Chairman of SPA Leaves for Italy and Syria
Pyongyang, October 13 (KCNA) -- Chairman of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly Choe Thae Bok and his party left here on Saturday to visit Italy and Syria.
Russian Ambassador Hosts Reception
Pyongyang, October 13 (KCNA) -- Valery Sukhinin, Russian ambassador to the DPRK, gave a reception at the Taedonggang Club for the Diplomatic Corps on Oct. 12 on the occasion of the 59th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the DPRK and Russia.
Present there on invitation were Kung Sok Ung, vice-minister of Foreign Affairs, Ri Myong San, vice-minister of Foreign Trade, Kim Chol, vice-minister of Railways, and officials concerned.
On hand were staff members of the Russian embassy.
Speeches were made there.
German Ambassador Hosts Reception
Pyongyang, October 13 (KCNA) -- Thomas Schafer, German ambassador to the DPRK, hosted a reception at his embassy on October 12 on the occasion of the national day of Germany.
Present there on invitation were Kung Sok Ung, vice-minister of Foreign Affairs, Ri Ryong Nam, vice-minister of Foreign Trade, Choe Chang Il, vice-minister of Culture, Ri Jong Hyok, chairman of the DPRK-Germany Friendship Parliamentary Group, officials concerned and diplomatic envoys of different countries and representatives of international organizations here.
Also present were staff members of the German embassy.
Speeches were made there.
Singaporean Delegation Arrives
Pyongyang, October 13 (KCNA) -- A delegation of the S.E.A. International Investment Holdings PTE LTD. of Singapore headed by Lee Khoon Choy, chairman of the Eng Sing Lee Investment PTE LTD., arrived here today.
Japanese Delegation Arrives
Pyongyang, October 13 (KCNA) -- A delegation of Japanese scholars for the study of the Juche idea led by Takao Kamakura, director of board of the International Institute of the Juche Idea, arrived here Saturday.
Joint Meeting Held to Mark 60th Anniversaries of Revolutionary Schools
Pyongyang, October 14 (KCNA) -- Joint meeting "Glorious 60 years in which the tradition of Mangyongdae has been glorified by devotedly defending the leader" was held at the April 25 House of Culture Saturday to mark the 60th anniversaries of the foundation of Mangyongdae Revolutionary School and Kang Pan Sok Revolutionary School.
The meeting began with congratulatory poem and chorus "We Are the Happiest."
Anti-Japanese revolutionary fighter Kim Ok Sun said that President Kim Il Sung built Mangyongdae Revolutionary School after the liberation of Korea and trained the bereaved children as full-fledged sons and daughters under his warm care.
Ho Mun Nam, director of Mangyongdae Revolutionary School, noted that Kim Jong Il has always led the bereaved children to invariably inherit the spirit of devotedly defending the leader just as their fathers and mothers did, never forgetting the last instructions of the President.
Ju Sun Ok, director of Kang Pan Sok Revolutionary School, referred to the fact that Kim Jong Il initiated the building of the school and chose its site and taught what and how its students should be educated, taking deep care of the bereaved children's life down to all details.
Graduates from Mangyongdae Revolutionary School including general officer of the Korean People's Army Choe Jun Gil noted that though once they wandered about like a pebble on a road, they came to enjoy the paternal love of the great persons of Mt. Paektu and could steadfastly follow in the footsteps of their parents who remained loyal to the Workers' Party of Korea and the leader.
Performers sang the song "Thank You, Our Father General", expressing profound gratitude for the warm care shown by the benevolent father.
The meeting was attended by teachers and students of the schools and graduates from the schools.
Revolutionary Opera Staged
Pyongyang, October 14 (KCNA) -- The revolutionary opera "The Story of a Nurse" was staged by artistes of the Phibada Opera Troupe at the Pyongyang Grand Theatre on Sunday on the occasion of the 62nd anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea.
The opera truthfully depicts a young woman soldier of the Korean People's Army who fought a heroic struggle at the cost of her youth and life during the past Fatherland Liberation War. It impressively teaches that a member of the WPK can enjoy great honor and eternal life when remaining loyal to the Party and the leader.
Touching scenes and such famous songs as the immortal masterpiece "Dear General, Where Are You" teach the audience the truth that a revolutionary soldier in the era of Songun can enjoy his brilliant life when single-mindedly following Kim Jong Il, reposing trust in him only.
The opera was appreciated by senior Party, army and state officials, the chairperson of a friendly party, officials of armed forces' organs, ministries and national institutions, KPA servicepersons, labor innovators and working people in the city.
DPRK Women's Football Team Beats Its Chinese Rival
Pyongyang, October 14 (KCNA) -- The semi-final game of the 2007 Asian Women's (U-19) Football Championships took place between the DPRK team and the Chinese team in Chongqing, China, on Saturday.
That day, the DPRK girls trounced the Chinese rival 4-1 to advance to the finals.
The DPRK team will face the Japanese rival in the finals on October 16.
Singye Temple Opened to Visitors
Pyongyang, October 13 (KCNA) -- Buddhists in the north and the south of Korea jointly restored the Singye Temple in Mt. Kumgang to its original state. A ceremony for its completion was held on Saturday.
Present at the ceremony were those concerned of the Korean Buddhists' Federation and in the field of the preservation of cultural relics and those concerned with the Buddhist Jogye Order and the Hyundai Asan of south Korea.
A ritual was made there to be followed by speeches.
The speakers said that the temple which had been destroyed due to the barbarous bombing by GIs during the last Korean War was successfully restored to its former glory. This is entirely thanks to the great loving care shown by President Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il and the will for reunification of Buddhists in the north and the south and those concerned with the preservation of cultural relics, they noted.
They evinced their resolution to boost the mutual cooperation and solidarity as required by the June 15 era of reunification.
National Unity Called for
Pyongyang, October 14 (KCNA) -- The present reality requires all Koreans to pool their will and efforts to stage a more dynamic sacred struggle to usher in an era of national prosperity, the new era of independent reunification.
Rodong Sinmun Sunday says this in a signed article.
The era of independent reunification that came to Korea thanks to the adoption of the historic June 15 joint declaration eloquently proves that there is nothing impossible for the Koreans when they pool efforts and achieve unity and cooperation, the article observes, and goes on:
The Koreans have victoriously advanced the movement for independent reunification, bravely meeting all the challenges despite the evermore undisguised moves of the separatist forces inside and outside Korea in recent years. This is entirely ascribable to the might of national unity and cooperation based on the idea of "By our nation itself".
The historic June 15 joint declaration is a banner of national unity as it calls on all Koreans to achieve reconciliation and unity under the banner of national independence. Only when the Korean nation has the stand and attitude of national independence, can it achieve the reconciliation, unity and cooperation on the road of national reunification.
The declaration underscores the need to independently solve the issue of national reunification by the concerted efforts of the Korean nation responsible for the issue.
The declaration is a patriotic banner encouraging all Koreans in the north and the south and overseas to actively turn out in the struggle to achieve the unity, enshrining the noble spirit of patriotism.
The declaration set forth the patriotic great proposition "By our nation itself," stirring up the love for the country and the nation enshrined in the hearts of all Koreans.
All Koreans are turning out in the movement for national reunification, greatly inspired by the spirit of patriotism enshrined in the above-said proposition.
Rodong Sinmun on Basic Idea of DPRK's Foreign Policy
Pyongyang, October 13 (KCNA) -- The DPRK will carry on the revolution and construction in Korean style under the uplifted banner of independence and make a positive contribution to accelerating the global cause of independence, boosting solidarity and cooperation with the world progressives advocating independence. Rodong Sinmun today declares this in a signed article.
It goes on:
Independence is the avowed basic idea of the foreign policy of the DPRK.
The independent policy of the DPRK is the most advantageous and mighty political mode as it meets the intrinsic demand of human beings and propels the independent development of the country and the nation.
If a country fails to make revolution and construction independently and enforce its foreign policy from an independent stand and principle, it will not be possible for the country and nation to prevent their sovereignty and interests from being violated nor is it possible for them to escape from the danger of being subject to the imperialists and dominationists.
If a country fails to maintain independence in politics but applies such "remedies" as "democracy", "human rights" and "multi-party system" much touted by the imperialists, it will not be able to escape a social and political confusion and inter-national and inter-tribal dispute.
The DPRK has independently decided on all the foreign policies in keeping with the interests of the Korean people and the requirements of the Korean revolution and handled all issues arising in the international relations according to its independent judgment and view and developed the friendly and cooperative ties with foreign countries on the principle of mutual respect for sovereignty, non-interference, equality and reciprocity.
The Songun policy enforced by the Workers' Party of Korea is the most vivid manifestation of the independent policy to resolutely defend the sovereignty and dignity of the country and the nation.
The DPRK has fully exercised its sovereign rights without reading other's face and tolerating other's interference in its internal affairs and pressure on it even in the slightest degree thanks to the tremendous military capability built under the banner of Songun.
More Dynamic Movement for National Reunification Called for in S. Korea
Pyongyang, October 13 (KCNA) -- South Korean civic and social organizations including the Solidarity for Progress in south Korea and the Solidarity Meeting of Organizations to Honor Memory of Martyrs for Nation and Democracy reportedly called a joint press conference at the plaza in front of the Seoul City Office on October 8 to call for turning out in the movement for national reunification.
Speeches were made at the conference before a press release was read out.
The press release said: Now that there is a bright prospect of national reunification, all the evil laws including the "National Security Law" and institutional mechanisms should be liquidated and the U.S. forces forced to immediately withdraw from south Korea.
It declared that they would resolutely counter any forces swimming against the trend of the times for the progress of inter-Korean relations, peace, prosperity and reunification.
It called upon all the organizations to firmly solidarize with one another and vigorously turn out in the struggle for national reunification.
Japanese Government's Hostile Policy toward DPRK Denounced
Pyongyang, October 14 (KCNA) -- Koji Ito, who was leading a delegation of the Nagano Prefectural People's Council for Supporting the Independent and Peaceful Reunification of Korea on a visit to the DPRK, denounced the Japanese government for its hostile policy toward the DPRK.
He accused the Japanese government of persisting in its hostile moves against the DPRK as evidenced by its acts of tightening the "sanctions" against the DPRK, barring Koreans and Korean students in Japan from visiting their homeland by ship and seriously obstructing the business activities of Korean workers in commerce.
Noting that the Japanese government is using even state power, attributing its suppression of the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan (Chongryon) and Koreans in Japan to the "abduction issue", he said that the Japanese authorities' suppression of the Koreans who have lived in Japan, subject to national discrimination, is in contravention of humanitarianism.
The 2002 Japan-DPRK Pyongyang Declaration and the 2004 Japan-DPRK summit were the historic events of great significance in restoring the confidence between the two countries and improving the bilateral relations, he noted, and continued:
The Japanese government should make an apology and compensation for the misfortune and pain inflicted upon the Korean people in the past, redress its past wrongs and immediately withdraw its hostile policy toward the DPRK.
It is the desire of the peoples of Japan and the DPRK to put an end to the abnormal relations between the two countries and normalize the bilateral relations. The Korean people are now waging a dynamic struggle for national reunification, united close around General Secretary Kim Jong Il.
The Nagano Prefectural People's Council for Supporting the Independent and Peaceful Reunification of Korea will make all its efforts for the accomplishment of the cause of Korea's reunification and the Japan-DPRK friendship and in defence of the rights of Koreans in Japan and their interests.
Kim Jong Il's Works Published in Different Countries
Pyongyang, October 14 (KCNA) -- Kim Jong Il's famous works "The Workers' Party of Korea Organizes and Guides All the Victories of Our People" and "The Workers' Party of Korea Is the Party of the Great Leader Comrade Kim Il Sung" were brought out in booklet by the Mongolian Mt. Paektu Association for Independent Development and Antri Miek Publishing House of Cambodia separately.
The first work, published on October 3, Juche79 (1990), expounds the idea that the party leadership is a sure guarantee for the victory of the cause of socialism, the issue of strengthening and developing the WPK into a Juche-type revolutionary party and the basic ways for carrying out the mission and duty of the party as a guiding political organization.
The second work, published on October 2, Juche 84 (1995), reviews with great pride the glorious history of the WPK which paved the way for building a revolutionary party in the era of independence under the leadership of President Kim Il Sung. This work serves as immortal guidelines for party building and activities as it indicates the ways for strengthening and developing the WPK into the eternal party of the President.
Book-releasing ceremonies took place on October 8.
Tribute Paid to President Kim Il Sung
Pyongyang, October 14 (KCNA) -- Functions for laying floral baskets before portraits of smiling President Kim Il Sung took place at the office of the Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin America and at Kim Il Sung Economic Special School of Cuba on October 4 and 9 on the occasion of the 62nd founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea.
The participants laid floral baskets before the portraits of smiling Kim Il Sung before paying tribute to him.
Alfonso Fraga Perez, secretary-general of the organization, hoped that the people of the DPRK would register greater success in their efforts to build a great prosperous powerful socialist nation and achieve national reunification under the wise leadership of Kim Jong Il.
The Commission for External Affairs of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party sent a floral basket to the DPRK embassy in Vientiane on October 10 on the occasion of the 62nd anniversary of the WPK.
Birthday of WPK Celebrated in Different Countries
Pyongyang, October 14 (KCNA) -- A meeting was held in London of Britain, a round-table talk in Brasilia of Brazil and a lecture by a company of Indonesia from October 5 to 7 to celebrate the 62nd anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea.
Speeches were made at the events.
Zane Carpenter, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Great Britain (Marxist|Leninist), said that the WPK is an inspiring banner for all the progressive parties which advocate independence against imperialism, and called upon the progressive political parties of Britain to positively learn from the WPK's precious experience.
Andy Brooks, general secretary of the C.C., the New Communist Party of Britain, highly praised the exploits performed by President Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il in building and guiding the WPK and wished the Korean people greater success in their endeavors for national reunification and building of a great prosperous powerful nation.
The national chairman of the People's Socialist Party of Brazil said that the WPK has encouraged with its practical examples the progressive humankind's cause of independence against imperialism.
The director of an Indonesian company stressed that only victory and glory would always be in store for the Korean people under the tested leadership of the WPK.
Anniversary of WPK Marked by Koreans in China
Pyongyang, October 14 (KCNA) -- A meeting and a seminar on the Songun politics were held by the General Association of Koreans in China at its meeting hall on October 9 on the occasion of the 62nd anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea.
Yang Yong Dong, chairman of the association, in his report said that over six decades-long history of struggle covered by the WPK was a glorious course in which it successfully carried out the revolution at several stages and has led the cause of socialism to victory, guided by the Juche idea.
Kim Jong Il has wisely led all the people with his outstanding Songun politics, bringing about a great victory in the struggle to defend socialism, the reporter said.
He called upon the Koreans in China to turn out as one in the patriotic struggle for the prosperity and reunification of the country under the Songun revolutionary leadership of Kim Jong Il.
Speakers at the seminar on the Songun politics said that the Songun politics is an all-powerful treasured sword as it surely guarantees the future of the Korean nation, and called upon all the compatriots overseas to firmly uphold Kim Jong Il's Songun politics with the great pride and honor of being Korean nationals.
A letter to Kim Jong Il was adopted at the meeting.
Kim Il Sung's Work Published in Peru
Pyongyang, October 13 (KCNA) -- President Kim Il Sung's famous work "Let Us Develop South-South Cooperation" was brought out in booklet by the Publiraser Publishing House of Peru on October 5.
The work, published on June 9, Juche 76 (1987), clarifies the principle and ways to develop the non-aligned movement and successfully realize the south-south cooperation.
Kim Jong Il's Work Off Press in Russia
Pyongyang, October 13 (KCNA) -- Kim Jong Il's famous work "The Workers' Party of Korea Is the Party of the Great Leader Comrade Kim Il Sung" was brought out in booklet by the Russian Council for Development of Friendship and Cooperation with Foreign Countries on October 5.
The work, published on October 2, Juche 84 (1995), is an immortal great programme of party building and activities as it reviews with pride the glorious history of the WPK, which paved a new way for building a revolutionary party in the era of independence under the leadership of President Kim Il Sung, and clearly indicates the road of developing the WPK as the eternal party of the President.
Birthday of WPK Marked Abroad
Pyongyang, October 13 (KCNA) -- Rallies and film shows were held in Poland, Sweden and Switzerland on October 6 on the occasion of the 62nd birthday of the Workers' Party of Korea.
On display in the venues of those functions were famous works of President Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il, photos showing the exploits performed by them in building and leading the party and books and photos introducing the glorious path covered by the WPK.
Participants of the film shows watched Korean films "Grand Mass Gymnastic Display and Artistic Performance 'Ever-Victorious Workers' Party of Korea' for Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of the WPK" and "The 55th Anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea".
Speeches were made at the rallies.
Juzef Lachut, chairman of the National Executive Committee of the Polish Communist Party, praised the WPK as the only and genuine party of the working class, a true party of working masses in the world which advances under the uplifted banner of socialism, firmly adhering to the revolutionary stand and principle.
Christer Lundgren, chairman of the Sweden-Korea Friendship Association, said that the Korean people having Kim Jong Il at the head of the WPK would achieve greater victory in the struggle for the socialist construction and national reunification under the leadership of the Party.
Martin Lotscher, chairman of the Switzerland-Korea Committee, highly praised the WPK for building a people-centered socialist system and strengthening the DPRK into a political and military power under the wise leadership of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il.
Messages of greetings to Kim Jong Il were adopted at the rallies held in Sweden and Switzerland.
Guinean Party Delegation Pays Congratulatory Visit to DPRK Embassy
Pyongyang, October 13 (KCNA) -- A delegation of the Party for Unity and Progress of Guinea led by General Secretary Sekou Konate paid a congratulatory visit to the DPRK embassy in Guinea on October 8 on the occasion of the 62nd anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea.
The delegation laid a floral basket before the portrait of President Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il standing together on behalf of the Political Bureau of the party.
The general secretary said that thanks to the Songun leadership of Kim Jong Il, the WPK could more strikingly demonstrate the might of single-minded unity.
CCP Congratulates WPK on Its Birthday
Pyongyang, October 13 (KCNA) -- A meeting of the Standing Committee of the Central Committee of the Czechoslovak Communist Party (CCP) took place in Prague on October 6 on the occasion of the 62nd anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea.
Miroslav Stepan, general secretary of the Central Committee of the CCP, in his speech extended warm congratulations to the WPK and the Korean people on the significant holiday, noting that his party is honored to have Kim Jong Il, the great leader of the Korean people, as its honorary member.
The deputy general secretary of the Central Committee of the CCP, praised the Songun politics as the just politics making it possible for the DPRK to vigorously advance along the road of socialism, smashing the moves of the imperialists including the U.S., noting that all the successes achieved by the WPK would be unthinkable without the Songun politics pursued by Kim Jong Il.
Present at the meeting on invitation were the DPRK ambassador to the Czech Republic and a staff member of the DPRK embassy.
Meeting of Koreans in Japan Assails Japanese Authorities' Decision to Extend "Sanctions"
Tokyo, October 11 (KNS-KCNA) -- A meeting of Koreans in Japan was held in Tokyo on October 10 to denounce the Japanese authorities' unreasonable decision to extend the "sanctions" against the DPRK.
Present there were Chairman So Man Sul, Chief Vice-Chairman Ho Jong Man and vice-chairmen of the Central Standing Committee of the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan, and other officials, compatriots and Korean youths and students in Japan.
Vice-Chairman Nam Sung U in a report said that the Japanese government's decision to extend the "sanctions" against the DPRK by six months was a vivid expression of their unchangeable anti-DPRK and anti-Chongryon hostility.
Introduced at the meeting were messages of solidarity from the Central Committee of the Kim Il Sung Socialist Youth League, the Central Committee of the General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea, the Central Committee of the Union of Agricultural Workers of Korea, the Central Committee of the Korean Democratic Women's Union, the Korean Committee for Aiding Overseas Koreans and the Ministry of Land and Marine Transport of the DPRK.
Speeches were made there by representatives from several organizations and solidarity speeches by Japanese figures.
Solidarity messages from figures of different social standings and organizations of Japan and overseas compatriots' organizations were also introduced there.
The meeting formed a group of protesters and adopted a message of protest addressed to the Japanese government.
At the end of the meeting, the participants marched through main streets of Tokyo.
Members from various organizations of Japan including the Japanese Women's Society for Solidarity with the Korean Women extended support to the demonstrators.
That day, right-wing gangsters of Japan mobilized 30 armored cars in an attempt to check the meeting and the demonstration.
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Kim Jong Il recibe presente del presidente de Kyodo News
Pyongyang, 13 de octubre (ATCC) -- El Dirigente Kim Jong Il recibio presente que le dirigiera el presidente de Kyodo News de Japon, Satoshi Ishigawa, de visita en Corea.
@El visitante lo traslado el dia 12 al presidente del Presidium de la Asamblea Popular Suprema de la Republica Popular Democratica de Corea, Kim Yong Nam.
Parte de Pyongyang presidente de la APS para visitar Italia y Siria
Pyongyang, 13 de octubre (ATCC) -- El presidente de la Asamblea Popular Suprema de la Republica Popular Democratica de Corea, Choe Thae Bok, y su comitiva partieron el dia 13 de esta capital para realizar una visita a la Republica de Italia y la Republica Arabe de Siria.
Peru: obra de Kim Il Sung en folleto
Pyongyang, 13 de octubre (ATCC) -- La Editora Publilaser del Peru dio a luz el dia 5 en folleto la obra maestra del Presidente Kim Il Sung "Ampliemos y desarrollemos la cooperacion Sur-Sur", publicada el 9 de junio del 76 (1987) de la Era Juche.
Esta obra aclara los principios y remedios para fortalecer y desarrollar el Movimiento de los Paises No Alineados e impulsar con exito la cooperacion Sur-Sur.
Rusia: obra de Kim Jong Il en folleto
Pyongyang, 13 de octubre (ATCC) -- La Federacion Rusa de Desarrollo de Amistad y Cooperacion con el Extranjero dio a luz el dia 5 en folleto la obra maestra del Dirigente Kim Jong Il "El Partido del Trabajo de Corea es el partido del gran Lider, camarada Kim Il Sung", publicada el 2 de octubre del 84 (1995) de la Era Juche.
Esta obra balancea con orgullo la gloriosa historia del PTC, que bajo la direccion del Presidente Kim Il Sung, exploro un nuevo camino de la construccion de un partido revolucionario de la epoca independiente, e indica la via para fortalecer esta entidad politica como el eterno partido del Presidente.