Category Archives: News

Kim Jong Suk: Her Life Was Dedicated to Safeguarding Kim Il Sung

[nggallery id=85]Kim Jong Suk, an anti-Japanese war hero, in her lifetime devotedly worked to safeguard President Kim Il Sung. During the anti-Japanese armed struggle for Korea’s liberation, she risked her life in many battles to defend Kim Il Sung. Her heroic deeds were displayed to the full especially in battles fought in Dashahe gully, Fusong […]

Those Who Contributed to Satellite Launch Visit Pyongyang Cornstarch Factory, Ice Rink

Those Who Contributed to Satellite Launch Visit Pyongyang Cornstarch Factory, Ice Rink

Scientists, technicians, workers and officials who made contributions to the successful satellite launch came here at the invitation of the dear respected Marshal Kim Jong Un. They visited the Pyongyang Cornstarch Factory on Friday. When they arrived at the factory, officials and employees of the factory warmly welcomed them with garlands and bouquets. They went […]

Statues of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il Erected in Hamhung City

Statues of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il Erected in Hamhung City

Statues of President Kim Il Sung and leader Kim Jong Il were erected on Tonghung Hill in Hamhung City, South Hamgyong Province. They depict Kim Il Sung raising his hand high, his face beaming with a broad smile, and Kim Jong Il, his face beaming with a broad smile, standing in padded dress associated with […]

Banquet Given for Scientists, Technicians, Workers and Officials Who Succeeded in Satellite Lift-off

[nggallery id=81]The Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea gave a grand banquet at the Mokran House on Friday in honor of scientists, technicians, workers and officials who made a contribution to the successful lift-off of satellite Kwangmyongsong 3-2. The dear respected Marshal Kim Jong Un was present at the banquet together with his […]

Performance Given by Workers Art Group

A performance was given by the Workers Art Group of the Central Committee of the General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea (GFTUK) at the Central Hall of Workers Wednesday to mark the 21st anniversary of leader Kim Jong Il’s assumption of the supreme commandership of the Korean People’s Army and the 95th birth anniversary […]

Officials′ Table-Tennis Tournament Begins in DPRK

[nggallery id=78]A table-tennis tournament of officials from committees and commissions, ministries and national institutions began here on Wednesday. Taking part in the tournament held at Pyongyang Indoor Stadium are more than 500 officials, according to Hong Song Hyon, department director of the C.C., General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea. Divided into four groups, the […]

Kim Jong Il Makes Literature and Art Helpful to Songun Politics

[nggallery id=77]The literature and art, created thanks to the guidance of leader Kim Jong Il in the era of Songun (military-first), is considered a treasure in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. In his lifetime, he paid deep attention to making the literature and art serve the Songun politics. He authored a number of celebrated […]

National Memorial Service Marks First Anniversary of Demise of Kim Jong Il

[nggallery id=75]National memorial service was held with solemnity here to mark the first anniversary of demise of leader Kim Jong Il. Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea, first chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK and supreme commander of the Korean People’s Army, was present. Leading officials of […]

DPRK Satellite Spreads Peace and Socialism in to Space!

December 14 (KFA USA) With the century of Juche, Korea has sent a satellite soaring in to space, spreading Socialism shining like the sun across the skies! This achievement is a scientific advancement for all humankind and People’s Korea has earned praise and support from all nations, from all people of all walks of life. […]

Members of Women′s Union Vow Loyalty to Kim Jong Un

[nggallery id=74]Members of the women’s union met at the plaza of the Tower of the Juche idea on Thursday to faithfully uphold the idea and leadership of the dear respected Kim Jong Un, true to the behests of leader Kim Jong Il. Present there were Ri Yong Su, department director of the Central Committee of […]

Protocols Inked between DPRK, Cuba

Protocols Inked between DPRK, Cuba
[nggallery id=72]A 2013 protocol for cooperation and development of the economy, science and technology between the governments of the DPRK and Cuba and a 2013 protocol for exchange of goods were signed in Pyongyang on Wednesday. Present there were DPRK Minister of Foreign Trade Ri Ryong Nam and officials concerned and from the opposite side […]

DPRK, Kuwait Sign Agreement on Cooperation

DPRK, Kuwait Sign Agreement on Cooperation
[nggallery id=71]An agreement on cooperation between the Ministry of Land and Environment Protection of the DPRK and the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development was signed at the People’s Palace of Culture on Wednesday.Present at the signing ceremony from the DPRK side were Kim Song Hak, vice-minister of Land and Environment Protection, and officials concerned […]

Journalists Visit General Satellite Control and Command Center in DPRK

Journalists inspected the General Satellite Control and Command Center in Pyongyang Wednesday after the successful launch of the second version of satellite Kwangmyongsong-3. The center is a combined base for observing and controlling satellite of Kwangmyongsong series and a hub for scientific researches essential for the development of the national economy and improvement of people’s […]

[Video] Pyongyangites Joyful at Successful Kwangmyongsong-3 Satellite Launch

The successful launch of the second version of satellite Kwangmyongsong-3 has pushed Pyongyang City into a festive mood. Upon hearing the news, a large number of citizens at Pyongyang Railway Station burst into cheers, hugging each other. Ri Man Sik, 58, a citizen, told KCNA: “The news made me feel again high pride of being […]

DPR-Korea Successfully Launches Satellite Into Space

North Korean Successful Rocket Launch

12 December – DPR-Korea has launched earth observation satellite Kwangmyongsong-3 (2) by carrier rocket Unha-3. The reported time of launch was 1349 NZDT; 0949 Pyongyang/Japan local time. It is currently unclear whether the launch was a success or not. The North Korean government has not issued any statement at this time. Sin Son-ho, the Democratic People’s […]

DPRK Strives to Protect Biodiversity

[nggallery id=70]The Workers’ Party of Korea and the DPRK government consider the protection of natural environment as one of the patriotic works for the nation’s prosperity. In the country there are many nature conservations and sanctuaries, including areas of Mts. Paektu, Myohyang and Oga. And rare and extinctive animals and plants are designated as natural […]

Participants of National Meeting of Judicial Officers Tour Various Parts of Pyongyang

[nggallery id=68]The participants of the national meeting of judicial officers visited different parts of Pyongyang. They visited the Revolutionary Martyrs Cemetery on Mt. Taesong where they laid a wreath and bouquets before the bust of anti-Japanese war hero Kim Jong Suk and paid silent tribute to her. Then they moved to the National Gift Exhibition. […]