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Kim Jong Un Enjoys Joint Performance Given by Moranbong Band and State Merited Chorus

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The joint performance “Long Live the Workers’ Party of Korea” was given by the Moranbong Band and the State Merited Chorus on Thursday here to celebrate the 68th anniversary of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK). Supreme leader Kim Jong Un together with Ri Sol Ju appeared in the auditorium. Among the audience were Pak […]

Kim Jong Un Inspects May Day Stadium

Kim Jong Un Inspects May Day Stadium

Pyongyang, September 24 (KCNA) — Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea, first chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission and supreme commander of the Korean People’s Army, inspected the May Day Stadium to give tasks to remodel it. He went round the room devoted to the history of the stadium […]

Kim Jong Un Gives Field Guidance to Construction Site of Dental Hospital

Kim Jong Un Gives Field Guidance to Construction Site of Dental Hospital

Pyongyang, September 23 (KCNA) — Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea, first chairman of the DPRK National Defense Commission and supreme commander of the Korean People’s Army, gave on-the-spot guidance to the construction site of the Dental Hospital near completion. He was accompanied by Han Kwang Sang, department director of […]

Performance Given by Winners of Schoolchildren’s Art Contest

Performance Given by Winners of Schoolchildren's Art Contest

Pyongyang, August 25 (KCNA) — A performance was given by winners of the 8th schoolchildren’s individual art contest at the Pyongyang Schoolchildren’s Palace on Sunday, the 53rd Day of Songun. It began with female solo “Father’s Trip to Front.” Put on the stage were folk solo “Royal Azalea on Chol Pass”, piano solo “Song of […]

Kim Jong Un Inspects Construction Site of Munsu Swimming Complex

Kim Jong Un Inspects Construction Site of Munsu Swimming Complex

Pyongyang, September 22 (KCNA) — Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea, first chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission and supreme commander of the Korean People’s Army, inspected again the construction site of the Munsu Swimming Complex. The soldier-builders are now waging a high-pitched drive day and night, pushing ahead […]

How was the lamp lit and how is it shining?

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In 1929 Indian poet Tagore, in his poem “Korea”, wrote: “The Golden Age of Asia, Korea was a country raising its lamps. Again the lamp will be lit, We are waiting for it to illumine the East.” Korea was a cradle of human civilization and shone with her 5,000-year long history and brilliant culture. When […]

National Photo Exhibition Opened to Mark Birthday of DPRK

National Photo Exhibition Opened to Mark Birthday of DPRK

A national photo exhibition “65 years of victory and glory” was opened with due ceremony at the Grand People’s Study House on Wednesday to celebrate the 65th birthday of the DPRK. Displayed in the venue of the exhibition the 65-year-long history of socialist Korea where it opened a new history of change and made a […]

History of Victorious War of Powerful Paektusan Nation Will Last Forever

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Today our Party and people are celebrating the 60th anniversary of victory in the Fatherland Liberation War with a great honor and pride. The 60th anniversary of victory is an important occasion of demonstrating the revolutionary will of the Workers’ Party of Korea, the army and people of Korea to glorify the President Kim Il […]

Posters Created to Mark War Victory Day

The poster with letters "Victory in great Fatherland Liberation War" portray statue "Victory", main theme sculpture of the Monument to the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War, in the center with the nocturnal sky decorated with amazing fireworks in the background.

Posters were created in the DPRK to mark the 60th anniversary of the victory in the great Fatherland Liberation War. Seen on the posters are letters reading “Victory, July 27”, “War Victory, Celebration of 60th Anniversary” and “July 27, Celebration”, reflective of the immense pride and self-esteem of the army and people of the DPRK. […]

Kimilsungia-Kimjongilia Exhibition Opens

Kimilsungia-Kimjongilia Exhibition Opens

The Kimilsungia-Kimjongilia exhibition opened in Pyongyang with due ceremony at the Kimilsungia-Kimjongilia Exhibition on July 23 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Korean people’s victory in the great Fatherland Liberation War. The venue of the exhibition was decorated with flowers praising the sun and various kinds of other rare flowers. Displayed in the venue […]

Grand Gymnastic, Artistic Performance “Arirang” Opens

Grand Gymnastic, Artistic Performance "Arirang" Opens

Pyongyang, July 22 (KCNA) — The grand gymnastic and artistic performance “Arirang”, a winner of Kim Il Sung Prize, splendidly opened in May Day Stadium on Monday to mark the 60th anniversary of the victory in the great Fatherland Liberation War. Among the audience were Pak Pong Ju, Kim Ki Nam, Choe Thae Bok and […]

Korean Central Television

Korean Central Television

History Home | On Air | TV Schedule | Video Gallery KCTV was established on 1 September 1953 as Pyongyang Broadcasting Network (PBN) after the Korean War ended. Kim Il-sung personally envisioned that the time was ripe for television broadcasting in the DPRK, but this was not yet to happen. Thus, the PBN began an 8 year […]

International Seminar on Forest and Landscape Restoration Held

International Seminar on Forest and Landscape Restoration Held

Pyongyang, March 9th 2013 (KCNA) — The International Seminar on Forest and Landscape Restoration was held at the People’s Palace of Culture from Wednesday to Friday under the co-sponsorship of the Pyongyang International New Technological and Economic Information Centre (PINTEIC) and Environmental Education Media Project (EEMP). Present there were delegates from China, Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, the […]

Opening Address Delivered by the Respected Marshal Kim Jong Un at the Fourth Conference of Cell Secretaries of the Workers’ Party of Korea

Opening Address Delivered by the Respected Marshal Kim Jong Un at the Fourth Conference of Cell Secretaries of the Workers' Party of Korea

Comrades, Today we are to hold the Fourth Conference of Cell Secretaries of the Workers’ Party of Korea amid the great expectations and interest of all Party members and other people. The current Conference, the fourth of its kind in the glorious history of our Party, is a significant meeting that has been called according […]

Wonsan Army-People Power Station Under Construction

The builders of the Wonsan Army-People Power Station are speeding up the assembly of iron pipes for power station No.2. With an aim to finish the project in a short time, the builders have been overfulfilling their assignments every day in the New Year. The command of the project makes detailed arrangements to lay iron […]

Many Local, International Sporting Events to Be Held This Year in the DPRK

Many local and international sports events will be held this significant year. They include sports contests for Paektusan Prize and Mangyongdae Prize marking the Day of the Shining Star, birth anniversary of leader Kim Jong Il, and the Day of the Sun, birth anniversary of President Kim Il Sung, Pochonbo Torch Prize, Jonsung Cup and […]

Metallurgical History of Korea

[nggallery id=117]Among the excellent scientific and technological heritage of Korea is its metallurgical technology with a long history. The bronze metallurgy was applied on a high level in the latter half of the fourth millennium BC. Bronzeworks were multifarious. Weaponry and implements included axe, dagger, arrowhead and chisel and ornaments included ring, bell, bracelet, earring […]

Production of Aromatic Essences in Full Swing in DPRK

The Pyongyang Aromatic Trading Company has steadily increased production after it started operation last year. Its products include various kinds of aromatic essences used for making foodstuffs, cosmetics and other daily necessities. The products are considered better than the imported ones. Now they are applied to production at different foodstuff and cosmetics factories, including Pyongyang […]