More materials and relics displayed at war museum
Pyongyang, March 23 (KCNA) -- More revolutionary historical materials and war relics have been displayed at the victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum in the DPRK.
They tell about the feats performed by the people's army and the people of Korea in the battles to defeat the u.s. imperialists.
Among those materials and relics are seven pictures of President Kim Il Sung who led the June 1950-July 1953 Fatherland Liberation War to victory. There are also over 50 exhibits including photographs and war relics which show the mass heroism and revolutionary optimism displayed by the Korean servicemen and people.
U.S. bellicose forces' moves to block Korean independent reunification under fire
Pyongyang, March 23 (KCNA) -- Rodong Sinmun today comments on the moves of the U.S. bellicose forces to block the independent reunification of the Korean nation.
The commentary says:
The present warlike ruling forces of the U.S. are working hard to isolate and stifle the DPRK, loudmouthed about a "hard line" after suspending the dialogue with Pyongyang started by the previous administration.
They persist in a groundless smear campaign against the DPRK and do not bother to let loose a spate of war outcries against it.
This campaign is made under the pretext of protecting the U.S. and its allies from the "threat" of the DPRK. But lurking behind this row is the U.S. sinister intention to justify its military occupation of South Korea and its hostile policy towards the DPRK and bar the reunification of Korea and, furthermore, realise its ambition to seize the whole of Korea.
It is fear of the U.S. warmongers that if Korea is reunified, the U.S. will find no more justification to stay in South Korea and then it will not be able to realise its ambition to dominate Korea and the rest of Asia.
That is why they are working so hard to derail the Korean nation's train for independent reunification from its track and increase the tensions on the Korean peninsula under the above-said absurd pretext.
The reality calls upon all the Koreans to turn out in a patriotic struggle to frustrate the reckless offensive of the U.S. bellicose forces against the DPRK and reunification.
U.S. moves to deploy "TMD" blasted
Pyongyang, March 23 (KCNA) -- The U.S. navy recently announced that the "Theatre Missile Defence" system (TMD) would be deployed in 2006.
A Brasshat of the U.S. navy, referring to its utmost efforts to hit the target, disclosed that the first phase of its deployment would be carried out in 2006 and its second phase in 2007 to be concluded in 2010.
In this regard Rodong Sinmun today in its signed commentary says: This is a dangerous move aimed to hold military supremacy in the east Asian region.
No sooner had the bush administration emerged than the conservative hard liners began more noisily clamouring about the "threat" from the DPRK in a bid to step up their moves to establish the TMD.
It is preposterous, indeed, for them to insist on stepping up the moves to build this system under the pretext of "threat" from the DPRK.
It is universally known that the DPRK is exposed to the U.S. threat.
Huge U.S. forces are stationed in South Korea and in areas around it and sophisticated war equipment including nuclear weapons deployed there are levelled at the DPRK.
Through the escalated moves to establish the TMD in east Asia the conservatives of the present U.S. administration seek to contain big countries and emerge a de facto ruler over the region and, at the same time, mount missile attacks on the progressive countries there.
The TMD is a product of their ambition to stifle the DPRK by force of arms.
If the present administration keeps increasing tensions on the Korean peninsula and rushing headlong towards military confrontation and war, pursuant to its hostile policy towards the DPRK, it will have no option but to strongly react to Washington's moves.
Then the United States will have to own responsibility for all the ensuing consequences.
Day of Pakistan marked
Pyongyang, March 23 (KCNA) -- Ahmed Hussain Dayo, charge d'affaires ad interim of the Pakistani embassy here, hosted a reception on Thursday to mark the Day of Pakistan.
Invited to the reception were minister of commerce Ri Yong Son, vice-minister of foreign affairs Pak Kil Yon and officials concerned.
Representatives of different embassies here were also invited.
Speeches were made there.
U.S. high-handed practices will not work on DPRK
Pyongyang, March 23 (KCNA) -- It is the unshakable will of the Workers' Party of Korea to give fuller play to the dignity and honor of socialist Korea in the 21st century by firmly adhering to its independent stand as it emerged victorious in defending socialism in the 20th century through a resolute struggle against the imperialists, says Rodong Sinmun today in a signed article.
It goes on:
The WPK has never made even the slightest concession as regards the issues related to the basic interests of the country and the nation but firmly maintained its principled stand under any circumstances and decisively defied any outside pressure. this is its unshakable independent stand.
Maintaining this independent stand is an important requirement for firmly defending the sovereignty of the country, glorifying the dignity of the nation, living one's own way and achieving prosperity and progress by one's own efforts.
It is the aggressive disposition of the imperialists that they more blatantly challenge and pressurize any nation if they consider it to be faint-hearted and timid.
It is possible to protect the sovereignty of the country and the nation and glorify their dignity only when they adamantly stand against the imperialists without the slightest concession and retreat.
Today the U.S. imperialists are escalating pressure upon the DPRK and intensifying interference in its internal affairs and inciting a fever of war. Their high-handed and arbitrary practices can never work on the DPRK strong in its independent stand.
The workers' party and people of Korea will never tolerate any pressure and interference on the part of them intended to encroach upon its sovereignty but force them to pay a very high price.
Biological branch of National Academy of Sciences
Pyongyang, March 23 (KCNA) -- The biological branch of the National Academy of Sciences is a comprehensive research centre in the biological field of the country.
It has dozens of institutes, branch institutes, research rooms, botanical gardens, experimental stations, pilot plants, etc.
The branch has successfully carried out many practical scientific and research tasks, making great contributions to the development of bioengineering, agriculture, stockbreeding and health care.
In recent years scientists and technicians of the branch have cultivated scores of new varieties of high-yielding crops and succeeded in researches into a bioengineering method to prevent blights.
They have developed the nuclear transfer of embryonic blastomere through the intensified research into animal cloning and perfected the embryonic transfer technique of livestocks, putting it into practice.
The branch has also published dozens of valuable books including "The Korean Flora" (vols. 1-10), "The Pictorial Book of the Korean Flora" (vols. 1 and 2), "The Korean Fauna" and "The Korean Birds".
The branch was set up in March Juche 50 (1961).
World Meteorological Day observed
Pyongyang, March 23 (KCNA) -- Minju Joson today dedicates an article to the World Meteorological Day.
The world meteorological organization set March 23, its birthday, as the World Meteorological Day.
The DPRK became a member state of the organization in 1975.
The organization chose "voluntary assistance in weather, climate and water" as the theme of the world meteorological day this year.
The DPRK has directed great efforts to the development of meteorological science and the meteorological and forecast work and pushed ahead with scientific and rapid weather forecast, the paper says, and stresses:
The DPRK will further expand cooperation with the organization and the exchange of meteorological information with different countries so as to contribute to transforming nature in conformity with the demands and aims of human beings.
Korean people's cause of reunification supported by Pakistani President
Pyongyang, March 23 (KCNA) -- Muhammad Rafiq Tarar, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, supported the Korean people's cause of reunification when he met a DPRK government cultural delegation led by Mun Jae Chol, acting chairman of the committee for cultural relations with foreign countries, on March 18.
He sincerely wished the DPRK progress and prosperity under the wise guidance of leader Kim Jong Il.
Saying that the Pakistani people rejoice over the achievements made by the Korean people in the struggle for national reunification, he wholeheartedly hoped Korea would be reunified independently without foreign interference.
Films for children
Pyongyang, March 23 (KCNA) -- The Korea April 26 animated cartoon studio has recently produced a series of animated cartoons for children on a variety of themes.
The cartoon "rabbit repents," in which a rabbit, who was enticed into playing with idlers without working, repents of it when it meets the winter barehanded, and the paper-mould cartoon "three friends in rainbow village," that tells everyone should love his friends, are now on show, winning the favour of children.
"An evil design," part 19 of a multi-part cartoon series "squirrel and hedgehog" that shows the valiant and self-sacrificing activities of squirrel agents behind enemy lines of weasels to defend their hill, and "who taught?," Part 3 of the cartoon "jingling of a bell," which advises the children not to climb the fruit trees to pick fruits, are now accelerating toward completion.
Besides, a computer-animated science fiction "lightning absorbing spaceship" (parts 1 and 2) and a paper-mould cartoon "a sparrow hawk and white-toothed shrews," an animated cartoon "a map drawn by doctor stork" are now in the works.
These will greatly help improve the i.q development and education of the children.
Kim Jong Il sends message of condolence to bereaved family of late Jong Ju Yong
Pyongyang, March 23 (KCNA) -- Leader kim jong il sent a message of condolence yesterday to the bereaved family of the late Jong Ju Yong on his death.
The message expressed deep condolences to the Hyundai Group and the bereaved family over the death of Jong Ju Yong who had contributed to reconciliation and cooperation between the north and south of Korea, the great unity of the nation and patriotic work for reunification.
Kim Jong Il enjoys performance given by Shanghai Symphony Orchestra
Pyongyang, March 23 (KCNA) -- Leader kim jong il today enjoyed an art performance given by the visiting Shanghai Symphony Orchestra of China at the April 25 House of Culture.
When he appeared in the auditorium together with Zeng Qinghong, a storm of applause and cheers burst out.
The artistes of the orchestra presented him with a floral basket with unbounded reverence and thanked him for having invited them to visit the DPRK after seeing their performance during his visit to Shanghai last January.
It was seen by the members of the visiting delegation of the Communist Party of China, Chinese ambassador Wang Guozhang and embassy officials, leading members of the orchestra and Chinese students studying in the DPRK.
The artistes of the orchestra put on the stage colorful numbers including a soprano, a baritone solo, a piano concert and Korean songs.
The performance ended with an orchestra of the immortal revolutionary paean "Song of General Kim Il Sung."
Overflowing with warm feelings of DPRK-China friendship, it was acclaimed by the audience.
A floral basket from Kim Jong Il was handed to the Chinese artistes for their successful performance.
Kim Jong Il meets leading members and principal actors and actresses of Shanghai Symphony Orchestra
Pyongyang, March 23 (KCNA) -- Leader Kim Jong Il today received together with Zeng Qinghong leading members and principal actors and actresses of the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra of China led by the director general of the Shanghai municipal culture, radio, film and TV administration, on a visit to the DPRK.
Present there were Yon Hyong Muk, Kim Kuk Thae, Han Song Ryong, Kye Ung Thae, Choe Thae Bok, chairman of the central auditing commission of the WPK Pak Yong Sok, director of the information and instruction department of the c.c., the WPK Jong Ha Chol and minister of culture Kang Nung Su.
Also on hand were members of the delegation of the Communist Party of China and Wang Guozhang, Chinese ambassador e.p. to the DPRK.
Kim Jong Il warmly welcomed the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra's visit to the DPRK and conversed with the guests in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Kim Jong Il gives banquet in honour of CPC delegation and Shanghai Symphony Orchestra
Pyongyang, March 23 (KCNA) -- Leader kim jong il hosted a grand banquet at the Mokran House this evening in honour of the delegation of the Communist Party of China and the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra on their visit to the DPRK.
When Kim Jong Il appeared in the banquet hall together with Zeng Qinghong amid the playing of welcome music the participants warmly welcomed them with a thunderous applause.
Present on invitation were the members of the delegation of the CPC, leading members and principal actors and actresses of the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra headed by Ye Zhikang, director general of the Shanghai municipal culture, radio, film and TV administration, Chinese ambassador e.p. to the DPRK Wang Guozhang and staff members of its embassy here.
Present there were Yon Hyong Muk, Kim Kuk Thae, Choe Thae Bok, Han Song Ryong, Kye Ung Thae and chairman of the central auditing commission of the WPK Pak Yong Sok, director of the information and instruction department of the c.c., the WPK Jong Ha Chol, first vice-minister of foreign affairs Kang Sok Ju, KPA generals Hyon Chol Hae and Pak Jae Gyong, minister of culture Kang Nung Su and officials concerned.
The banquet proceeded in an atmosphere overflowing with friendship.
A performance was given by the KPA merited chorus at the banquet.