【Internal Affairs】
On February 16, the North Korean media
reported that Kim Jong Un visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun to
pay respects to Kim Jong Il on the occasion of the 77th anniversary of
his birth.
On February 16, the North Korean media reported that a central
meeting was held to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the birth of
late leader Kim Jong Il.
On February 16, the North Korean media reported that Kim Jong Un
issued an order on the promotion of commanding officers of the Korean
People’s Army (KPA).
On February 16, the North Korean media, in an editorial marking the
77th anniversary of the birth of Kim Jong Il, urged the people to work
hard to raise the economy to the world-class level.
On February 18, the North Korean media called on the people to
strive for economic development at a historically significant turning point.
On February 19, the North Korean media, on the occasion of the 45th
anniversary of the publication of Kim Jong Il’s Works, emphasized that
the ideological unity of all society should be realized.
On February 20, the North Korean media underscored that the people
should not be too conceited and should establish national manners
while saying that the pride of a powerful country comes from its
acknowledgement and resolution of its shortcomings.
On February 21, the North Korean media reported that the blasting of
70,000 m3 of earth proceeded for the construction of the Palhyang Dam
for the Orang Power Plant.
On February 22, the North Korean media emphasized that the North
should drive socialist economic development by increasing electric
power production.
On February 22, the North Korean media underscored the importance of
the people sticking to a socialist lifestyle as their external
environment and living conditions improve.
【Inter-Korean Affairs】
On February 16, the North Korean
media reported that the Consultative Council for National
Reconciliation, in a bill of indictment, condemned the Liberty Korea
Party of South Korea.
On February 21, the North Korean media reported that the 19th
meeting of co-chairmen of the Pan-national Alliance for Korea’s
Reunification was held by way of exchanging facsimile messages between
its north, south, and abroad headquarters.
【Foreign Affairs】
On February 19, the North Korean media
denounced Japan regarding its constitutional amendment.
On February 19, the North Korean media blasted Japan’s remarks that
the US-Japan alliance is essential to Japan’s security.
On February 20, the North Korean media condemned the US regarding
the signing of the 10th Special Measures Agreement (SMA) on defense cost-sharing.
On February 20, the North Korean media reported that Chinese artists
performed in Pyeongyang to mark the first anniversary of Kim Jong Un’s
visit to China.
On February 22, the North Korean media reported that the North
issued stamps commemorating Kim Jong Un’s fourth visit to China.
On February 22, the North Korean media urged Japan to make an
apology and render compensation for its past wrongdoing.
