【Internal Affairs】
On October 31, the North Korean media
reported that a completion ceremony was held for Kumyagang Power
Station No. 2 and the congratulatory message from the Central
Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) was conveyed.
On
November 1, the North Korean media called on all reporters and
journalists to encourage the people to work hard for the success of
the 8th WPK Congress while emphasizing their roles as leaders on the
occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Rodong Sinmun.
On
November 1, the North Korean media reported that Kim Jong Un sent a
congratulatory message to the Conference of Representatives of
Branches of Chongryon-2020.
On November 1, the North Korean media
reported that Premier Kim Tok Hun gave field guidance at a number of
co-ops in Baecheon, Yeonan, and Cheongdan counties, South Hwanghae
Province; the Chollima Steel Complex; the Yonbaek Salt Works; the
Pyongyang Kim Jong Suk Textile Mill; and the Kumsong Tractor
Factory.
On November 3, the North Korean media reported that the
North has achieved results in the extractive, machinery, light, and
forestry industries in the first month since the ‘80-day campaign’ for
the 8th WPK Congress.
On November 3, the North Korean media
emphasized the roles of the Party organizations in the land management
work, calling on the nation to press ahead with afforestation and
water conservation to further spruce up the country and make it a
paradise for the people.
On November 5, the North Korean media
reported that the 11th plenary meeting of the 14th Presidium of the
Supreme People’s Assembly (SPA) was held.
【Foreign Affairs】
On November 3, the North Korean media
condemned Japan for planning to build a sea-based missile defense
system.
On November 5, the North Korean media blasted the Liberal
Democratic Party (LDP) of Japan for pursuing a constitutional revision
to specify the existence of the Self-Defense Forces.
