【Internal Affairs】
On December 17, the North Korean media
reported that Kim Jong Un visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun on
the occasion of the 7th anniversary of Kim Jong Il’s death.
On December 17, the North Korean media encouraged the people to
direct all their energy into the construction of an economic power
while highlighting “Kim Jong Il’s patriotism.”
On December 18, the North Korean media reported that Premier Pak
Pong Ju gave field guidance at various units including a fish farm.
On December 18, the North Korean media emphasized the overcoming of
the abuse of power and bureaucracy.
On December 20, the North Korean media underscored the rejection of
bourgeois ideology and culture and the importance of class education.
On December 20, the North Korean media reported on the scientific
and technological achievements that have driven economic growth.
On December 21, the North Korean media reported that the
construction of public buildings including apartment houses in
Samjiyeon was nearing completion.
【Inter-Korean Affairs】
On December 15, the North Korean
media reported that the inter-Korean talks on sports were underway.
On December 16, the North Korean media condemned the ROK military
commanders’ meeting.
On December 17, the North Korean media argued for the immediate
abolition of the South’s National Security Law.
On December 18, the North Korean media denounced the South’s
increase in defense spending and its introduction of US weapons.
【Foreign Affairs】
On December 15, the North Korean media
blasted Australia’s decision to deploy patrol aircraft to help enforce
the United Nations sanctions against North Korea.
On December 16, the North Korean media called for the US to change
its “maximum pressure” campaign.
On December 17, the North Korean media reported that a United
Nations Security Council meeting on human rights in North Korea failed
to be convened.
On December 19, the North Korean media reported that a protocol on
sports exchange with China for 2019 was signed.
On December 19, the North Korean media reported that because the
North made a decision on denuclearization, there would be no change in
the situation.
On December 20, the North Korean media maintained that the North
Korea-US impasse was due to the US’s unilateral demand for the North’s denuclearization.
