Another smear campaign against DPRK

Pyongyang, August 4 (KCNA) -- The "Agency for National Security Planning" began taking a legal action on the basis of a "list" made by psychopath Hwang Jang Yop, a Seoul-based radio said. The "ANSP" claimed that a Japan-resident Korean received a huge amount of money from an "agent dispatched by the north" and carried it to south Korea, and decided to arrest him on charges of violating the "National Security Law." This is one more political smear campaign to incite the people to confrontation with the northern half of Korea. We have no such an agent in Japan, much less know the man who carried the money to south Korea. To our consternation, the "ANSP" arrested the Japan-resident Korean on the basis of the "list of spies" given by Hwang. How does Hwang know the man who travelled between Japan and south Korea and put his name on the "list of spies" ? The farce advertised by the "ANSP" is so incoherent that it does not sound to reason. The allegation of Hwang, a human scum, does not deserve even a passing note. The puppet ANSP should apologize to the nation for its murderous crimes. Judging from the recent incident, it is clear to anyone that the puppet ANSP will mount another campaign to suppress dissidents.

Party for Nigerian military delegation

Pyongyang, August 4 (KCNA) -- The Ministry of the People's Armed Forces gave a party Sunday evening for the Nigerian military delegation. The delegation arrived in Pyongyang in the morning. Invited to the party were members of the delegation headed by Abdulsalam Alhaji Abubakar, Chief of Defence staff, and Nigerian Ambassador to Korea Olugbenga Ayodeji Ashiru. Kim I1 Chol, First Vice-Minister of the People's Armed Forces, said in his speech that the delegation's visit to Korea will greatly contribute to further developing the friendly and cooperative relations between the armies and the peoples of the two countries. Referring to achievements made by the Nigerian people under the leadership of the respected He Sani Abacha, he wished them greater success in their efforts to build an independent, prosperous and new society. Head of the delegation Abdulsalam Alhaji Abubakar noted that the delegation's object of visit is to further develop the friendly relations between the DPRK and Nigeria and to strengthen the bonds of friendship between the armed forces of the two countries. He sincerely hoped that under the wise leadership of Secretary Kim Jong Il, the Korean people will achieve the peaceful reunification of the country and accomplish the cause of socialist construction along the road pioneered by President Kim Il Sung. That day, Kim Il Chol met and had a friendly talk with the Nigerian military delegation, which paid a courtesy call on him. Present there were lieutenant general of the Korean People's Army Ri Yong Su and the Nigerian Ambassador to Korea. The delegation laid a floral basket before the Statue of President Kim Il Sung on Mansu Hill yesterday.

Review of Rodong Sinmun

Pyongyang, August 4 (KCNA) -- Rodong Sinmun today carries news that leaflets praising Secretary Kim Jong Il were scattered in Kimhae city, south Korea. The paper carries an article saying that the immortality tower highly erected in the area of the Kumsusan Memorial Palace is a monument to loyalty and filial duty of Secretary Kim Jong Il with a strong sense of moral obligation for the leader of the revolution. It comes out with an article about imperishable revolutionary feats of President Kim Il Sung, who led the Korean revolution as indicated by the Juche idea. Seen in the paper is news about a Nigerian military delegation's sojourn in Pyongyang. It runs an article that the South Korean Federation of University Student Councils will not yield to suppression by the Kim Young Sam puppet clique. In an article the paper analyzes the political situation of south Korea after the ruling and opposition nomination of candidates with "Presidential Election" slated for December. Under the title "cause of socialism and reunification in Korea will be accomplished without fail", the paper edits news that events were held in different countries in the month of international solidarity with the Korean people. It carries an analysis of developing countries' moves for UN reform.

Increased coal production

Pyongyang, August 4 (KCNA) -- Coal production is now on the increase in Korea. According to data available at the Ministry of Coal Industry, as of July 31, coal production boosted 1.6 times and capital tunnelling 1.3 times those in the corresponding period of last year. The Kaechon Area Coal Complex produced 1,500 more tons of coal every day in the period. Daily quota was also overfulfilled by the Tokchon, Kujang, Anju and Tukjang area coal complexes. Meanwhile, three coal cutting faces with a capacity of 10,000 tons each have been built respectively at Chonsong and February 8 Jikdong Youth Coal Mines of the Sunchon Area Coal Complex.

DPRK's invariable internal and external policies

Pyongyang, August 4 (KCNA) -- Foreign mass media gave wide publicity to the letter sent by Secretary Kim Jong Il to U.S.-resident Korean woman journalist Mun Myong Ja. particularly, they highlighted the letter's dealing with issues of achieving the peaceful reunification of Korea and improving relations between the DPRK and the United States and between the DPRK and Japan. In the letter, Secretary Kim Jong Il reclarified the principled stand and line of the Workers' Party of Korea and the Government of the DPRK toward these issues. The WPK's principled stand and line toward national reunification, the greatest desire of the nation, are invariable and consistent. The three principles of independence, peaceful reunification and great national unity, the proposal for founding the Democratic Confederal Republic of Koryo and the 10-Point Programme of the Great Unity of the Whole Nation for the Reunification of the Country, which were advanced by President Kim Il Sung, are guidelines which must be invariably held fast to in solving the issue of Korea's reunification. Comprehensively expounded there are basic principles of national reunification and ways to put them into practice. The three principles of national reunification are the basic charter which clearly indicates how to achieve the reunification. Consummated there is the idea that national reunification must be achieved independently by the Korean nation itself free from outside interference, by peaceful means without resorting to arms and on the principle of promoting great national unity transcending differences in ideology and system. The proposal for founding the Democratic Confederal Republic of Koryo is the most reasonable overture for national reunification which is welcomed by the whole nation and which can be accepted by the north and the south. It expounds that under the actual condition of the Korean Peninsula in which different ideas and systems exist in the north and the south owing to the national division by outside forces, national reunification must be achieved through confederacy based on one nation, one state, two systems and two governments without conquering the other side or being conquered by the other. Accordingly, this proposal is the most fair and realistic way which makes it possible to achieve the peaceful reunification in the interests of the north and the south. The 10-Point Programme of the Great Unity of the Whole Nation indicates all problems arising in achieving the great national unity including its general goal and ideological foundation and the principle of unity and its practical way. The three principles of national reunification, the proposal for founding the Democratic Confederal Republic of Koryo and the 10-Point Programme of the Great Unity of the Whole Nation are three major pillars and charters which must be invariably adhered to by the Korean nation for the reunification of the country. Independence, peace and friendship are a noble idea of the consistent foreign policy of the Workers' Party of Korea and the DPRK Government. In this idea, we are developing relations with other countries. In relations with the United States, too, we maintain this idea and principles of activities. The DPRK-U.S. agreed framework is of great importance in improving relations between the two countries. It is a milestone with which to solve the pending matters of the Korean Peninsula. Laid down in it are specific ways to improve abnormal relations between the two countries. How the framework is implemented is a touchstone which decides on whether the relations between the two nations will be improved or not. We have faithfully and sincerely implemented all the points agreed upon in the framework. However, some conservative hardliners of the United States, resorting to an anti-DPRK hostile policy, have put political and military pressure upon the DPRK to stifle it with strength, thus laying hurdles in the way of implementing the framework. These are stumbling-blocks in improving the abnormal DPRK-U.S. relations. If the framework is to be implemented smoothly, these stumbling-blocks must be removed. The United States must completely throw away the anachronistic concept of confrontation with the DPRK and approach it with friendly feelings and good faith. This is a key to and a starting point of improving the relations between the DPRK and the United States. Consistent is the principled stand of our republic to establish good-neighbourhood with Japan. We have maintained friendly relations with the Japanese people and kept the door open for dialogue with the Japanese authorities. We have never turned our back on the issue of improving relations with Japan. Abnormal relations between the DPRK and Japan have continued because of the Japanese authorities' hostile policy toward the DPRK. Regarding the DPRK as a thorn in the flesh, Japan has resorted to a hostile policy toward the DPRK. And it has zealously tried to render the situation on the Korean Peninsula strained, siding with the south Korean puppets. The right-wing reactionaries of Japan have hindered the improvement of relations between the DPRK and Japan with outcries over "emergency on the Korean Peninsula". They have gone the length of throwing a wet blanket over the humanitarian assistance to the DPRK from the international community. This will only create obstacles in the way of improving the DPRK-Japan relations. The key to solving issues related to the DPRK's relations with the United States and Japan depends upon what attitude and stand the two nations take toward the issues. We will follow the attitude of the two countries.

Revolutionary relics discovered

Pyongyang, August 4 (KCNA) -- Mass media of Korea recently introduced historic places of the revolutionary activities of Kim Hyong Jik, an indomitable revolutionary fighter, which were discovered in the southernmost part of the country. The revolutionary relics were ascertained by witness Kwak Yong Ho. Kim Hyong Jik conducted his activities in Mokpho and Posong of South Jolla Province, the southern coast, in August 1917, to set up branches of the Korean National Association, an anti-Japanese revolutionary underground organization. He would meet at Kwak's house in Mokpho with KNA members and fighters for independence to acquaint himself with the local situation. Staying there for some days, he guided the work of rallying broad masses of people in the anti-Japanese struggle. And he formed a KNA branch in Mokpho. One day he told believers at a church in Mokpho that they should believe in god of Korea. Giving a lecture at the hall of Yonghung Private School, he stressed the people should have the spirit of loving the country and the nation. He also went to Pyolgyo-Myon, Posong county, which is linked with Sunchon bay on the central southern coast, to inaugurate the KNS Posong branch. As a result, the anti-Japanese revolutionary underground organization was expanded to the southernmost part of the country. Meanwhile, he dispatched KNA members to Pusan and Kyongsang provincial areas to set up branches. The KNA, whose branches were set up in broad areas from the northernmost part to the southernmost part of the country and overseas, played a big role in inspiring the patriotic people to the anti-Japanese struggle.

U.S. servicemen's remains repatriated

Pyongyang, August 4 (KCNA) -- The first round of the joint exhumation of U.S. soldiers' remains took place in Unsan county, North Phyongan Province, from July 15 to August 2 under the agreement signed by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the United States of America in New York in May 1997. During the exhumation, four sets of remains of U.S. servicemen were discovered. One of them is Ernandis Andrew and his service number is RA 12301132 T18A. The remains, military currency and relics were handed over to the U.S. side today through Panmunjom.

KPA General staff chief meets Nigerian military delegation

Pyongyang, August 4 (KCNA) -- Vice Marshal of the Korean People's Army Kim Yong Chun, Chief of the KPA General staff, today met and had a friendly talk with the visiting Nigerian military deligation led by Chief of the Defence staff Abdulsalam Alhaji Abubakar, who paid a courtesy call on him. Present there were LT. General of the KPA Ri Yong Su and Nigerian Ambassador to Korea Olugbenga Ayodeji Ashiru.

Talks between military delegations of DPRK and Nigeria

Pyongyang, August 4 (KCNA) - A DPRK military deligation led by Kim Il Chol, First Vice-Minister of the People's Aremed Forces, today had talks with the visiting Nigerian military deligation led by Abdulasalam Alhaji Abubakar, Chief of the Defence staff, in Pyongyang. At the talks, the sides exchanged views on the issue of further developing friendly relations between the armies of the two countries and a series of matter of common concern. The talks proceeded in a friendly atmosphere.

Regular airline opens between Pyongyang and Vladivostok

Pyongyang, August 4 (KCNA) -- A regular airline has opened between Pyongyang and Vladivostok in accordance with the agreement between the civil aviation organs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Russian Federation. The airliner leaves Pyongyang at 10:50 every Sunday and comes back at 17:30 the same day. The first airliner left here today.

Kim Young Sam regime's suppression of Hanchongryon denounced

Pyongyang, August 4 (KCNA) -- A rally of Pyongyang youths and students took place here today to denounce the south Korean puppets' crackdown upon the patriotic South Korean Federation of University Student Councils (Hanchongryon). Present at the rally were Choe Hwi, Secretary of the Central Committee of the Kim Il Sung Socialist Youth League, and young men and women from all walks of life. "Agency for National Security Planning" and other "ANSP"-controlled repressive the speakers noted that the Kim Young Sam fascist regime has mobilized the organs including police, "proszcution" and "Ministry of Education" in a desperate effort to keep south Korean students away from Hanchongryon and, on August 1, launched wholesale arrests of students who had still remained in Hanchongryon. They condemned the brutal suppression as an intentional and fascist outrage unprecedented in history, aimed at stifling the independent and democratic organisation of one million students in south Korea. They said Hanchongryon, which has become an indomitable, patriotic organization through the hard-fought struggle against the oppressors, will surely win and bring about a fresh upsurge in the student movement of south Korea, undaunted by the Kim Young Sam fascist regime's brutal suppression and separatist moves. They declared that all the youths and students in the north will always remain on the side of Hanchongryon and fully support the justice-loving,patriotic-minded students of south Korea. They expressed the hope that youths and students all over the world and international organizations will bitterly condemn the Kim Young Sam fascist regime's criminal moves to stifle Hanchongryon, and lift up voices of support and solidarity for the south Korean students in their just struggle.