【Internal Affairs】
On February 8, the North Korean media, in an editorial celebrating
the 72nd founding anniversary of the Korean People’s Army (KPA), asked
the revolutionary armed forces to effectively fight the battles to
make a frontal breakthrough.
On February 10, the North Korean media reported that a meeting was
convened to review university education throughout the country in 2019.
On February 10, the North Korean media reported that the North
checked the water quality of major rivers to stop the spread of coronavirus.
On February 11, the North Korean media reported that Kim Jong Un
sent a wreath to the bier of People’s Actor Choe Chang Su, former head
of the movie actors’ group of the Korean Film Studio.
On February 11, the North Korean media reported that Premier Kim Jae
Ryong gave field guidance at the emergency anti-epidemic headquarters
in South Pyeongan Province, North Hwanghae Province, and Nampo City as
well as the central emergency anti-epidemic headquarters.
On February 12, the North Korean media reported that Kim Jong Un
sent modern medical equipment and appliances to the Samjiyon City
People’s Hospital.
On February 12, the North Korean media reported that the North
extended its coronavirus quarantine from 15 days to 30 days.
On February 13, the North Korean media encouraged the people to be
spiritually armed while emphasizing the spirit of Mount Baekdu.
【Foreign Affairs】
On February 9, the North Korean media underscored the friendship
between North Korea and Russia on the occasion of the 20th anniversary
of the DPRK-Russian Treaty of Friendship, Good-Neighborly Relations
and Cooperation.
