sinmun Monday in a signed article.
China says North Korea nuclear talks delayed RIA Novosti 04 Dec 2007 -- The date for the start of a new round of six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear disarmament, earlier expected to begin in early December, has not yet been set, a Chinese official said on Tuesday.
Kim Jong Il Inspects KPA Unit KCNA 03 Dec 2007 -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il inspected KPA Unit 1159.
9th Inter-Korean Red Cross Talks Held KCNA 03 Dec 2007 -- The 9th north-south Red Cross talks took place at Mt. Kumgang resort from Nov. 28 to Dec. 1.
US Envoy Makes Rare N. Korea Visit to Preview Nuclear Declaration VOA 03 Dec 2007 -- A senior U.S. envoy is in the North Korean capital to discuss Pyongyang's cooperation in efforts to peacefully end its nuclear weapons capabilities
North Korea Weekly (Nov. 26-Dec. 2, 2007) ROK National Intelligence Service
Aerial Espionage Committed by U.S. and S. Korean Forces KCNA 01 Dec 2007 -- The U.S. imperialist warmongers and the south Korean forces committed frantic aerial espionage against the DPRK by mobilizing strategic and tactical reconnaissance planes of different missions in November, according to a military source.
KCNA Report on Visit to Area of Nyongbyon by Those Concerned and Nuclear Experts KCNA 01 Dec 2007 -- Those concerned of the United States, China, Russia, south Korea and Japan participating in the six-party talks and nuclear experts on Nov. 28 went round the process of disabling nuclear facilities in Nyongbyon which has been underway since Nov. 5, according to the agreement between the DPRK and the U.S.
National Meeting of Intellectuals Opens KCNA 01 Dec 2007 -- The national meeting of intellectuals opened at the April 25 House of Culture in Pyongyang on Friday.
Papers Hail Opening of National Meeting of Intellectuals KCNA 01 Dec 2007 -- Papers Friday editorially hail the national meeting of intellectuals opening today.

NEWSLETTER

Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list

Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)

December 2007 - North Korea Special Weapons News