Wangjaesan Revolutionary Site
Pyongyang, March 11 (KCNA) -- Today marks the 66th anniversary of the historic Wangjaesan meeting which was convened by the President Kim Il Sung on Mt. Wangjae in Onsong, a northern border area of Korea. The President made a historic speech under the title "To spread and develop the armed struggle into the homeland" at the meeting.
He set forth tasks to be carried out by the revolutionary organizations in the homeland in spreading and developing the armed struggle into the homeland, uniting the whole nation into one political force under the banner of the Anti-Japanese United National Front based on the Worker-Peasant Alliance and pushing ahead with a mass movement and preparations for party foundation.
There are at the revolutionary site the grand monument to the meeting on Mt. Wangjae with his statue standing in front, the monument to revolutionary activities on Mt. Wangjae and Wangjaesan Revolutionary Museum. The sites reminiscent of his struggle and leadership are preserved as they were. They are visited by an endless stream of people from across the country. The visitors are deeply moved to see the immortal exploits of the president who devoted his all to the country and people all his life.
Deceptive argument about "security"
Pyongyang, March 11 (KCNA) -- The South Korean chief executive turned up at the graduation ceremony of the Military Academy on March 8 and made provocative remarks against the north. He asserted a way of ending the Cold War on the Korean peninsula was to prevent the north from undertaking armed provocation through tightened security and on this basis accommodate positive changes in the north to bring about stability in the peninsula. After his coming into power he never let a chance pass by without arguing about that kind of "security," which he described as a key to the pursuance of his policy towards the north.
However, it is becoming clearer with each passing day that his platitude about "security" is little different from that of his preceding dictators for maintenance of power. He talks about "reconciliation and cooperation," after coining new phraseologies "sunshine policy" and "engagement policy" in a desperate effort to disavow it, but he is still free with such a bellicose statement as "tightened security," which manifests his sinister intention to stifle the north by force of arms, backed by outsiders. From the historic point of view and in the light of the requirements of the situation on the peninsula and the desire of the fellow countrymen for peace, stability, great national unity and reunification, the "security" on his lips is not acceptable to anyone.
In fact the U.S. which is chiefly responsible for the division of the peninsula is trying hard to set up the "Theatre Missile Defense" system in Northeast Asia on the plea of "security," crying for cooperation of Japan and South Korea in this program. It is obvious that the "security" which needs increasing military spending by tens of billions of dollars will certainly lead to the aggravation of the situation in and around the peninsula and the outbreak of a war. The "security" called for by the South Korean authorities who are working just to meet the political and military interests of the U.S., their master, cannot be interpreted otherwise than an argument about war against the compatriots. The present South Korean chief executive's cry for such "security" only goes to prove that he is little different from his preceding dictators of South Korea who staked their fates on flunkeyism and treachery.
S. Korean worker's struggle for vital rights supported
Pyongyang, March 11 (KCNA) -- The workers of the Kim Jong Thae General Electric Locomotive Works met on Wednesday to support the struggle of South Korean workers for the right to existence. An appeal to the South Korean workers which was adopted at the extraordinary meeting of the c.c., the General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea was read at the meeting, which was followed by speeches.
The speakers said: The South Korean workers are waging a powerful struggle against the ruling quarter's bad labor policy. This is an expression of their protest against the anti-social "business restructuring" of the authorities. The reality clearly shows their only way of survival is to struggle. It is time they rose up to shape their destiny by themselves.
U.S. scheme for "Theatre Missile Defence" system
Pyongyang, March 11 (KCNA) -- Rodong Sinmun in a commentary today assails the U.S. Defense Department's recent presentation to congress of a "secret report" suggesting the establishment of the "Theatre Missile Defence" system in South Korea and Japan as a move to increase the danger of war. Urging the United States to drop it, the commentary goes on: The DPRK can not remain an onlooker to the scheme of the U.S. Defense Department to establish the system even in South Korea as well as Japan on the plea of the "missile threat" from the DPRK.
This plan is heavily getting on the nerves of the DPRK. Recently, a group of U.S. hawks in its "report on North Korea" openly called for a preemptive attack on the DPRK. Hostile relations between the two warring parties the DPRK and the United States have reached the brink of conflagration. It is, therefore, reckless for the United States to establish the "Theatre Missile Defence" system in South Korea and Japan at this critical juncture. The U.S. is describing this system as an "umbrella" for "protection" of the U.S. forces in South Korea and Japan in a bid to justify its plan, but it does not go down with anybody.
Underlying the U.S. plan for the establishment of the system in South Korea and Japan is its intention to take a military upper hand in the region and use it for attacking the DPRK. The move will only spark a new arms race and Cold War and increase the danger of war. The United States is well advised to forgo this action.
S. Korea urged to clarify its stand toward DPRK's proposal
Pyongyang, March 11 (KCNA) -- The South Korean authorities have not yet clarified their stand and attitude toward the proposal of a joint meeting of the government, political parties and organisations of the DPRK although one month has passed since it was published. Commenting on this, a news analyst of Rodong Sinmun today says: The South Korean authorities simply said they "welcomed" the DPRK's proposal for dialogue as an "affirmative one" coming short of officially clarifying their stance. However, they have ceaselessly committed acts of gainsaying what they said.
This is a mockery of the nation aspiring after reunification and an insult to the dialogue partner. The major items of the DPRK's proposal are not preconditions for dialogue between the north and the south but they are aimed at making a new start for inter-Korean dialogue and opening a new chapter of sincere dialogue for reunification. Accordingly, the South Korean authorities should take a proper stand and attitude toward the three principles of national reunification, implement those items essential for inter-Korean dialogue at an early date and come out for dialogue with the north.
It is our stand that if the South Korean authorities implement those major items at an early date, we will hold dialogue with them even in the first half of this year. The South Korean authorities should immediately remove obstacles in the way of north-south dialogue so that it may begin in a good atmosphere at the earliest possible date.
Jong Ju Yong and his party leave
Pyongyang, March 11 (KCNA) -- Jong Ju Yong, Honorary Chairman of the Hyun Dai Business Group of South Korea, and his party returned today through Panmunjom. They were seen off at Panmunjom by officials concerned with compatriotic feelings.
Newly-released scientific films
Pyongyang, March 11 (KCNA) -- Several scientific films have been recently released in Korea. According to Hong Ki Won, deputy director general of the Korean Documentary and Scientific Film Studio, these films deal with the seed problem and potato cultivation in the agricultural sector, substitute materials and fuel in the industrial sector and introduce newly developed programs, which are of a great help to overcoming economic difficulties.
Scientific film "Green Revolution" introduces the principle and way of innovative seed breeding, a method of cutting short time for growth, a way of reducing the application of fertilizers, breeding of new varieties of rain- and wind-resisting seeds, and good achievements made in the researches. It is of great importance in disseminating modern science and technology among agricultural workers and developing agriculture.
A film "Good-quality calcine coal obtained from slag" shows the method of substituting calcine coal made by an easy method for coke and charcoal. The film scientifically proves that good-quality calcine coal can be used as substitute fuel almost at all units in various domains of the national economy where high caloric coal is used.
"Micro Computer" introduces programs which are of great economic significance. The programs have been developed by the Korean Computer Center. Among them are diagnosis forecast (myocardial infraction, dilation of the heart, arteriosclerosis of heart, cerebral thrombosis and cerebral haemorrhage) program, which was awarded a gold prize at the Geneva Festival of the who, music and note programs and document editing programs. Included in the films are "Unbaked Tile", "Artificial blood vessel" and "Fish breeding on paddies."
Deserved end of advocate of militarism
Pyongyang, March 11 (KCNA) -- The Japanese Minister of Justice, Sozaburo Nakamura, reportedly resigned on March 8, bowing to the growing public criticism of abuse of power and militarist remarks. He instructed the Ministry of Justice to "investigate" into a holiday resort development project which posed a threat to the operation of his own hotel in Ishigakijima, Okinawa Prefecture.
Last year for self-interest he permitted a foreign film star to enter Japan without visa, keeping the relevant officials of the ministry in the dark. On January 4 he told high-ranking officials of the ministry that Japan was anxious to rewrite the constitution which made it impossible to stage a war or to have an army, only to retract his word, denounced by the people at home and abroad. Opposition parties protested against his misbehaviour and strongly demanded his resignation. Submitting to the growing political and public criticism, he had to resign of his own accord in March.
Growing pressure for financial restructuring
Pyongyang, March 11 (KCNA) -- The Organization for Economic Co-operation Development (OECD) in a report on financial market tendency on March 7 demanded that the South Korean authorities step up financial restructuring, including selling banks to foreign investors, a Seoul-based radio said.
Only then will "credit" be secured, drawing foreign investors into South Korea, said the organization. The South Korean authorities, submitting to the growing pressure from the International Monetary Fund, are selling off banks and paying debts of the South Korean banks while removing or merging financial institutions. Foreign capitalists are raising cheers, saying that it is quite an easy job to make profits in South Korea. The pressure from OECD mirrors foreign capitalist's intention to fill their own purse through South Korean financial market.
Release of all prisoners of conscience called for
Pyongyang, March 11 (KCNA) -- The Federation of South Koreans in Japan for Democracy and Unification, the South Korean Youth League in Japan and the Democratic Society of South Korean Women in Japan in a joint statement on Feb. 22 gave the lie to the recent "amnesty" carried out by the South Korean authorities and demanded the total abolition of the "National Security Law" and the unconditional release of all the prisoners of conscience.
Only a few prisoners of conscience were set free this time and those who refused the "law-abiding oath system" and most of the people related to the labor movement were excluded from amnesty, the statement said, adding: We will unite with pro-democracy forces at home and abroad and wage a powerful struggle to make the "NSL" abolished. The South Korean authorities must immediately repeal the "law-abiding oath system", a variant of the "ideological conversion system".
The statement underscored the necessity to put a total stop to police search for the wanted political offenders and unconditionally send all the unconverted long-term prisoners back to their families.
S. Korean worker's struggle supported
Pyongyang, March 11 (KCNA) -- Defector Ko Sang Mun, researcher of the Academy of Agricultural Science, denounced the self-proclaimed "people's government" in South Korea for strangling workers through the murderous "restructuring" and layoff, and extended support to their struggle. In an article sent to KCNA on March 10, he said the "restructuring" is a treacherous act aimed at deepening the colonial dependence of the South Korean economy and a criminal act intended to fill pockets of exploiters seeking high profits and to justify the exploitation of the workers.
It is quite natural that South Korean workers have turned out in a massive struggle against the "restructuring." so, they can never be a target of suppression, he said, and went on: The number of the unemployed has reached 2 million in South Korea in March. This suffices to show how vital rights of the South Korean workers have been threatened. It is a proud and righteous action that the South Korean Confederation of Trade Unions and workers under it declared that they would wage an all-out struggle in March and April for the right to existence, and have risen up in the struggle.
The fascist oppressors must stop acts of infringing on the rights and interests of workers and the physical suppression. This is a unanimous demand and strong claim of the whole nation. The South Korean rulers must clearly know that if they persistently ignore this demand and claim, they will be made to pay dearly for them.
DPRK-made sound facilities well received
Pyongyang, March 11 (KCNA) -- A variety of microphones, loudspeakers and amplifiers produced by the Meari Sound Equipment Company in the DPRK are popular on international market. Sound facilities including microphone made by the company drew attention of the participants in the 34th International Exposition of Broadcasting Equipment held in Japan last November. This is an annual event.
On display there were lots of products from some 500 companies and business bodies of different countries known for broadcasting equipment and sound facilities such as Japan, Germany and Austria. Foreign experts and businessmen in this field were unanimous in saying that DPRK-made sound facilities, microphones in particular, were excellent in reception and tone quality and Japanese media also introduced them. Products from the company were well received at the 18th, 22nd and 24th Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions, New Techniques and Products.
S. Korean authority's "sunshine policy" rejected
Pyongyang, March 11 (KCNA) -- A South Korean political critic Jong Nam published an article entitled "I refute 'sunshine policy'," the Seoul-based radio Voice of National Salvation said. The author of the article said: The "sunshine policy" brought forward by the master of Chongwadae as a program for improved relations between the north and the south is a continuation and replica of the anti-north confrontation policy of the successive regimes. Just as the successive "governments" never worked out any policy toward the north with their own brains, "sunshine policy" of the present chief executive was also invented by the United States as its "policy of strength" did not work with North Korea. The "sunshine policy" borrowed from Aesopian fables means to strip the north naked with the help of a brain of an alien who had lived in ancient times.
Some time ago, the master of Chongwadae asserted the "sunshine policy" was the same with the policy whereby the United States had destroyed and induced former socialist countries to reforms and opening, thus fully disclosing its ulterior purpose. The "sunshine policy" means to undress the north in all aspects of politics, economy and military affairs. Accordingly, it is quite an immoral behaviour of desecrating the personality of others. By bringing forward the "sunshine policy" meant to give light and heat to the north, the master of Chongwadae has self-exposed that he is a megalomaniac ignorant of his position and bereft of reason. South Korea, a colonial state dependent upon the United States in politics, economy, military affairs and culture, has no thread of light to give to others.
There is light in the north, not in the south. The north is the sole sun's state which other countries of the world envy. The reason is that in the north, human dignity has reached the highest level under the guidance of the great leader, the people's welfare is being promoted day by day and it has a bright future of eternal prosperity.
The outcries of the master of Chongwadae about engagement and sunshine are the height of shamelessness and folly. Giving the lie to the "sunshine policy" peddled by the self-proclaimed "people's government", Jong Nam said the principle of separating politics from economy on which this policy is based is an empty talk.
He continued: South Korean businessmen's contact with the north is possible only with strict prior permission of the "Ministry of National Unification" and only under its control and inter-Korean economic cooperation is also subjected to ceaseless political restriction, bound by poisonous articles of laws on north-south exchange and cooperation and its enforcement ordinances. This is an undeniable fact. Reciprocity coined by the present chief executive of South Korea as the basic principle of inter-Korean relations is a concept which is contrary to the "sunshine policy" which he claimed beneficial to the north. By the policy of giving priority to security the South Korean authorities mean that it is based on security and that when security and reconciliation and cooperation conflict with each other, the former is placed before anything else. This is a negation of reconciliation and cooperation and a call for anti-north confrontation.
The real nature of the "sunshine policy" on the lips of the "people's government" has been brought into bolder relief when it defined the north as the "principal enemy". The whole nation is surprised and enraged at the self- contradictory behaviour of the South Korean authorities talking about "sunshine" and "engagement" after defining the brothers and sisters in the north as the "principal enemy". All facts prove that the "sunshine-policy" this "government" is advertising as an "about-face policy toward the north" is nothing but a confrontation policy seeking mistrust and tension, not reconciliation and cooperation with the north, and a war policy seeking collapse and overthrow, not co-existence and co-prosperity.
Business picks up
Pyongyang, March 11 (KCNA) -- In Sonbong area of the Rajin-Sonbong Free Economic and Trade Zone, the equity and contractual joint venture companies as well as foreign-owned companies have begun to show signs of activity in business. In this area there are some 20 business enterprises including Sonnam, Jinju, Sonbong Koryo Medicine, Sonryong and Ungdae Fish-Culture joint venture companies. Taking advantage of the favourable natural and geographical conditions, the companies are engaged in cargo transit, sea tourism, hotel, and commerce services, production of extracts, fish-culture and process of marine products and foodstuffs.
Swiss ambassador presents credentials to Kim Yong Nam
Pyongyang, March 11 (KCNA) -- Dominique Dreyer, new Swiss Ambassador E.P. to Korea, presented his credentials to Kim Yong Nam President of the presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK at the Mansudae Assembly Hall today. Kim Yong Nam had a conversation with the ambassador after receiving credentials.
U.S. air raid on Iraq must be stopped at once
Pyongyang, March 11 (KCNA) -- A spokesman for the DPRK Foreign Ministry, answering a question put by KCNA today, condemned the recent air raid of the U.S. forces on Iraq from a "no-fly zone" as a wanton infringement on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of a country and urged an immediate end to it.
He told KCNA: Military conflicts are reported almost every day in "no-fly zones" set by the United States in the northern and southern parts of Iraq, which causes a big human loss and huge material damage in Iraq and leads the situation in the zones to a high pitch of strain. As the "no-fly zones" the United States set by distorting UN resolutions are illegal, they must be abolished. We consider that one should never allow any acts of the United States ignoring the UN Charter and International Law in various parts of the world including Korea through the arbitrary abuse of the name and resolutions of the United Nations.
Yang Hyong Sop meets Indonesian ambassador
Pyongyang, March 11 (KCNA) -- Yang Hyong Sop, vice-president of the presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK, met and had a talk with Buchari Effendi, new Ambassador E.P. of the Republic of Indonesia to Korea, at the Mansudae Assembly Hall today when the latter paid a courtesy visit to him.
Greetings to Mauritian President
Pyongyang, March 11 (KCNA) -- Kim Yong Nam, President of the presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK, on March 8 sent a message of greetings to President Cassam Uteem of Mauritius on the occasion of the 31st anniversary of its independence and the 7th anniversary of the proclamation of the republic. It sent greetings to the president and expressed the belief that the friendly relations between the DPRK and Mauritius would further develop on good terms. Hong Song Nam, premier of the cabinet, sent a message of greetings to Mauritian Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam.