【Internal Affairs】
On August 20, the North Korean media reported that Kim Jong Un
presided over the 6th plenary meeting of the 7th Central Committee of
the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK).
On August 15, the North Korean media reported that the Presidium of
the Supreme People’s Assembly would grant general amnesty on the
occasion of the 75th founding anniversary of the WPK (October 10).
On August 16, the North Korean media reported that Kim Jong Un sent
wreaths to Liberation Tower on the occasion of National Liberation Day.
On August 16, the North Korean media reported that Kim Jong Un
delivered medicines to the regions affected by floods.
On August 19, the North Korean media propagated the achievements of
the WPK and emphasized the greatness of the Party and loyalty to the
leader on the occasion of the 75th founding anniversary of the WPK.
On August 19, the North Korean media reported that Pak Pong Ju, vice
chairman of the Central Committee of the WPK, visited the flood-hit
areas in Gangwon Province.
On August 19, the North Korean media reported that Premier Kim Tok
Hun gave field guidance in the flood-damaged areas in Eunpa County,
North Hwanghae Province.
On August 19, the North Korean media called on officials of the
Party and political organizations and construction workers to direct
all their energies to repair flood damage.
On August 19, the North Korean media reported that the North made
progress in the construction of Pyongyang General Hospital.
【Inter-Korean Affairs】
On August 18, the North Korean media condemned the ROK’s defense
minister for visiting the Agency for Defense Development (ADD).
On August 20, the North Korean media denounced the South for working
to improve relations with Japan.
【Foreign Affairs】
On August 15, the North Korean media reported that Kim Jong Un
exchanged congratulatory messages with Russian President Putin on the
occasion of the 75th anniversary of National Liberation Day.
On August 15, the North Korean media reported that the Korean
Committee on Measures for the Sexual Slavery for Japanese Army and
Drafting Victims issued a statement on behalf of the victims of
hideous, inhuman crimes committed by the Japanese imperialists, and
their bereaved families.
On August 19, the North Korean media reported that Li Keqiang,
Premier of the State Council of China, sent congratulatory messages to
Kim Tok Hun on his appointment to the Premier.
