National independence called for
Pyongyang, September 30 (KCNA) -- National independence is the only patriotic way with which our compatriots can live and achieve national reunification and prosperity whereas dependence on foreign forces leads to national ruin, Rodong Sinmun today in a signed article says, and goes on:
National independence is incompatible with dependence on foreign forces in the struggle of the Korean nation for the reunification of the country.
The way of saving the sovereignty of the nation from being violated by foreign forces is to retake it through the independent struggle of the Korean nation.
To try to retake the national sovereignty, the issue of national reunification, by relying on the foreign forces is foolish enough to be subjugated by foreign forces.
Dependence on foreign forces leads to domination and subjugation by outsiders, national humiliation and ruin.
Those who truly want the reconciliation between the north and the south, the unity of the nation and the reunification of the country should take the road of national independence, not the road of dependence on foreign forces.
All the Koreans in the north, the south and overseas should work hard for the nation's unity and reunification. Visits, contacts, reconciliation and cooperation should be conducted in conformity with the aspiration, demand and interests of the nation.
T1 get the U.S. imperialist aggressor forces withdrawn from South Korea and terminate the interference of foreign forces in the internal affairs of the nation is the fundamental condition for national independence.
The ultra right wing conservatives of South Korea are throwing a wet blanket over the atmosphere of independent reunification of the nation and begging for "cooperation" with foreign forces. The Korean nation should expose them in their true colors as the separatists and deal a resolute sledge-hammer blow at them on its own behalf.
Political suppression of Koreans in Japan condemned
Pyongyang, September 30 (KCNA) -- Rodong Sinmun today in a signed commentary denounces the Japanese authorities' search for Korean credit unions and officials under the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan (Chongryon) as a flagrant insult and encroachment on the dignity and sovereignty of the DPRK and a deliberate provocation against Chongryon and Koreans in Japan and a violation of their human rights.
On September 26 the Japanese authorities called out over 300 prosecutors and policemen to search seven branches of the Kinki Korean bank, a computer room of the Korean credit union in Tokyo and homes of Korean bank officials under the pretext of "evasion of examination" and seize their documents.
This is a deliberate and premeditated political crackdown designed to threaten Chongryon, Koreans in Japan, Korean businessmen and union members in Japan and obstruct their patriotic activities, the commentary says, and goes on:
As to Korean credit unions, Koreans in Japan organized them by saving money in the spirit of mutual help and cooperation despite the unreasonable financial discrimination of the Japanese authorities and financial bodies. Since their establishment Korean credit unions have neither interfered in the internal affairs of Japan nor violated nor ignored the Japanese law while conducting their financial and banking activities. However, the Japanese authorities oppressed and persecuted them under the unreasonable pretext, a crime which cannot be justified with anything.
It is a foolish illusion for Japan to try to divert elsewhere the public attention at home and abroad with anti-DPRK and anti-Chongryon campaigns and step up its moves to become a military giant and its moves for nuclear armament and overseas expansion in a bid to reinvade Korea.
The Japanese authorities should immediately stop their unreasonable crackdown on Korean credit unions in Japan and protect them, independent national financial bodies, by law.
If Japan continues to resort to the anti-DPRK and anti-Chongryon campaigns in defiance of our warnings, it will pay a high price.
Independent idea and faith called for
Pyongyang, September 30 (KCNA) -- Consistent adherence to the principle of national independence is vital to the destiny of the country and nation and what is of particular importance in doing so is to maintain one's own view and faith, Rodong Sinmun today in a signed article says, and goes on:
Do-or-die confrontation with imperialists is the confrontation between view and view and between faith and faith.
Historic experience proves that a country with a long history and huge military and economic potentials is not able to keep its existence if it fails to maintain its own political viewpoint and faith.
One's own view and faith can not be maintained nor defended without ideological and military strength.
The ideological force is very instrumental all the time in the confrontation between strength and strength.
Arms are not decisive of military power.
The transparent anti-imperialist stand and the faith and belief that one is sure to win and able to emerge victorious in confrontation with the imperialists are not inferior to arms.
The dignity and sovereignty of some countries are violated by imperialist aggression and interference. That is not attributable to their poor arms but to the lack of the spirit of independence and the lack of faith in victory.
The Korean people's history of victory proves that it is most important to maintain one's own view and faith:
The Korean people decisively smashed the anti-DPRK campaign of the imperialists over the nuclear issue in the last annals of the 20th century and answered the U.S. imperialists' tough policy to stifle the DPRK with super toughness. The credit for this goes to leader Kim Jong Il's firm political view and faith.
Imperialists are not strong enough to be afraid of.
It is necessary to have more transparent independent idea and faith under the increasing pressure and blackmail of the imperialists.
This is the serious lesson and truth taught by the present revolutionary situation.
Over 160 espionage flights
Pyongyang, September 30 (KCNA) -- The U.S. imperialist warhawks made at least 160 espionage flights against the DPRK in September.
Involved in them were all types of strategic and tactical reconnaissance planes. Over 40 cases of aerial espionage were committed by strategic reconnaissance planes including "U-2" and "RC-135".
Tactical reconnaissance planes including "RC-12" and "RC-7B" and "RF-4C" and helicopters "EH-60" for electronic warfare were mobilized for aerial espionage on frontline areas and coastal areas of the DPRK.
In another development, the U.S. imperialists staged aerial war exercises against the north almost everyday with the sky above South Korea as field of operation.
Chinese ambassador gives reception
Pyongyang, September 30 (KCNA) --Chinese ambassador to the DPRK Wang Guozhang hosted a reception at the Taedonggang club for the diplomatic corps yesterday on the occasion of the 52nd anniversary of the People's Republic of China.
Present on invitation were Yang Hyong Sop, vice-president of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, Kim Su Hak, minister of public health who is chairman of the central committee of the DPRK-China Friendship Association, and other officials concerned.
Foreign diplomatic envoys here were invited.
Speeches were made.
That day Chinese consul general to Chongjin Liu Zhigang also gave a reception.
Greetings to Chinese party and state leaders
Pyongyang, September 30 (KCNA) -- Leader Kim Jong Il, General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and Chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission, together with President Kim Yong Nam of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly and premier Hong Song Nam of the DPRK cabinet, today sent a message of greetings to Jiang Zemin, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, President of the People's Republic of China and Chairman of the Central Military Commission of the PRC, Li Peng, Chairman of the standing committee of the National People's Congress, and Zhu Rongji, premier of the state council, on the occasion of the 52nd anniversary of the PRC.
The foundation of the PRC was an ephocal event that brought a fundamental turn in the historic development of the Chinese people and carving out their destiny, the message says, and goes on:
The Chinese people vigorously conduct the struggle for building a modern, and highly civilized new china under the leadership of the CPC led by General Secretary Jiang Zemin and the appearance of china is changing day by day.
New achievements are made in the efforts to ensure the country's political stability and unity and the sustained economic progress and to realize the reunification of the whole country, and the international prestige and role of the PRC are rising higher thanks to foreign policy of the peace-loving Chinese party and government.
We are sincerely rejoiced over this and hope that Chinese people will continue to achieve a new success.
The traditional DPRK-China friendship has developed on good terms in the spirit agreed upon at the repeated meetings and talks between the leaders of the two countries.
Developing the DPRK-China friendship to suit the demand of the new century accords with the desire and interests of the two peoples and contributes to the peace and security in Asia and the rest of the world.
It is the consistent stand of the Korean party and government to value and boost the DPRK-China friendship.
In the belief that the friendship will grow stronger thanks to the joint efforts of the two parties, governments and peoples, the message sincerely wishes china prosperity and the Chinese people happiness.
Message of sympathy to Swiss President
Pyongyang, September 30 (KCNA) -- Kim Yong Nam, President of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK, today sent a message of sympathy to Moritz Leuenberger, President of the Swiss Confederation, in connection with the serious loss of lives caused by recent firing at random at the government building of Canton Zug.
The message said:
Having heard sad news about serious loss of lives caused by recent firing at random at the government building of Canton Zug, I express deep condolences and sympathy to you and through you, Swiss Confederal and Canton governments, victims and the bereaved families.
I assure you that DPRK government and people share sorrow with your people and the bereaved families.