【Internal Affairs】
From May 9 to 15, Kim Jon Un 1) watched the underwater test-fire of a strategic submarine ballistic missile, 2) provided field guidance at the Sinpo Pelagic Fishery Complex, 3) visited the July 18 Cattle Farm affiliated with the KPA 580, 4) gave field guidance at the Anbyon Fishery affiliated with the KPA 580, and 5) provided field guidance at the Sinchang Fishery affiliated with the KPA 810.
On May 11, North Korean media reported that the 18th Pyongyang Spring Trade Fair was held at the Three Revolution Exhibition Hall from May 11 to 14.
On May 14, North Korean media reported that a briefing session for Wonsan-Kumgang International Tourism Zone will take place on May 27.
On May 14, North Korean media reported that the 2nd National Youth Pioneers Meeting took place from May 13 to 14 at the Pyongyang April 25 Cultural Hall.
【Internal Affairs】
On May 13, a spokesperson of the Central Special Zone Development General Bureau for the Guidance commented on the issues regarding the workers’ wages in the Gaeseong Industrial Complex, arguing that the South Korean government has no reason to interfere since the project only concerns South Korean businessmen and thus, such issue should not be discussed at inter-Korean talks.
【Foreign Affairs】
On May 13, in a statement issued by the Chosun Committee for Overseas Koreans, North Korea threatened the Japanese government, saying that it will be responsible for the deteriorated North Korea-Japan relations caused by arresting the second son of the chairman of the Pro-North Korea Federation of Korean Residents in Japan.
