【Internal Affairs】
On April 24, North Korea held a national meeting at the People’s palace of Culture to celebrate the 82nd anniversary of the founding of the Korean People’s Army.
North Korean media reported that Kim Jong Un visited the January 8 Fishery Station of the KPA on April 22 and guided the multiple-rocket launching drill of women’s subunits under the KPA Unit 851 on the 24th.
【Inter-Korean Affairs】
On April 23, in an open questionnaire issued by the Committee of the Peaceful Reunification of the Fatherland, North Korea questioned South Korean President Park Geun-hye whether she seeks improved inter-Korean relations or escalated confrontation and insisted that it’s about time to clarify her position.
On April 23, North Korean media reported that the Central Committee of the North Korean Red Cross Society sent a message of condolence to South Korea on the occasion of the sinking of Sewol ferry.
【Foreign Affairs】
On April 21, a spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry disapproved President Obama’s state visit to four Asian countries.