【Internal Affairs】
On September 25, the North Korean media
reported that Premier Pak Pong Ju made a field survey of the 45th
National Farm Machine Exhibition; a construction site for establishing
the “carbon 1 chemical industry”; and the Samsong Cooperative Farm in
Junghwa County.
On September 23, the North Korean media reported that Choe Ryong
Hae, vice chairman of the State Affairs Commission, gave field
guidance at the Oryong Cooperative Farm in Mundok County.
On September 24, the North Korean media emphasized that science and
education are the foundation of nation-building.
On September 25, the North Korean media encouraged the people to
strive in the campaign for increased production to meet the objectives
of the five-year plan, regardless of sanctions.
On September 26, the North Korean media reported that the Kim Chaek
Iron and Steel Complex held a ceremony for the completion of the
Juche-Oriented Iron Production Process.
【Inter-Korean Affairs】
On September 26, the North Korean media
condemned the South Korean conservatives’ response to the September
Pyeongyang Joint Declaration.
On September 27, the North Korean media quoted the South Korean
press interviews of South Korean officials accompanying President Moon.
On September 27, the North Korean media emphasized the rejection of
foreign power and instead the development of inter-Korean relations
“By Our Nation Itself.”
【Foreign Affairs】
On September 23, the North Korean media
denounced the US’s argument that progress in development of
inter-Korean relations should go in lockstep with the progress in
denuclearization, and “parallel-track” discussions on both
denuclearization and a peace regime to address the North Korean
nuclear issue.
On September 28, the North Korean media reported that Foreign
Minister Ri Yong Ho spoke at the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly.
On September 26, the North Korean media demanded an apology and
compensation from Japan for past crimes.
