Kim Jong Il meets Chinese party delegation
Pyongyang, September 15 (KCNA) -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il today received the visiting delegation of the international liaison department of the central committee of the Communist Party of China led by Dai Bingguo, member of the CPC central committee and head of the international liaison department.
Present on the occasion were secretaries Kim Kuk Thae and Kim Yong Sun, department director Kim Yang Gon and vice-department director Ji Jae Ryong of the WPK Central Committee and Wang Guozhang, Chinese ambassador to Korea.
Kim Jong Il had a conversation with the guests in a cordial and friendly atmosphere.
He gave a luncheon for them and posed for a photograph with them.
Choe Thae Bok greets speaker of NC of Honduras
Pyongyang, September 15 (KCNA) -- Choe Thae Bok, chairman of the Supreme People's Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, sent a message of greetings to Rafael Pineda Ponce, speaker of the National Congress of the Republic of Honduras, on the occasion of the 179th anniversary of its Independence.
The message expressed belief that the relations between the two parliaments and the two peoples would develop on good terms and wished the speaker greater success in his work.
Cooperation between DPRK and Chinese governments
Pyongyang, September 15 (KCNA) -- An agreement on cooperation between the governments of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the People's Republic of China in the fields of post and electrical communications and information technology was signed at the Mansudae Assembly Hall today.
The agreement was signed by Ri Kum Bom, Minister of Post and Telecommunications, from our side and by Wu Jichuan, Minister of Information Industry, from the opposite side, authorized by their governments.
Kim Yong Nam meets congratulatory group of Korean residents in Japan
Pyongyang, September 15 (KCNA) -- Kim Yong Nam, President of the presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, met and had a talk with the congratulatory group of Korean residents in Japan which came to celebrate the 52nd anniversary of the DPRK at the Mansudae Assembly Hall today.
Present there were members of the group headed by Pak Jae Ro, vice-chairman of the central standing committee of the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan.
Yang Hyong Sop meets Cambodian delegation
Pyongyang, September 15 (KCNA) -- Yang Hyong Sop, vice-president of the presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, met and conversed with the delegation of the Information Ministry of Cambodia led by Minister Lu Lay Sreng at the Mansudae Assembly Hall today.
Present there were O Song Chol, vice-chairman of the Information Committee of the DPRK, and Oum Mannorine, Cambodian ambassador to Korea.
The head of the delegation said they were deeply moved to see the achievements made by the Korean people in different fields under the wise guidance of Kim Jong Il.
We will make every possible effort to further develop the friendly relations with the fraternal Korean people, he added.
Gift to Kim Jong Il from Chinese government delegation
Pyongyang, September 15 (KCNA) -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il received a gift from Wu Jichuan, Minister of Information Industry of China who is leading the Chinese government delegation on a visit to the DPRK.
The gift was handed to an official concerned by Wu Jichuan.
Vice-premier Kwak Pom Gi meets Chinese government delegation
Pyongyang, September 15 (KCNA) -- Kwak Pom Gi, vice-premier of the cabinet of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, met and had a talk with the Chinese government delegation led by Wu Jichuan, Minister of Information Industry, at the Mansudae Assembly Hall today.
Wu Jichuan said the great leader Kim Jong Il's unofficial visit to China and his meeting with Jiang Zemin in May this year were an event of historic significance in further strengthening the Sino-Korean relations of friendship and cooperation.
He hoped that the Korean people would make greater success in socialist construction.
Day of Mexican Independence marked
Pyongyang, September 15 (KCNA) -- A meeting was held in Pyongyang yesterday to mark the 190th anniversary of Mexican independence.
Present there were Kim Jin Bom, vice-chairman of the Korean Committee for Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries and chairman of the DPRK-Mexico Friendship Association, members of the Association and Teachers and students of DPRK-Mexico friendship Pyongyang Kaeson Senior Middle School.
A report and speeches were made at the meeting.
Its participants looked round publications introducing Mexico.
Japan's moves to justify its history of aggression
Pyongyang, September 15 (KCNA) -- History textbooks of Japanese middle schools contain matters distorting and defending its history of crimes committed in Korea in the past and instilling aggressive nature into its people, according to Tokyo Shimbun. This was disclosed at a time when Japanese middle schools are making applications for the examination of their history textbooks according to new school guidance program to begin in the year 2002.
In this connection Rodong Sinmun today says in a signed commentary:
Such undisguised moves of Japan to justify its history of aggression are reported at a time when the world is about to greet a new century and the issues of redeeming its past and establishing diplomatic relations between the DPRK and Japan are high on their agenda. This, therefore, can not be construed otherwise than a very grave and dangerous development.
The "treaties" which Japan claims it had "concluded" with Korea are all forgeries and fabrications and products of coercion in contravention of principles governing the international laws and requirements of international usage.
They were illegitimate aggressive ones aimed to realise its military occupation and rule over Korea.
It is illogical to say that they were "needed," "supported" and "legitimate." Japan's claim is an unpardonable insult and challenge to the Korean people, a victim, and a mockery of the public opinion.
Japan's undisguised moves to tamper with history textbooks by adding to them contents asserting the legitimacy of the "Korea-Japan annexation treaty" and the validity of its rule over Korea clearly reflect the social atmosphere in Japan where militarization and its preparations for reinvasion are rapidly stepped up.
The DPRK is closely following the moves of the Japanese militarist forces to justify its past history of aggression of Korea.
Peruvian parliament greets DPRK's anniversary
Pyongyang, September 15 (KCNA) -- The Peruvian parliament adopted a resolution on Sept. 8 congratulating the DPRK on its 52nd anniversary.
The resolution said:
On the occasion of the 52nd anniversary of the DPRK which falls on Sept. 9 the parliament of the Republic of Peru extends warmest congratulations and greetings to General Secretary Kim Jong Il and all the Korean people and wishes the DPRK development and prosperity in the fields of politics, economy and culture.
Korean books presented to Guyana
Pyongyang, September 15 (KCNA) -- A ceremony of presenting Korean books was held at Guyana university on Sept. 6.
George Fung-on, Minister of Public Service of Guyana, in his address said that having received valuable Korean books, teachers and students of the university will come to know well about the Juche idea founded by President Kim Il Sung and the leadership provided by Kim Jong Il to bring the Korean people victory, guided by the idea.
He went on:
The Juche idea fathered by the President teaches that man is the master of his own destiny and he is capable of shaping his destiny.
Recently, in Korea there took place such historic events as the meeting of the leaders of the north and south and the reunion of separated families and relatives, the first of its kind in over 50 years, thanks to Kim Jong Il's patriotic idea and great magnanimity.
The Korean books will greatly help the teachers and students of the university have deep understanding of Korea.
Colorful functions held in various countries on DPRK anniversary
Pyongyang, September 15 (KCNA) -- Lectures and book and photo exhibitions were held by the United Party of Struggle of Madagascar, the Peruvian Institution for the Study of the Revolutionary Activities of Comrade Kim Jong Suk, the Maritime Territorial Committee of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation, San Juan Bautista University of Peru and the Guinean Social Insurance Company from Aug. 29 to Sep. 4 on the occasion of the 52nd anniversary of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
On display at the book and photo exhibitions were photos and Korean books including famous works of the President Kim Il Sung and General Secretary Kim Jong Il.
The general secretary of the United Party of Struggle of Madagascar said at the lecture that the leader, the party and the masses form socio-political organism firmly united as one and broad masses are single-heartedly united around the party and the leader in the DPRK.
U.S. contemptible act condemned
Pyongyang, September 15 (KCNA) -- Organizations of India and New Zealand issued statements separately to condemn the U.S. administration authorities for barring President Kim Yong Nam of the presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly and his party from participation in the UN Millennium Summit.
The Indian Committee for Supporting Korea's Reunification in a statement on Sept. 7 strongly condemned the provocation of the U.S. administration authorities against the delegation of the DPRK as an intolerable insult to the independence of a sovereign state and a grave challenge to the UN and its Millennium Summit.
The statement said that although the united states is talking about the "improved relations" with the DPRK, it is actually opposed to the independent and peaceful reunification of Korea and dislikes the growing external relations of the DPRK.
It expressed full support to the position of the DPRK describing the U.S. as the largest rogue state and villainous state ignoring elementary morality.
The New Zealand-Democratic People's Republic of Korea society in a statement on Sept. 6 dismissed the obstructive act of the U.S. administration authorities against the DPRK delegation as an impudent act bereft of common sense and a despicable act beyond protocol and morality. For this the U.S. will be protested and condemned by the international community, the statement said.
Impressions of DPRK published
Pyongyang, September 15 (KCNA) -- The Korean people are firmly united around their great leader. Although Portuguese differ from the Korean people in ideology, they will show interest in their experience and learn from it.
Miguel Boieiro, Mayor of Alcochete Municipality, Portugal, said this in his impressions of the DPRK published on Sept. 5 after visiting it.
Noting that the political, economic and cultural systems in the DPRK have something unique rare to be found in other regions of the world, he said:
Its political system is based on the Juche idea founded by President Kim Il Sung.
Repatriation of unconverted long-term prisoners welcomed
Pyongyang, September 15 (KCNA) -- We fully support and warmly welcome the repatriation of unconverted long-term prisoners to the DPRK and offer sincere thanks to leader Kim Jong Il, the sun of the 21st century, for decorating the 20th century with a history of revolutionary obligation and warmest comradeship.
P. C. Sharma, chairman of the International Study Center for Juche-oriented Mass Media in Nepal, said this in a statement issued on September 5 hailing the repatriation of unconverted long-term prisoners.
It was thanks to the warm love and absolute trust of President Kim Il Sung and leader Kim Jong Il that they could remain loyal to their leaders and the fatherland and true to the idea of socialism and communism to the last despite all sorts of hardships and trials for over 30 years, even for more than 40 years in prison, emerge as men of strong faith and will and indomitable fighters and come back into the care of Kim Jong Il, he said.
He said that they are the great pride not only of the Korean people but of all peoples of the world who value justice and peace. He extended full support and solidarity to the Korean people in their struggle for the independent and peaceful reunification of the country.
Preparatory committees to celebrate 55th anniversary of WPK formed
Pyongyang, September 15 (KCNA) -- preparatory committees to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the Worker's Party of Korea were formed in the czech republic and austria on September 5 and 7.
At the inaugural meetings, the chairman of the mt. Paektu czech-korean friendship association and the chairman of the society for the promotion of the relations between austria and the DPRK and the austrian committee for supporting Korea's reunification were elected chairmen of the preparatory committees.
The committees decided to conduct colorful activities on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the WPK.