U.S. urged to compensate for DPRK's loss of electricity
Pyongyang, June 6 (KCNA) -- The construction of light-water reactors (LWRS) with a total generating capacity of 2,000 mw(e) which the United States committed itself to provide to the DPRK by 2003 under the DPRK-U.S. agreed framework (AF) is too much delayed and thus the implementation of the agreement has reached a serious pass.
Though 7 years have passed since the adoption of the agreement the site preparation has not yet been completed, to say nothing of the start of the ground work.
But the U.S. has taken a number of opportunities such as the recent Honolulu meeting to spread the theory of "early inspection" of the "nuclear-related facilities" of the DPRK instead of taking measures to compensate for the resultant loss of electricity.
The DPRK-U.S. agreed framework stipulates that negotiations should be held with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) after the most of the lwr project has been carried out and before the delivery of the major nuclear-related parts and, accordingly, the agreement on assurances should be implemented.
However, the U.S., turning aside from the present situation where the date for the completion of the LWRS can not be predicted, has come out with sophism that it is necessary to conduct an early special inspection in order to complete the lwr project as early as possible because this inspection to be made before the delivery of the key parts will take a considerable time.
The inspection is unthinkable before a great deal of the LWR project has been carried out.
The U.S. talk about the "early inspection" before fulfilling its commitment is a trick to backpedal all its commitments under the AF and raise issues which have nothing to do with the AF in a bid to evade its responsibility for the delay in the LWR project and compensation for the loss of electricity.
It is preposterous for the U.S. to unilaterally pull up the DPRK without implementing the AF.
As far as the implementation of the AF is concerned, the DPRK had completely frozen the graphite-moderated reactors and their related facilities within one month, allowed the IAEA's inspection of them and completed the safe storage of spent-fuel rods.
But the U.S. has taken no measures to settle the issue of the indefinite delay in the construction of LWRS it committed itself to provide to the DPRK in return for the DPRK's nuclear freeze. Yet, the U.S. demanded the DPRK take "necessary measures for the successful implementation of the AF." This is like a thief crying "stop the thief ".
As the DPRK repeatedly clarified, the demand for compensation for the loss of electricity is not a tactic but a crucial issue related to the right to existence. if this issue is not solved, the DPRK will be left with no option but to restart the construction of graphite-moderated reactors for its existence.
The DPRK has suffered a huge loss of electricity due to its freeze of the nuclear power industry under the agreed framework. If it had gone ahead with the construction of the graphite-moderated reactors as scheduled it would have already completed them, created a total generating capacity of over 1 million kw and produced a lot of electricity.
The DPRK can not sit idle for an indefinite period while leaving the issue of electricity vital to the state to be settled by others.
It will be a serious mistake if the U.S. considers the DPRK's demand for the compensation for the loss of electricity as a lever for putting a sort of "pressure" or reigning over "negotiations."
Before the adoption of the AF the DPRK made a political concession to sacrifice its independent nuclear power industry out of its good intention to clear the U.S. of its "nuclear suspicion" and promote global peace and security.
But now we do not feel any need to abide by the AF allowing its right to existence to be infringed upon.
It is the deserved right and option for the DPRK to restart the construction of graphite-moderated reactors for its right to existence unless compensation is made for the electricity loss resulting from the heavy delay in the lwr project which makes its prospect gloomy.
If the U.S. truly wants to save the DPRK-U.S. agreed framework it should meet the DPRK's demand.
If the U.S. fails to meet the demand for the compensation for the loss of electricity, it will be hard to save the AF from its collapse and the DPRK will find no option but to go its own way.
Anniversary of birth of ex-President of Indonesia commemorated
Pyongyang, June 6 (KCNA) -- A meeting was held in Pyongyang yesterday to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of Sukarno, ex-president of Indonesia.
Choe Jong Hwan, vice-chairman of the Korean Committee for Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries who is chairman of the DPRK-Indonesia Friendship Association, said in his speech that President Sukarno was an outstanding leader of the Indonesian people who worked for the national liberation and independence, territorial integrity and prosperity of Indonesia for many years.
The visit of President Kim Il Sung and leader kim jong il to Indonesia marked a historic event that put the friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries on a new higher stage, he said, and went on:
The Korean people will as always bring into full bloom the friendship between the DPRK and Indonesia provided and developed by the preceding leaders of the two countries.
Indonesian ambassador to the DPRK Buchari Effendi said in his speech that President Sukarno, President Kim Il Sung and leader Kim Jong Il laid a firm foundation to strengthen the bilateral relations.
Just as Kimilsungia is blooming as days go by, the relations between Indonesia and the DPRK are growing stronger, he noted.
He expressed the belief that the friendly relations between the two countries would expand and develop in various fields, political, economic and cultural.
Rodong Sinmun observes anniversary of KCU
Pyongyang, June 6 (KCNA) -- Rodong Sinmun today editorially observes the birthday of the Korean Children's Union (KCU).
The Korean people are drawing great strength and courage from the members of the KCU who grew braver and stronger through the "arduous march" and the forced march, greatly inspired by leader Kim Jong Il, and advancing, firmly confident of a bright morrow of a prosperous and powerful socialist nation in the 21st century, the editorial notes, and goes on:
The Korean children's movement started and led by president kim il sung has reached a new higher stage thanks to Kim Jong Il.
The "arduous march" and forced march in the closing years of the last century were a stern trial for children, in particular. Despite such difficulties, the spiritual world of the children following the party and leader got more transparent and their revolutionary will grew stronger than ever before.
The KCU members are braving any trials and ordeals, always revering Kim Jong Il. This is the real picture of the KCU members.
The workers' party and people of Korea are highly proud of having the brave and trustworthy KCU members intensely loyal to the party and leader and firmly confident of a hopeful future.
Korean book, photo and handicraft exhibition opens in Australia
Pyongyang, June 6 (KCNA) -- A Korean book, photo and handicraft exhibition was opened in Australia on May 26.
On display there are famous works of President Kim Il Sung and leader Kim Jong Il and other Korean books, and photos and handicrafts showing achievements made by the Korean people in socialist construction.
At the opening ceremony speakers said that the exhibition is of great significance as it is being held for the first time since the resumption of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The exhibition will provide an opportunity to learn that the Korean people are striving for socialist construction and national reunification, rallied close around Kim Jong Il, holding him in high esteem, they noted.
Saying that the Korean people are peace-loving and the most talented people, they expressed the belief that the exhibition will greatly contribute to developing the bilateral relations of friendship.
They wished the Korean people greater success in their struggle to build socialism and reunify the country under the wise leadership of Kim Jong Il.
Withdrawal of U.S. troops demanded
Pyongyang, June 6 (KCNA) -- The world progressives are strongly demanding the U.S. troop pullout from South Korea.
Brij Mohan, chairman of the Indian Committee for Supporting Korea's Reunification, bitterly denounced the Korea policy of the present U.S. government, saying it is obstructing the Korean people's struggle to reunify the country free from interference of foreign forces.
Jiri Jarka, chairman of the Mt. Paektu Czech-Korea Friendship Association, held that the U.S. troops occupying South Korea for 56 years should withdraw from there at once.
Emmanuel Haber, chairman of the Malta-Korea Friendship Association, said that the U.S. is the very one who divided Korea. He stressed that the root cause of misfortune the U.S. imposes on Korea should be removed without delay and Korea should be reunified at an early date.
P.N. Simonenko, first secretary of the central committee of the Ukrainian Communist Party, said that the main key to peace and reunification of Korea is to get all the u.s. troops withdrawn from South Korea.
Arrogant attitude of U.S. troops in S. Korea
Pyongyang, June 6 (KCNA) -- The U.S. troops in South Korea have demanded the return of money already paid as a fine when the case of contamination of the River Han by them was formally put on trial, according to Radio No. 1 from Seoul.
The U.S. troops in Ryongsan, Seoul, threw away mixed solution of virulent formaldehyde and methanol through drains to the River Han, posing a threat to the South Korean people's living.
Nevertheless, they are impudently behaving, asserting that they cannot stand before the trial, instead of making an apology and compensation for such crime.
Worse still, they asked the Seoul district prosecutor's office to return 5 million won, the fine they paid after a complaint was brought against them about the crime in march.
Anniversary of Korean Children's Union marked
Pyongyang, June 6 (KCNA) -- Today marks the 55th founding anniversary of the Korean Children's Union, the holiday for members of the union.
The admission ceremonies of the children's union took place at the primary schools across the country. Many pupils were congratulated by their teachers, parents and seniors on their admission.
A ceremony was held here to award "Kim Il Sung Children Honour Prize" to members of the Children's Union who are exemplary in study and life across the country.
A national contest among schoolchildren's art propaganda squads, an annual event, was held with a large attendance.
Primary and senior middle schoolers in all parts of the country spent the day, enjoying colorful amusement games and art performances.
Joint art performances of schoolchildren were held at schoolchildren's palaces including the Mangyongdae Schoolchildren's Palace and the Pyongyang schoolchildren's palace.
Colorful events including sports contest took place at all the children's camps including the Mangyongdae children's camp.
Working-level contact for grand seminar on national reunification held
Kosong, June 5 (KCNA) -- Contacts between the north side preparatory committee for the June 15-August 15 movement for the promotion of national reunification and the south side headquarters for the promotion of nation's common functions for the implementation of the June 15 South-North Joint Declaration were held on Mt. Kumgang on Monday and Tuesday to discuss technical issues related to the grand seminar on national reunification due to be held on the occasion of the first anniversary of the historic Pyongyang meeting and the publication of the June 15 north-south joint declaration.
At the contacts both sides agreed to hold the seminar on Mt. Kumgang on June 15, to be participated in by representatives from all walks of life in the north, the south and abroad supporting the declaration, on the occasion of the first anniversary of the historic declaration. They also reached an agreement on such technical issues as the title of the seminar and its theme, its participation and its steering method.
Pursuant to this, the grand seminar on national reunification will be held with a large attendance on Mt. Kumgang on June 15 to mark the first anniversary of the declaration amid the great expectation and concern of all the fellow countrymen.
Both sides agreed to have further discussion on specific technical issues related to the seminar on Mt. Kumgang on June 13.
Flora on Mt. Myohyang
Pyongyang, June 6 (KCNA) -- A survey of flora on Mt. Myohyang in the DPRK is now under way.
A recent survey conducted by the plant taxonomic research group of the biological branch of the academy of sciences proved that there are over 2,200 species of plants on the mountain.
Among them at least 640 species of plants are added to higher plant life.
They include broad-leaved trees and shrubs.
Eleven more species of bracken are also classified.
It was also proved that more than 900 species of lower plants are growing on it.
Among them are over 160 species of armillaria and at least 200 species of lichenes.
About a quarter of the flora in the country is found on Mt. Myohyang.
The survey is going on.
Greetings to Italian President
Pyongyang, June 6 (KCNA) -- Kim Yong Nam, President of the presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, on June 2 sent a message of greetings to President of the Republic of Italy Carlo Azeglio Ciampi on its national day.
In the message he noted with pleasure that the friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries are developing on good terms in the new century and Italy continues to pay attention to the Korean people's struggle for the peace and reunification of the Korean peninsula.
Expressing the belief that the relations between the two countries would further expand and develop in different fields in the future, too, he wished the president and people of Italy greater success in their work.
Swedish King greeted
Pyongyang, June 6 (KCNA)-- Kim Yong Nam, President of the presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, today sent a message of greetings to King of Sweden Carl Gustaf on its national day.
He in the message extended congratulations to the king and people of Sweden on the national day and wished the king good health and happiness and the Swedish people prosperity.
Humanitarian food aid to DPRK from Japan
Pyongyang, June 6 (KCNA) -- 200,000 tons of food have so far been delivered to the DPRK from Japan since the Japanese government announced on October 6, 2000 that it would offer 500,000 tons of food in humanitarian aid to the DPRK.
The remaining quantity of food will reportedly be delivered to it.
Such humanitarian step taken by Japan will have a positive effect on promoting the understanding between the two countries.
Kim Yong Nam meets Malaysian foreign minister and his party
Pyongyang, June 6 (KCNA) -- Kim Yong Nam, President of the presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, met and conversed with Datuk Sri Syed Hamid Albar, foreign minister of Malaysia, and his party at the Mansudae Assembly Hall today.
Present there were Pak Kil Yon, vice-minister of foreign affairs, and officials concerned.
The foreign minister said that during his visit to the DPRK he witnessed the achievements made by the Korean people and was struck with admiration at them. The development of the friendly relations between Malaysia and the DPRK will contribute to the world peace and stability, he added.
Condolences expressed over death of Nepalese King
Pyongyang, June 6 (KCNA) -- Kim Yong Nam, President of the presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, yesterday sent a message of condolence to Gyanendra Bir Bikram shah acting on behalf of the Nepalese King over the death of the King and his family in an untoward accident.
In the message kim expressed deep condolences and sorrow to Gyanendra and, through him, to the Nepalese government and people and the bereaved family members.