【Internal Affairs】
On February 1, the North Korean media
reported that Kim Jong Un posed for a photo with the art troupe
returning from China, where it gave performances to reinforce amicable
bilateral ties.
On January 26, the North Korean media emphasized the importance of
building socialist civilization.
On January 27, the North Korean media underscored the importance of
upholding the “principle of our state first.”
On January 28, the North Korean media called for the cadres to
fulfill their responsibilities and roles amid “sanctions schemes.”
On January 28, the North Korean media reported that Choe Ryong Hae,
a member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central
Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea, gave field guidance at the
Namhung Youth Chemical Complex.
On January 29, the North Korean media emphasized the Party’s
leadership to realize the principle of our state first, declaring that
it is critical toward realizing the self-reliance of the people and
the victory of the socialist cause.
On January 30, the North Korean media reported that local electoral
districts and precincts were organized for the election of deputies to
the 14th Supreme People’s Assembly.
On January 31, the North Korean media reported that the Presidium of
the Supreme People’s Assembly adopted and promulgated the Law on the
Protection of National Heritage.
【Inter-Korean Affairs】
On January 27, the North Korean
media condemned the South’s conservative parties, declaring that their
considering the North as the “principal enemy” is an anachronism.
On January 28, the North Korean media denounced the ROK military for
conducting winter weather combat training and deploying F-35A fighters.
On January 29, the North Korean media argued that both sides should
seek ways to achieve peaceful unification.
【Foreign Affairs】
On January 27, the North Korean media
called on the US to take reliable corresponding measures.
On January 28, the North Korean media asserted the North’s
legitimate right to space development while mentioning Iran’s
satellite launch.
On January 30, the North Korean media underscored that the deadlock
in the North Korea-US negotiations is due to the US’s insistence for
denuclearization first and then sanctions relief afterwards while
arguing for the lifting of unjustifiable sanctions on North Korea.
On January 30, the North Korean media blasted Japan for conducting a
drill to simulate the retaking of a remote island and buying an island.
On January 31, the North Korean media reported that Chinese
President Xi Jinping had a discussion with the North’s art troupe and
watched its performances.
On February 1, the North Korean media reported that a spokesman for
the General Association of Koreans in China, in a statement, argued
for a fight against anti-unification forces.
