【Internal Affairs】
On December 17, the North Korean media
reported that Kim Jong Un paid his respects at the Kumsusan Palace of
the Sun to commemorate the 8th anniversary of the death of Kim Jong Il.
On December 14, the North Korean media reported that a spokesperson
for the Academy of Defense Science announced that an all-important
test was conducted at the Sohae Satellite Launch Ground.
On December 14, the North Korean media reported that Pak Jong Chon,
chief of the General Staff of the Korean People’s Army, released a
statement on the success of a crucial test.
On December 15, the North Korean media reported that a meeting was
held to mark the 60th anniversary of the repatriation of Koreans in Japan.
On December 17, the North Korean media reported that the Korean
documentary “To Hold the Fatherly General in High Esteem Forever” was
screened at the People’s Palace of Culture on the occasion of the 8th
anniversary of the death of Kim Jong Il.
On December 17, the North Korean media reported that the National
Symphony Orchestra gave a concert at Moranbong Theatre on the occasion
of the 8th anniversary of the death of Kim Jong Il.
On December 19, the North Korean media reported that a new website
for trade in high-tech products opened.
On December 20, the North Korean media reported that Premier Kim Jae
Ryong gave field guidance at the Taean Electric Appliances Factory,
the Jungsan Mine, the Namyang Salt Works, local industry factories in
Yangdeok County, the Kim Jong Tae electric locomotive factory, and the
Pyongyang Daily Necessities Factory.
【Inter-Korean Affairs】
On December 14, the North Korean media
condemned the ROK’s Joint Chiefs of Staff for issuing a statement
expressing strong regret over the test-firing of a super-large
multiple rocket launcher.
On December 17, the North Korean media denounced South Korean
marines’ live fire drill on Yeonpyeong Island, citing CBS.
On December 18, the North Korean media blasted South Korea for
conducting joint military exercises with the US and introducing F-35A fighters.