Day of Independence of Zambia marked

Pyongyang, October 24 (KCNA) -- A lecture meeting was held here to mark the 33rd anniversary of the Independence of Zambia under the sponsorship of the Korea-Zambia Friendship Association on Oct. 23. Present there were Kim Yong Sin, Vice-Minister of Culture and Art and Vice-Chairman of the association, members of the association and citizens. Kim Yong Sin gave a lecture titled "Economy of Zambia".

General Secretary Kim Jong Il praised in s. Korea

Pyongyang, October 24 (KCNA) -- Members of the Sobaeksu Society of south Korea highly praised General Kim Jong Il on October 10, upon hearing the news that he was elected General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, Seoul-based radio Voice of National Salvation quoted information of the Inchon City Committee of the National Democratic Front of South Korea as saying. A member of the society, Ri Ju Ho said: "It is a capital event worthy of special mention in the nation's 5,000-year history to have held the leader Kim Jong Il, a great man born on Mt. Paektu, at the head of the Workers' Party of Korea." "He has been absolutely respected by the entire fellow countrymen and highly praised by the world's people as the sun of the 21st century for his distinguished personality, leadership ability and amazing exploits for the nation and humankind." "Most of countries are now submitting to the U.S.-led 'new world order'." "But the leader Kim Jong Il is leading the anti-imperialist struggle to sure victory, upholding the red flag of the revolution." Other members of the society hardened their determination to vigorously struggle to move up the day of glory when the 70 million fellow countrymen will enjoy happiness, holding General Kim Jong Il in high esteem as the leader of a reunified country, the information said.

Meetings abroad to congratulate Kim Jong Il's election as WPK General Secretary

Pyongyang, October 24 (KCNA) -- A mass meeting took place in Ghana on October 14 to congratulate Kim Jong Il's election as General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea. D.S. Boateng, Minister of the Government of Ghana, in his speech said that General Secretary Kim Jong Il is the leader with outstanding ideas and theories, experienced leadership art, brilliant stratagem, matchless grit, extraordinary organisational ability and persevering sweep. Kofiat, deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress of Ghana, said, "comrade Kim Jong Il together with the respected President Kim Il Sung has worked out all the lines and policies of the Party and led it and the people to victory over 30 odd years." The African Party for the Solidarity and Justice of Mali on October 14 and the Good Green Guyana held meetings on October 16. Ibrahima N'diaye, Secretary General of the African Party for the Solidarity and Justice of Mali, in his speech said "the WPK is now organizing and guiding all victories because it is associated with the august name of comrade Kim Jong Il, General Secretary of the WPK." Hamilton Green, leader of the Good Green Guyana, noted that Kim Jong Il's election as General Secretary of the WPK is a great joy. A statement which was adopted at the meeting held by the Good Green Guyana extended the wholehearted congratulations to the great leader of the Korean people General Secretary Kim Jong Il and wished him a long life in good health.

Japanese right-wing gangster's heinous hostility

Pyongyang, October 24 (KCNA) -- 130 gangsters of 10 odd right-wing organisations including the "National Youth Union of Japan" recently gathered at the Yasukuni Shrine before going to the front of the Central Korean Hall of the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan (Chongryon) by dozens of loudspeaker cars and committing rash acts. Commenting on this, Rodong Sinmun today bitterly denounces the criminal act of the Japanese right-wing gangsters, regarding it as a vicious challenge to the DPRK and Chongryon and an unbearable insult to the Korean nation. The news analyst goes on: The Japanese right-wing gangsters raised the anti-DPRK, anti-Chongryon rackets at the time when there are positive movements in the improvement of DPRK-Japan relations. The rackets are motivated by the criminal attempt to block the improvement of relations. The smear campaign is related to the intrigues of the south Korean Agency for National Security Planning. No matter how wild the puppets of south Korea in league with the Japanese right-wing gangsters may run, it is a foolish act. The commentary strongly urges the Japanese authorities to inflict a stern punishment on the criminals for their anti-DPRK, anti-Chongryon smear campaign and take a relevant step so that such happenings should not be repeated.

Institution of Juche Era and the Day of Sun supported

Pyongyang, October 24 (KCNA) -- The Russian Public Committee for Liaison with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea issued a statement on Oct. 8 to support the institution of the Juche Era and the Day of Sun. The statement noted that General Kim Il Sung's devotion of all his life to the Korean people and his theoretical and practical activities for state building in Korea constitute a historical milestone. It said that the decision on the institution of the Juche Era and the Day of Sun entirely conformed with the Korean people's desire and expressed the belief that the Korean people, encouraged by the decision, would more vigorously advance along the road indicated by General Secretary Kim Il Sung.

Day of United Nations marked

Pyongyang, October 24 (KCNA) -- Papers here today mark the Day of the United Nations (October 24). Rodong Sinmun notes in a signed article that since its foundation the UN has made great efforts for world peace and security. To reform the UN democratically is a specific measures for democratization of the international community, it says, and goes on: It is necessary first of all to enhance the authority of the general assembly. In order to establish a democratic order in the UN it is imperative to decisively enhance the authority of the general assembly so that the UN member nations may exercise equal representative rights. Developing countries are unanimously calling for reforming the UN Security Council. The present of permanent member nations of the security council are neither representing the developing countries, which comprise an overwhelming majority of the UN member states, nor keeping regional balance. The interests and democratic rights of the developing countries should be entirely secured in reforming the security council. The UN should have greater interest in promoting the development of developing countries and their socio-economic progress. When the UN is reformed in a democratic way to perform its mission and duty satisfactorily, it will gain deeper confidence of the world people and the governments of all countries.

Week of disarmament marked

Pyongyang, October 24 (KCNA) -- Rodong Sinmun today observes the week of disarmament. The week of disarmament this year has been set at the time when tendency toward peace and detonate is becoming an irresistible trend and the desire of the world people for peace is growing more than ever before, the daily says, and goes on: Disarmament is one of the most important questions in ensuring peace. The nuclear weapons and massive lethal weapons, which were made owing to the aggression and war policy of the imperialists and their reckless arms race, should be removed to create circumstances for humankind to live in peace. Even after the end of the cold war the imperialists are reforming, producing and deploying modern war means in an attempt to realize their wild ambition for world supremacy. It is important to remove the nuclear weapons and massive lethal weapons first of all in realizing worldwide disarmament. A large amount of nuclear weapons and other military equipment and aggression forces are amassed in the south of the Korean Peninsula. When the peace and security of the Korean Peninsula are ensured peace and security in Asia and, furthermore, in the rest of the world can be guaranteed. The Workers' Party of Korea and the DPRK government will make all sincere efforts to remove the danger of aggression and war from the Korean Peninsula with a noble sense of responsibility for the human cause of peace.

Scientific achievements

Pyongyang, October 24 (KCNA) -- Korea has made achievements in scientific researches. The branch Academy of Coal Science under the National Academy of Sciences developed an electric rock drill and completed researches on diverse methods of coal cutting and civil engineering suitable to the specific conditions of our country. Among them are the methods of downward leaf mining, hydraulic coal extraction, slop leaf mining by artificial ceiling, a method of preventing coal and gas projection, a method of preventing shafts from freezing and a method of air-conditioning in pits. Some of them have already been introduced in coalmines under Sunchon and Kangdong area coal complexes to double production capacity. The October 7 institute of the Academy of Agricultural Science had deepened research on oil-bearing crop and doubled its size and renewed the methods of harvesting, preserving and processing it. The institute also succeeded in extracting from it natural argentine, peptone of importance in culturing microorganism, and medicines good for developing stockbreeding. The central quality and measuring institute manufactured scores of modern measuring instruments needed for education. The Hamhung branch of the National Academy of Sciences produced a new catalyst capable of increasing fertilizer production. The industrial microbiological institute of the National Academy of Sciences, too, produced various kinds of immunity control polysaccharide, which are greatly conducive to the promotion of the people's health.

Gift to General Secretary Kim Jong Il from Dominican Party leader

Pyongyang, October 24 (KCNA) -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il received a gift from Secretary General Miguel Mejia of the united left movement of Dominica on a visit to Korea. The gift was handed to an official concerned by the Secretary General.

Gift to General Secretary Kim Jong Il from Kanji Inoki

Pyongyang, October 24 (KCNA) -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il received a gift from Kanji Inoki, President of the New Japan Professional Wrestling Co., Ltd, on a visit to Korea. The gift was conveyed to an official concerned by the President.

Greetings to F.M. of Tunisia

Pyongyang, October 24 (KCNA) -- Foreign Minister Kim Yong Nam sent a telegram of greetings to said Ben Mustapha upon his appointment as Foreign Minister of Tunisia. In the telegram Kim Yong Nam wished his counterpart success in carrying out his duty, hoping the friendly relations between the two countries would continue developing on good terms.

Greetings to Indonesian Lower House speaker

Pyongyang, October 24 (KCNA) -- The Chairman of the Supreme People's Assembly, Yang Hyong Sop, sent a message of greetings to Haji Harmoko upon his election as speaker of the House of People's Representatives of Indonesia. The message wished him success in his responsible work for national prosperity and development.

Greetings to speaker of Syrian Parliament

Pyongyang, October 24 (KCNA) -- Yang Hyong Sop, Chairman of the Supreme People's Assembly, sent a telegram of greetings to Abdul Kader Kaddoura upon his reelection as President of the People's Council of Syria. The telegram wished him success in his responsible work for national prosperity.