Kim Jong Il gives field guidance to mines and co-op farms
Pyongyang, June 6 (KCNA) -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il gave field guidance to mines in Tanchon district and cooperative farms in Pukchong county of South Hamgyong Province on June 4 and 5.
Visiting the Komdok Mine, he acquainted himself in detail with the modernization process and production.
He noted with great satisfaction that the miners of the Komdok Mine have laid solid material and technological foundations to bring about an epochal turn in the mineral production and firmly established cultured practice in production by displaying patriotic devotion and mass heroism.
Seeing the dressing plant and the carriage systems inside the pit that have been modernly rebuilt on an expansion basis, he said that such grand edifices could be built indigenously as there is the Juche-based independent national economy built by the people tightening their belts, underscoring the need to build a prospering socialist land of bliss on this land at an early date by making the best use of the inexhaustible economic potential.
In order to sharply increase the mineral production, it is necessary to carry through the WPK's policy of giving definite priority to prospecting and tunneling and of massively mining and transporting minerals and pay primary attention to the supply service for the workers, he said, advancing highly important tasks facing the mine.
He met with the members of mining workteam no. 3 of the April 5 pit and gave a pep-talk to them.
They were born in 1961 when President Kim Il Sung gave on-the-spot guidance to the mine. Since the formation of their workteam, they have played the vanguard role in the production by displaying mass heroism. They honored their yearly plan as of May 20.
While having a cordial conversation with them, he learned in detail about their work and life and highly praised such an admirable deed as reliably taking charge of the revolutionary post, succeeding to their parents. He showed deep loving care for them.
He appreciated together with them a performance given by the mobile art squad of the mine.
After hearing the songs sung by its members with all their hearts, he said that the Korean revolution is invincible as there is a large contingent of the workers who uphold the WPK with pure conscience despite any ordeal.
The next leg of his inspection was the Ryongyang Mine.
At the mine he said that in order to drastically increase the production at the mine with a rich deposit, it is imperative to push ahead with the work of turning the mine into a huge and modern one on the basis of advanced science and technology and steadily improve the mining equipment to keep pace with it.
As the Ryongyang Mine is of weighty significance in developing the country's economy and improving the standard of people's living, it should steadily boost the mineral production and improve the quality of ores, he noted, setting forth the tasks before the mine.
He climbed the one thousand and several hundreds of metres high mountain top of the Taehung Youth Mine from where he feasted his eyes on vast open mining sites.
As the Taehung Youth Mine has a very good prospect of development, it is necessary to concentrate big efforts on actively developing the mine, he said.
Then he inspected the Munhwa Cooperative Farm in Ryongjong-ri, Pukchong county.
Saying that Ryongjon-ri where the historic Pukchong enlarged meeting of the presidium of the WPK Central Committee was held is a significant place where Kim Il Sung opened the country's new history of fruit-growing, Kim Jong Il noted that the immortal revolutionary feats of Kim Il Sung who exerted enormous efforts to provide our people with fresh fruits in all seasons will shine forever.
Noting that since the Pukchong enlarged meeting orchards have been created in all areas of the country and all kinds of fruits produced there, he stressed that this great change clearly proves the validity and vitality of the WPK's policy on massively developing the fruit-growing.
Then he moved on to the Chonghung Cooperative Farm in Pukchong county.
He said that farming should be done on a scientific and technological basis as required by the Juche method of farming and the principle of proper crop in proper area and proper crop in proper time should be strictly observed to raise the grain yield and the farm should massively produce stone-leek growing well in water to supply it to people.
Going round the newly-built modern houses on different farms in Pukchong county including Chonghung-ri, he said that it is very gratifying that the county has built cozy dwelling houses good to live in by its own efforts and highly praised the county officials and builders for their achievements.
He went round the Songjon Revolutionary Site in Chonghung-ri.
The Songjon village in Chonghung-ri is a place where Kim Jong Suk, an anti-Japanese war woman hero, went in July and September 1937 and guided a revolutionary struggle, putting forward the tasks to be fulfilled by the revolutionary organization in the Pukchong area.
Noting that the revolutionary site is an important centre to learn from the indomitable revolutionary spirit of the anti-Japanese forerunners, Kim Jong Il said that the site should be effectively used to educate party members and other working people and school youth and children.
He was accompanied by Kim Kuk Thae and Kim Ki Nam, secretaries of the WPK Central Committee, and Ju Kyu Chang, its first vice department director.
Danish Constitutional Day marked
Pyongyang, June 6 (KCNA) -- A Danish cultural, scientific and technological invention book exhibition was held in Pyongyang yesterday on the occasion of the Constitutional Day of Denmark.
Present at the exhibition were Jon Yong Jin, vice-chairman of the Committee for Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries who is also chairman of the Korea-Denmark Friendship Association, other officials concerned and working people in the city.
A speech was made there.
Participants looked round Danish cultural, scientific and technological books on display.
Inter-Korean dialogue supported by Mexican President
Pyongyang, June 6 (KCNA) -- Vicente Fox Quesada, President of the United States of Mexico, when receiving credentials from new DPRK ambassador to his country Ri Kang Se on May 28, hoped that Korea would be reunified at an early date to contribute to the world peace and security, saying that he was glad to see dialogue between the north and south of Korea being held.
The president wished the Korean people success in their efforts to build a powerful nation.
Art performance of national schoolchildren's art festival given
Pyongyang, June 6 (KCNA) -- An art performance of the national schoolchildren's art festival was given at the Pyongyang Schoolchildren's Palace yesterday to mark the 56th anniversary of the Korean Children's Union.
Put on the stage were Oungum ensemble "the generalissimo is our sun", a vocal solo of folk song "greater happiness comes to us", a male vocal solo and chorus "the general represents the whole world," a dance "children's vanguard", a light music "the children's union march", a song and dance "three millions, advance following the sun in the new century" and other colorful numbers.
Performers showed the bright and cheerful appearance of them who are preparing themselves to be the successors to the revolutionary cause of Juche under the care of leader Kim Jong Il.
Appreciating the performance were Kim Jung Rin, secretary of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, officials concerned and schoolchildren in Pyongyang.
Japan's undisguised ambition for nuclear armament
Pyongyang, June 6 (KCNA) -- Japanese politicians and high-ranking officials of the government recently said at official places that Japan may have nuclear weapons. In this regard Rodong Sinmun today carries a signed commentary, which says:
Japanese chief cabinet secretary Fukuda said at a press conference that Japan may have nuclear weapons if for exclusive defence. His remarks are as much as nullifying the "exclusive defence" and the three non-nuclear principles and declaring nuclear armament.
Some time ago, the Japanese government approved "a bill on emergency", a bill on war for overseas aggression, at a cabinet session and handed it over to the diet examination, in a bid to pass it through the diet during its current session continuing till June 19. It is an ill-boding act that at this time the Japanese ruling quarters are all clamouring for nuclear armament.
The Japanese reactionaries are aiming to take the good opportunity of overseas expansion to have nuclear weapons, in other words, to become a nuclear power in the 21st century.
The Japanese militarists, buoyed up by the idea of revenge and ambition for overseas expansion, are keen to realize their criminal aim with nukes.
Their main arrow is turning toward Korea.
The Japanese militarists are well advised to behave with discretion, mindful of what disaster their reckless moves for nuclear armament will bring.
Heightened vigilance against U.S. "anti-terrorism war" called for
Pyongyang, June 6 (KCNA) -- The United States which concluded the Afghan War launched in retaliation against the "September 11 incident" for the time being is now going to escalate the "anti-terrorism war" worldwide as its continuation.
In this regard Rodong Sinmun today in a signed article says:
The Bush administration is going over to the second phase operation after singling out the DPRK, Iraq and several other countries as the targets of their "anti-terrorism war" on groundless charges of "being sponsors of terrorism," "rogue states" and "dangerous forces."
This "anti-terrorism war" launched by the U.S. is spilling into an all-out war to eliminate progressive countries, going beyond the original nature, aim and bounds of the military operation.
As evidenced by methods involved in the U.S. war, its nature and aim, it is not designed to ensure stability and security and establish peace but achieve its aggressive objective and ambition for domination.
The U.S. abused the UN as a mechanism for overseas aggression in the past. And today it is launching wars of aggression against this or that country as it pleases under the pretext of "combating terrorism" in disregard of the UN.
If the U.S. imperialists are allowed to commit reckless acts of aggression and war under the pretext of "combating terrorism", the international community will meet disasters and world peace will be harassed.
The world peace-loving people should never overlook even the slightest military action on the part of the U.S., well aware of the seriousness and gravity of the situation.
The situation where the U.S. hawkish forces are keen to launch another war against the Korean people compels the DPRK to increase its combating capability in every way and keep itself in full combat posture.
First Pyongyang atlas
Pyongyang, June 6 (KCNA) -- "Pyongyang atlas" is the first local atlas compiled by Yun Tu Su, governor of Phyongan Province of Korea in 1590.
It consists of nine volumes including a preface, a map of streets and a panoramic map of Pyongyang at the end of the 16th century.
It has 32 parts dealing with different aspects including its territory, history, size of the walled city, topography, beauty spots, mountains and rivers, feudal organs, military establishments, land, special products, folk customs, etc.
It also introduces noted figures, filial persons and virtuous women stories about whom had been related with the history of Pyongyang.
What is specially noteworthy is that it deals with the history and culture of Pyongyang and socio-economic situation in the area of Phyongan Province centering on Pyongyang at the end of the 16th century and the brief history of the city.
The book is one of the geological heritages instrumental in the study of nature and history of Pyongyang and socio-economic and cultural situation in the middle ages as it is the most typical and oldest of the town atlases of Korea.
1730 witnessed the continuing edition of the atlas which was followed by its further continuing edition in 1855. a 16-volume atlas of Pyongyang was recompiled and reedited by way of deleting and supplementing materials in the subsequent period.
Famous hill
Pyongyang, June 6 (KCNA) -- Kyongam Hill clad in green foliage is visited by many holiday makers these days.
The hill is situated in the heart of Sariwon city, North Hwanghae Province.
The 140 metre-high hill presents spectacular scenery because of its diverse natural shapes and its rich flora.
On the hill apricot, peach and cherry trees are blossoming in spring, lush greenery is presented by oak, pine and fir trees in summer and it is all aflame with autumnal tints.
Different recreation and service facilities are available there. And there are also a SPA, playing ground, man-made falls, a zoo, etc.
Diverse styles of sculptures of human beings and animals were erected around lake Kyongam situated at the foot of the hill.
There is also a pavilion dating back to the Ri dynasty, valuable cultural relics, on the hill.
Anecdotes about Kim Jong Il
Pyongyang, June 6 (KCNA) -- There are many anecdotes showing the rare insight and total devotion of leader Kim Jong Il. It happened during his historic Russia visit in the summer of Juche 90 (2001).
While having a conversation with the mayor of St. Petersburg, Kim Jong Il showed particular interest in turbines produced in the city.
Being briefed by the mayor, Kim Jong Il asked him what types of turbines were being manufactured at its plants and whether they were producing turbines having 45 angle of rotation. His question took representatives of the city administration by surprise. Because such question could be raised by no one but experts.
They were greatly admired by his words that by putting a few questions he could know well about products at the Leningrad Metal Plant, the biggest turbine producer in Russia.
There is another anecdote about the extraordinary enthusiasm with which he worked. He stayed for 6 hours in Khabarovsk on August 17 on his way home.
That day he laid a wreath before the tomb of the unknown soldier in Slava square, visited the folk museum before calling at the veterans' hall to wish them good health. Then he moved on to the childrens' foodstuff combine and a department store to acquaint himself with varieties and prices of goods and the enterprises producing them.
While cruising in the River Amur aboard a boat together with senior officials of the maritime territory, he asked about tigers, bears and sturgeons in the area.
He energetically worked without a moment's rest touring other units.
In the entire period of his Russia visit he spent over 400 hours working day and night on the train.
Anniversary of Korean Children's Union marked
Pyongyang, June 6 (KCNA) -- Rodong Sinmun today in an editorial dedicated to the anniversary of the Korean Children's Union calls upon all the members of the children's union to become proud pillars in the era of building a powerful nation, the era of the army-based policy under the leadership of Kim Jong Il.
It goes on:
The Korean schoolchildren's ideology and mentality are very round. It is the infinite pride of our party and people to have such a good new generation as members of the Korean Children's Union who follow the intention of leader Kim Jong Il with loyalty and dream of feats related to the arms.
The members of the children's union are now faced with a honorable task to train themselves to be the reserve for faithfully carrying forward and accomplishing the army-based cause pioneered by generalissimo Kim Il Sung under the leadership of Kim Jong Il.
Now that the imperialists are watching for a chance to destroy Korean-style socialism, schoolchildren should harden their determination to take up arms and defend socialism as firm as an iron-wall, bearing in mind that the enemy's gun has never been laid down.
They should hold high the slogan "always ready for the respected general Kim Jong Il" to become loyalists looking up to Kim Jong Il who defends the happiness and future of the younger generation.
Admission ceremony of Children's Union held
Pyongyang, June 6 (KCNA) -- Schoolchildren in Pyongyang were admitted to the Korean Children's Union with due ceremony before the statue of President Kim Il Sung on Mansu Hill today marking the 56th founding anniversary of the children's union.
The participants laid floral baskets and bunches of flowers before the statue and bowed to the president in profound reverence.
Led by anti-Japanese revolutionary fighter Kim Ryong Yon, the children took an admission oath before the flag of the children's union.
Joining the children's union founded by Kim Il Sung and being glorified by general Kim Jong Il, they made a firm pledge to the children's union organization that they would always remain true to their idea and leadership any time and in any place and prepare themselves as reliable successors to the revolutionary cause of Juche.
Present at the ceremony were secretary Kim Jung Rin of the central committee of the Workers' Party of Korea and first secretary Kim Kyong Ho of the central committee of the Kim Il Sung Socialist Youth League, and officials concerned.
Paek Nam Sun meets Brunei Darussalam ambassador
Pyongyang, June 6 (KCNA) -- Foreign Minster Paek Nam Sun met and had a talk with new Brunei Darussalam ambassador to the DPRK Asmalee Ahmad who paid a courtesy call on him today.