Pakistani embassy officials visit Mt. Kuwol Recreation Ground
Pyongyang, June 12 (KCNA) -- M. Ayaz Khan, charge d'affaires ad interim of the Pakistani embassy in Pyongyang, and embassy officials on June 11 visited the recreation ground of Mt. Kuwol to mark the 25th anniversary of the signing of the agreement on culture between the governments of Korea and Pakistan.
Being briefed on the fact that Mt. Kuwol has been built as a recreation ground for the people under the loving care of General Kim Jong Il, the guests went round the monument to the revolutionary activities of Kim Hyong Jik, an indomitable revolutionary fighter, historical and cultural relics and other places and enjoyed a bird's-eye view of Mt. Kuwol, a scenic spot on the west coast of Korea.
Message of condolence to German chancellor
Pyongyang, June 12 (KCNA) -- Hong Song Nam, acting Premier of the DPRK Administration Council, on June 10 sent a message of condolence to Helmut Kohl, chancellor of Germany.
The message expressed deep condolences to him and through him to bereaved families on a heavy loss of lives caused by the June 3 railway accident in lower saxony state, Germany.
"Jangjasan Prize" sports games closes
Pyongyang, June 12 (KCNA) -- The national "Jangjasan Prize" sports games of primary schools which opened to mark the 52nd anniversary of the Korean Children's Union closed with due ceremony.
Prizes were awarded to the schools and players which proved successful, at the ceremony held in the Pyongyang students and children's palace on June 11.
The sports games marked a good occasion in increasing the concern of schoolchildren about sports and preparing them as able men of the revolution who are knowledgeable, virtuous and healthy.
Reception given by Russian ambassador
Pyongyang, June 12 (KCNA) -- Russian ambassador to Korea Valery Denisov gave a reception at Okryu Restaurant on June 11 to mark the National Day of Russia.
Invited to the reception were Vice-Premier Kim Pok Sin, chairman of the external economic affairs commission Ri Song Dae, acting chairman of the committee for cultural relations with foreign countries Mun Jae Chol, vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Ri In Gyu, vice-Minister of Forestry Kim Yong Ho, vice-chairman of the radio and TV Broadcasting Committee of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Ro Sok Gyu who is chairman of the Korea-Russia Friendship Association and other officials concerned and foreign diplomatic envoys in Korea.
Speeches were made at the reception.
Dangerous moves to become military power = KCNA commentary =
Pyongyang, June 12 (KCNA) -- The Japanese defence agency reportedly decided to take part in the development of the "Theatre Missile Defense (TMD) System" and began discussions with the United States.
Originally, the united states proposed joint development of the TMD system to Japan. For its thin technical feasibility and a colossal amount of money needed for it, however, Japan has gone ahead with only a technical study with a little investment under the pretext of "Japan-U.S. joint study." but it is now entering a full-fledged stage of development including the manufacture of accessories.
Japan is alleging that the decision is part of "defence steps" to counter nuclear missiles with increasing "international fear of possible nuclear proliferation" caused by nuclear tests of India and Pakistan.
The allegation is only aimed at fooling international public opinion.
What Japan is really seeking in the development of the TMD system is to modernize military equipment with the backing of the united states and gain military supremacy in the whole of Asia.
Japan already carried out h-2 space rocket launching tests several times under the pretext of the "development of the space." h-2 rocket is capable of delivering nuclear warheads and striking any target on the globe. Japan has technologies enough to manufacture nuclear weapons any time and has stockpiled large quantities of plutonium.
Nobody can predict what Japan, which has already made full preparations to possess strategic nuclear missiles, will do after the development of the TMD system.
What is clear is that the Japanese reactionaries want to gain military upperhand and establish their sphere of domination in the Asian region by gratifying their ambition for converting Japan into a military power.
However, they are seriously mistaken. Asia is not what it was when the Japanese imperialists were marching with the sun flag in their hands, singing the army song.
The Korean and other Asian people are closely watching the reckless military buildup of the Japanese reactionaries and will take strong measures to counter them.
Japan accused of fooling Asian nations
Pyongyang, June 12 (KCNA) -- The Japanese government is covering up the militarist nature and danger of the legislative arrangements related to "emergency in areas surrounding Japan," while alleging that they are not a "geographical concept."
In a commentary Rodong Sinmun today says the sinister and aggressive nature and purpose of the legislative arrangements are illustrated by the fact that Japan intends to legalize overseas dispatch of the "self-defence forces" and satisfy its old ambition for a "Greater East Asia Coprosperity Sphere."
It is natural that Asian nations are taking a serious view of the legislative arrangements.
The Japanese reactionaries, who have already had the capacity of overseas aggression from the material and military point of view, are trying to legalize military operations outside the Japanese boundary through the legislative arrangements allegedly to cope with "emergency in areas surrounding Japan."
Most of the Asian nations including Korea will never tolerate their anachronistic design of overseas aggression.
The Japanese reactionaries must stop trying to realise their militarist desire by fooling the Asian nations with a third-rate trick.
Struggle for national independence against outside forces called for
Pyongyang, June 12 (KCNA) -- Kuguk Jonson, an organ of the central committee of the National Democratic Front of South Korea (NDFSK), carried an article titled "June 3 Uprising, today's realities."
The article said that the June 3 Uprising, which occured with the treacherous "South Korea-Japan talks" as an occasion 34 years ago, demonstrated the patriotic will of South Korean people to defend the dignity of the nation against domination and subjugation by outside forces.
It further said:
The uprising shows that as long as colonial domination by outside forces continues, the banner of national independence should not be lowered but lifted higher and the struggle for independence of society should be conducted to the last.
The present regime appointed as acting Prime Minister a pro-Japanese traitor who signed the treacherous "South Korea-Japan agreement," and has unhesitatingly committed pro-Japanese flunkeyist crimes.
Present developments call for relentlessly conducting a powerful anti-outside forces struggle under the banner of national independence.
The students and patriotic people from all walks of life should daringly rise in the struggle for national independence against outside forces, inheriting the spirit of the June 3 Uprising.
Aid-begging trip
Pyongyang, June 12 (KCNA) -- The present ruler of South Korea begged for investiment in South Korea at the New York stock exchange, according to a radio report from Seoul.
He told the leading U.S. banking officials that the second exchange crisis would not occur in South Korea. He said it is high time for them to invest in South Korea, and asked them to make active efforts for this.
While trying to introduce foreign capital to save the economy which has gone bankrupt owing to foreign capital, the puppet clique is allowing foreign businessmen to buy South Korean enterprises.
It is clear to any one that the introduction of foreign capital leads to the further dependence of the key industries of South Korea and harsh colonial plunder. The begging for investment under the situation shows that the present ruler is a dirty traitor who puts his preceding dictators to shame.
Korean book, photo and handiwork exhibition held in Venezuela
Pyongyang, June 12 (KCNA) -- A Korean book, photo and handiwork exhibition was co-sponsored by the Yacambu University and the cultural fund of Lara state at Guarez Theatre, Lara state, Venezuela, from May 27 to June 3.
Put on display were famous works of President Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il, photographs introducing their immortal exploits and books, photographs and handiworks showing achievements of the Korean people in socialist construction.
State Pyongyang circus
Pyongyang, June 12 (KCNA) -- An increasing number of people go to the Pyongyang circus of Korea where new circus acts are on.
Gymnastic acrobatics "star plastics" and "electricians" show in physical and technical movements the spirit of devotedly defending the leader, which is the faith of the Korean people, and the vitality of minor power stations hose building is actively accelerated, instilling the spirit of the times into spectators.
Jugglery "faith" which portrays the unbreakable will of the Korean people and other circus acts help spectators to renew their determination, in an ecstasy of joy and admiration.
Of late the State Pyongyang Circus was awarded the highest prize at the 98 Shanghai International Art Festival held in China.
The acrobats delighted the participants in the festival and spectators by performing in high technical movements "three-stage trapeze flight," "seesawing" and "cylinder rolling."
During the festival Chinese newspapers said the acrobats of the State Pyongyang Circus from the DPRK greatly impressed the circus world and people in Shanghai with the highest technique and beautiful rhythmic movements.
Involved in the festival were 56 excellent circus teams from 15 countries.
The State Pyongyang Circus has been known to people at home and abroad for many excellent circus acts.
It came first and was awarded gold and other highest prizes at the fifth international circus festival held in France in November 1981, the tenth Monte Carlo international circus festival held in Monaco in December 1984, the eighth world circus championships held in Britain in November 1983 and many other festivals.
The circus was founded in June Juche 41 (1952). It has people's artists Pak So Un, people's actors Kim Thaek Song and Kim Yu Sik and tens of authoritative creators and actors and actresses who are popular with people at home and abroad.