For. Military Attaches Plant Trees in Arboretum of Kumsusan Memorial Palace
Pyongyang, April 13 (KCNA) -- The military attaches' corps here planted trees in the arboretum of the Kumsusan Memorial Palace yesterday on the occasion of the Day of the Sun.
They planted pine-nut trees in humble reverence for President Kim Il Sung.
At the end of the tree planting, Abdullah Hamidi Benam, military attachE of the Iranian embassy who is doyen of the military attaches corps, said that the President devoted his all to the Korean revolution and global independence.
He hoped that the Korean people advancing under the wise leadership of Kim Jong Il would achieve greater progress and prosperity.
Photo Exhibition and Film Show Held
Pyongyang, April 13 (KCNA) -- The DPRK Ministry of Foreign Trade arranged a photo exhibition and film show at the Pyongyang Culture Exhibition yesterday on the occasion of the Day of the Sun and the 11th anniversary of Kim Jong Il's election as chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission.
The participants first looked round photos showing the outstanding leadership ability and noble traits of President Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il who performed immortal exploits through their energetic activities for the accomplishment of the revolutionary cause of Juche, the victory of socialism, global peace and the completion of the human cause of independence.
Then they saw a Korean documentary film "For the Liberation of the Country".
Present on invitation were members of the economic and commercial councilors corps here.
Ri Ryong Nam, vice-minister of Foreign Trade, was among those present there.
Floral Basket Laid before Statue of Kim Il Sung
Pyongyang, April 13 (KCNA) -- The economic and commercial councilors corps here laid a floral basket before the statue of President Kim Il Sung on Mansu Hill yesterday on the occasion of the Day of the Sun.
They placed the floral basket before the statue and paid tribute to the President in humble reverence.
Kim Jong Phil's Reckless Remarks under Fire
Pyongyang, April 13 (KCNA) -- Kim Jong Phil, president of the United Liberal Democrats of south Korea, in a canvassing speech made in Kyonggi Province on April 9 openly incited confrontation with the north, asserting that "the north is threatening the south with nukes but the latter failed to dispel the illusion about the former and there is a force keen to get in touch with the north".
In this regard the Secretariat of the Committee for the Peaceful Reunification of the Fatherland released information bulletin No.865 yesterday.
It said:
Such remarks of Kim Jong Phil are nothing but an epileptic fit of human dregs forsaken by the times as they bring to light the black-hearted design to get rid of the worst crisis his party is facing after being abandoned by the people for its pro-U.S. moves against the DPRK, corruption and the deplorable situation created in the wake of the passage of "the motion on impeachment against the president."
Kim Jong Phil is a wicked traitor to the nation and a remnant of "Yusin". This dirty guy should have already faced a stern judgment by the south Korean people and have been eliminated from the political arena." It is, therefore, ridiculous and foolish for him to desperately work to restore his old position, beating the worn-out drum for confrontation with the north though the nation lives in a bright era after the publication of the June 15 declaration whereby it strives to achieve reunification by its concerted efforts.
The people from all walks of life in south Korea should severely punish through the "election" the U.S. and its henchmen who are working with bloodshot eyes to stem the trend of the national history toward independence, democracy and reunification.
Campaign for Defeating Anti-National and Anti-Reunification Candidates Called for in S. Korea
Pyongyang, April 13 (KCNA) -- The People's Action against Troop Dispatch to Iraq grouping 351 civic and social organizations called a press conference on April 8 at which it declared that it would conduct a campaign to vote down in the "election" the politicians who supported the "motion on the troop dispatch to Iraq", according to the south Korean KBS.
The organization said that it would make public a list of candidates from different political parties including 72 candidates from the Grand National Party who supported the motion through Internet, conduct a campaign to vote them down and carry on the movement for the withdrawal of the motion on troop dispatch even after the end of the "general election".
The 17th General Election Solidarity for Realizing New Politics in the Era of Reunification also released a list of those to be voted down in the 17th "general election".
The organization listed 99 candidates to be voted down for their anti-national and anti-reunification acts against peace out of the candidates for "National Assemblymen." 89 among them are from the GNP.
Congratulatory Letter to Kim Jong Il
Pyongyang, April 13 (KCNA) -- Leader Kim Jong Il received a congratulatory letter from the economic and commercial councilors corps here on the occasion of the Day of the Sun and the 11th anniversary of his election as chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK.
The letter was conveyed to an official concerned by Evelio Duenas Ponce, commercial councilor of the Cuban embassy who is doyen of the corps, on April 12.
U.S. New Operation Plan Slammed
Pyongyang, April 13 (KCNA) -- Martin Lotscher, chairman of the Swiss Committee for Supporting Korea's Reunification, in a letter of protest sent to the U.S. president on April 1 demanded the United States immediately withdraw the "New Operation Plan 5026", stop all preparations for a war of aggression against the DPRK and conduct exhaustive dialogue with it.
He bitterly denounced the scenario for a war of aggression aimed to mount a preemptive nuclear attack on the DPRK.
He went on:
The announcement of the plan for a new war with the resumption of the six-way talks for the settlement of the nuclear issue on the Korean peninsula ahead clearly proves that the U.S. administration's talk about "negotiations" and "peaceful settlement" is a sheer lie and nothing but hypocrisy intended to cover up its war and aggression.
The U.S. will be held fully responsible for all the consequences to be entailed by its moves for aggression. The U.S. forces should quit south Korea at once taking with them all their nuclear weapons.
North and South Koreans Meet in China
Pyongyang, April 13 (KCNA) -- An inter-Korean meeting for reunification was held in Longjing, China from April 4 to 6 to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Pyongyang visit of Late Spring Rev. Mun Ik Hwan.
Present were members of the north side delegation headed by An Kyong Ho, director of the Secretariat of the Committee for the Peaceful Reunification of the Fatherland, Mun's widow Pak Yong Gil, and members of the south side delegation led by O Yong Sok, president of Han Sin University.
Speeches were made there.
Speakers recalled with deep emotion that President Kim Il Sung met Rev. Mun who came to Pyongyang 15 years back to give him precious instructions related to national reunification and had a warm talk with him.
The President and leader Kim Jong Il always paid particular attention to his distinguished efforts for reunification and extended positive support to him and showed great care for the widow who came out to carry out the sacred cause of national reunification, following in the footsteps of her husband, they said.
Noting that the our nation-first spirit is commanding support and sympathy nationwide, they called on all those who love the country and nation and aspire after reunification to join in the nationwide struggle for the nation and reunification under the banner of this spirit, not turning their faces away from the present reality.
A joint press release was issued at the meeting.
In the press release the participants resolved to fully develop cooperation favorable to reconciliation, unity, peace and reunification in all fields to bring earlier reunification and conduct a vigorous movement for peace against war to protect the peace and stability of the nation from the crisis of war, true to the main spirit of the June 15 joint declaration, a landmark of national reunification.
Ten-day Film Show Opens
Pyongyang, April 13 (KCNA) -- A ten-day film show was opened to commemorate the Day of the Sun.
In this period cinemas and houses of culture in different parts of the country will show documentary and feature films dealing with the noble life of President Kim Il Sung and the immortal revolutionary exploits he performed by devoting himself to the prosperity
of the country, the happiness of the people, the reunification of the country and the accomplishment of the cause of global independence.
To be screened in this period are also documentary and feature films dealing with the great personality of leader Kim Jong Il who glorifies the honor and dignity of Kim Il Sung's Korea by protecting the destiny of the country and nation true to his last instructions, holding aloft the great Songun banner, and the struggle of the Korean people.
Among them are documentary films "The 90th Birth Anniversary of the Great Leader Comrade Kim Il Sung", "They Were Always Together on the Road to Bring About the People's Well-being," "Holding the Great Brilliant Commander in High Esteem" and feature films "Star of Korea" and "Mt. Paektu."
An opening ceremony was held at the People's Palace of Culture today.
Present were Jong Ha Chol, secretary of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, and other officials.
An opening speech was made by Kim Jong Ho, chairman of the Central Committee of the General Federation of the Unions of Literature and the Arts of Korea.
The participants appreciated documentary film "Great Lodestar of Great National Unity" and feature film "He Was a Senior Colonel".
Sixth Kimilsungia Festival Opens
Pyongyang, April 13 (KCNA) -- The Sixth Kimilsungia Festival was opened with a grand ceremony here today on the occasion of the Day of the Sun.
Put on the exhibition halls are at least 7,000 potted Kimilsungias presented by commissions and ministries of the Cabinet, national institutions, armed forces organs, people's security institutions, numerous organisations in different provinces, working people, diplomatic missions of various countries and international organizations here and members of the Pyongyang Mission of the National Democratic Front of South Korea.
The ceremony was attended by Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly, Pak Pong Ju, premier of the Cabinet, and others.
Present on invitation were members of delegations of different countries and foreign guests participating in the festival and overseas Koreans staying in the socialist homeland.
Kang Nung Su, chairman of the DPRK Kimilsungia-Kimjongilia Committee, in his address said that the festival of praising the great man along with the flower of the sun has been traditionalized every year as more grand and significant one amidst growing expectation and interest of humankind.
According to him, the Czechoslovak Communist Party, the Party for Unity and Progress of Guinea, the Central Committee of the All India Forward Bloc and other political parties and public organizations of different countries sent messages congratulating the on-going festival.
Second-day Acrobatic Performance Given
Pyongyang, April 13 (KCNA) -- Second-day performance was given by acrobats from different countries participating in the 22nd April Spring Friendship Art Festival at the Pyongyang Circus Theater on Monday evening.
A Finnish acrobat presented "sawing skill" which was highly appreciated at an international circus festival. He began his performance by chanting slogans praising the Juche idea after kindling a torch.
A Cambodian acrobat wittily represented part of the traditional national wrestling tournament in Cambodia in interlude "Wrestling".
A magic trick specially prepared by a Finnish wizard was acclaimed by the spectators for its good humor and wonderful representation.
A Mongolian conjurer in interlude "Concert" invited spectators to the stage and let them play mock instruments. He sang in fluent Korean the theme song of the Korean feature film "Bellflower", delighting the spectators.
Russian clowns successfully presented a variety of sleight-of-hand tricks including "Beating drum" and "Guitar trick," impressing the spectators.
Also staged were "Mixed Duet Etude", a combination of harmonious rhythms and plastic artistry, by Russian acrobats and other numbers.
The performance continues.
U.S. Sinister Intention Flailed
Pyongyang, April 13 (KCNA) -- With the "National Assembly election" in south Korea just ahead the U.S. announced its plan to deploy the latest Aegis ship in the East Sea of Korea, which it usually sent to major dispute-torn areas and regions for strategic operations. It is creating a terror-ridden atmosphere by rendering the situation extremely tense. In this regard Rodong Sinmun today says in a signed commentary:
This action taken by the U.S. is intended to give a shot in the arm of the pro-U.S. ultra-right conservative forces in south Korea who find themselves in a tight corner in the wake of the passage of the "the motion on the impeachment against the president" through the "National Assembly" and help them improve their image in the "election."
The NA passage of "the motion on impeachment" was a farce staged under the backstage manipulation of the U.S. in a bid to stem the trend of democratizing the south Korean society, dash the desire for independent reunification against the U.S. and reinforce its foundation of colonial rule over south Korea.
The political situation in south Korea in the wake of the passage of this "motion" is, however, turning quite contrary to the expectation of the U.S. and ultra-right conservative forces.
The present situation proves that the pro-U.S. conservative forces will not be able to get rid of the bottomless abyss of ruin, far from "being elected to the NA."
Nobody knows what terrible drug the U.S. and the ultra-right conservative forces including the Grand National Party of south Korea will prescribe in case the situation turns quite contrary to their expectation. The south Korean people should frustrate the U.S. criminal attempt at the risk of their destiny and life and foil any plot to turn the situation in its favor through joint actions.
A signed commentary of Minju Joson accuses the U.S. of working hard to strain the situation with the "election" in south Korea just ahead and give a shot in the arm of the pro-U.S. conservative forces.
Performances of Spring Festival Go on before Full Houses
Pyongyang, April 13 (KCNA) -- The 22nd April Spring Friendship Art Festival which opened in Pyongyang on April 11 is going on before full houses. Performances continued on Monday at different theaters and public halls in the city.
Working people from all walks of life, artistes and youth and students in Pyongyang and diplomatic envoys of different countries, embassy officials here, foreign guests and overseas Koreans enjoyed the performances.
Dance pieces presented by the Russian Ballet Troupe composed of over ten prize winners at international concours, People's Artistes and Merited Artistes of the former Soviet Union and Merited Artistes of Russia left deep impressions on the audiences.
Ivailo Trifonov, an international concours winner of the Bulgarian Musical Troupe, sang a world-famous Italian song, while a soloist of the Chamber Orchestra of the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory who is also an international concours winner sang the Korean song "The Forest Sways."
British singer Suzanna Clarke who earned fame as a world-renowned singer through her performance tours of European and American regions wonderfully sang world famous songs with high artistry and Patricia Moreno, national concours winner of the Austrian Musical Troupe, sang the Korean song "Charisma" with refined artistic skill to win wild acclamation of the audience.
An international concours winner of the Argentine Musical Troupe Carlos Palazzo well sang songs showing the inherent custom and tradition of the Argentine nation.
A Ukrainian singer who is an international concours winner sang a famous opera song composed by Verdi while British artistes represented in beautiful melody with enchanting artistic skill the instrumental concert "Tropical Zone Rhythm of Caribbean Sea."
Italian conductor Filippo Tore who received Magnolia Belt at the opening performance of the festival was enthusiastically acclaimed when he masterfully conducted world famous songs.
Instrumentalist Yevgeni Liatte of the Belorussian Musical Troupe who won prizes at ten odd international and home concours wonderfully played the trumpet solo "The Ball in Venice".
The Bayan duet of the Swiss Duet Troupe deeply impressed the audience by its truthful representation of love for the homeland through melodies rich in national flavor.
Kim Yong Chol, international concours winner of the Art Troupe of Koreans in China, gave a successful representation of man's solo "Soldiers Live near the General" to suit the tune of the song while Sin Sang Won, an international concours winner of the Art Troupe of Koreans in the U.S., touched the heartstring of the audience by his peculiar cello depiction of "Seashore under Glow."
Artistes of the International United Confederation of Koreans were highly acclaimed by the audience when they successfully represented the theme of the work with perfect ensemble and beautiful rhythm in the female vocal solo and dance "Glad to Meet You" and delighted the audience by performing the dance "Greeting Spring" with a light rhythm.
The second-day performances were given amidst the overflowing feelings of independence, peace and friendship between the Korean people and artistes from various countries of the world. They truthfully represented the noble idea of the festival and its brilliant aspect.
The performances continue.
It Is Not Interference in Japan's Domestic Issue
Pyongyang, April 13 (KCNA) -- The Japanese chief executive shortly ago grumbled that "it is strange for foreigners to oppose honoring the memory of war dead of Japan". He had in mind his visit to the Yasukuni Shrine.
Commenting on this, a news analyst of Minju Joson today says:
It is universally recognized that Japanese politicians' visits to the shrine cannot be a domestic matter of Japan.
Preserved in the shrine are memorial tablets of war criminals who were judged by the international community and justice for having committed previously unknown anti-human crimes against the Asian people, buoyed by the fever of continental aggression.
It is the political creed and target of action of the Japanese reactionaries to turn Japan into a militarist state which would ride high and mighty in the conquest of Asia and aggression on the continent as in the Second World War.
Japan has already emerged a world's leading military power and its heavily-armed "Self-defence Forces" are prowling about in different parts of the world.
Japan is pointing its accusing finger at the international community, complaining about its "interference in the internal affairs" while seeking conquest of Asia and the world. It is a political folly disclosing the shamelessness peculiar to Japan.
Japan would be well advised to drop the despicable trick for deceiving and fooling the international community and stop at once its dangerous militarist moves for overseas aggression which would lead it to self-destruction.
Games for "Mangyongdae Cup" Open
Pyongyang, April 13 (KCNA) -- Games for "Mangyongdae Cup" were opened on the occasion of the Day of the Sun.
The games have brought together many sports groups in Pyongyang and local areas.
The participants will compete in at least 50 events such as football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, marathon, weightlifting, pro-boxing, archery, swimming, ice hockey and Korean wrestling at indoor stadiums and stadiums in Pyongyang, Wonsan, Haeju, Samjiyon and other parts of the country.
An opening ceremony was held at the Basketball Gymnasium in Chongchun Street today.
Present were Kim Jung Rin, secretary of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, and officials concerned.
An opening speech was made by Mun Jae Dok, chairman of the Physical Culture and Sports Guidance Commission.
The ceremony was followed by a basketball match.
"Chongryon Patriotic Woodland" Created
Pyongyang, April 13 (KCNA) -- Chongryon (General Association of Korean Residents in Japan) Patriotic Woodland created in Majang-ri, Junghwa County, Pyongyang was commissioned with due ceremony today.
The woodland covers at least 100 hectares of land under acacia, pine nut, larch, poplar and fruit trees and various other species of trees.
The ceremony was attended by Ro Tu Chol, vice-premier of the Cabinet, officials concerned, the delegation of Koreans in Japan led by Ho Jong Man, chief vice-chairman of the Central Standing Committee of Chongryon, the delegation of Chongryon Patriotic Woodland led by Pak Un Sung, chief secretary of the Economic Committee of the Chongryon Central Standing Committee, and Koreans in Japan staying in the socialist homeland.
Jang Il Son, minister of Land and Environment Preservation, in a report said that Chongryon officials and Koreans in Japan proposed to create the "Chongryon Patriotic Woodland" representing their patriotism and sent saplings and seeds of good species to the homeland and donated vehicles and equipment needed for forestation and its management.
Leader Kim Jong Il highly praised Chongryon officials and Koreans in Japan for having displayed devotion in the noble work to convert mountains of the homeland into a thick woodland and greenery and showed such a profound care as creating the "Chongryon Patriotic Woodland" there.
Speeches were made by An Pyong Ok, vice-chairwoman of the Tokyo Metropolis Headquarters of the Korean Democratic Women's Union in Japan, and Jang Jun Gap, deputy department director of the Ministry of Land and Environment Preservation.
The participants planted trees after being briefed on the woodland.
Oath-Taking Ceremony of Servicepersons Held
Pyongyang, April 13 (KCNA) -- A ceremony of servicepersons of the three services of the Korean People's Army was solemnly held in the plaza of the Kumsusan Memorial Palace today to pay high tribute to President Kim Il Sung and vow loyalty to Supreme Commander Kim Jong Il on the occasion of the Day of the Sun.
Present were Jo Myong Rok, director of the KPA General Political Department, Kim Yong Chun, chief of the KPA General Staff, Kim Il Chol, minister of the People's Armed Forces, senior officials of the ministry, general officers and other officers and soldiers.
A 21 gun-salute boomed amid the playing of the music "Song of General Kim Il Sung."
All the participants looked up in salute to the portrait of Generalissimo Kim Il Sung.
Jo Myong Rok in a speech said that the great exploits performed by Kim Il Sung will shine for all ages as he exerted tireless efforts for scores of years to fully demonstrate to the world the dignity and might of Juche Korea and usher in a new era of global independence.
Saying that Kim Jong Il represents the destiny of Kim Il Sung's Korea and a banner of victory, he called on all the servicepersons to devotedly defend the headquarters of the revolution holding Kim Jong Il in high esteem with loyalty.
All the servicepersons who lined up in the plaza solemnly vowed to firmly guarantee the accomplishment of the revolutionary cause of Juche and victory in the cause of global independence with military power under his Songun revolutionary leadership, responding in chorus to the speech representing the unshakable faith and will of the army of the DPRK.
Then followed a march-past of the KPA servicepersons present.
Korea, Cradle of Humankind
Pyongyang, April 13 (KCNA) -- Korea, which boasts of many picturesque rivers and mountains, is one of the several cradles of humankind in the world.
It has been proved by many relics and remains belonging to the beginning period of humankind discovered in Pyongyang and other areas of the Korean peninsula.
Typical of them are Komunmoru relics discovered in a grotto in Huku-ri of Sangwon County, Pyongyang. They, belonging to a million years ago, the early period of the Old Stone Age, are among the oldest primitive relics ever found in the world.
The primitive stone implements and fossil animal bones found out there were proved to be remnants left behind by dawn men.
Meanwhile, fossil Paleolithic men called "Hwadae Man", "Ryokpho Man" and "Tokchon Man" were discovered in Soksong-ri of Hwadae County, North Hamgyong Province, Taehyon-dong of Ryokpho District, Pyongyang, and Tokchon City of South Phyongan Province respectively.
The relics belonging to the middle of the Paleolithic era or over 100,000 years ago were discovered in Kulpho-ri of Rason City.
They are typical of those left behind by Paleolithic men. Fossils and relics of Neolithic men such as "Sungrisan Man", "Mandal Man" and "Ryongkok Man" were also unearthed in various areas.
All the facts prove that the Korean peninsula is one of the areas where humans came into being and developed.
The peninsula had a natural and geographical environment and climate favorable for the birth and development of humankind and a systematic process of the organic evolution.
Though there were several glacial periods in the fourth geological age, the climate of Korea was rather mild as it was slightly affected by them.
The palaeozoological, spore and pollen analysis shows that there was not a radical change in the climate of Korea but only a change from subtropical climate to temperate one.
Land Lease Contract Signed between North and South
Kaesong, April 13 (KCNA) -- A contract for the lease of one million-phyong factory plottage at the first phase of the construction of the Kaesong Industrial Zone was signed in Kaesong today.
It was inked by Pak Chang Ryon, general director of the General Bureau for the Central Guidance to the Special Zone Development, from the north side and Kim Jin Ho, president of the Land Company, and Kim Yun Gyu, president of Hyundai Asan, from the south side.
The conclusion and effectuation of the land lease contract between the north and the south would help push forward on a full scale the project in the one million-phyong factory plottage at the first phase of the Kaesong Industrial Zone.
Floral Baskets from Japanese Figures
Pyongyang, April 13 (KCNA) -- Leader Kim Jong Il was presented today with floral baskets by Japanese figures Takashi Nada, representative of the Ehime, Japan, Institute for Modern Korean Studies, Kosuke Tokita, chairman of the Chiba Prefecture, Japan, Ichihara Society for Korean Studies, Fusatoshi Fujisawa, representative of the Love and Peace of Japan and the Society for Assisting Korean Schools in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan on the occasion of the Day of the Sun and the 11th anniversary of Kim Jong Il's election as chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK.
The ribbons of the floral baskets bore the words "We sincerely wish Your Excellency Great General Secretary Kim Jong Il good health."
Kim Jong Il Inspects KPA Sub-unit
Pyongyang, April 13 (KCNA) -- Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army Kim Jong Il, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK, inspected a sub-unit of KPA unit 156.
He acquainted himself with the unit's performance of duty and looked round combat technical equipment. Then he watched an indoor training of soldiers in the technical lecture room.
He set forth important tasks which would serve as guidelines in further increasing the unit's combat capability, greatly satisfied to learn that the sub-unit has trained its servicepersons as a match-for-a-hundred fighters proficient in handling combat technical equipment and equipped with a high level of operation commanding ability and combat capability by building an effective technical lecture room and training hall and organizing intensive training.
He took deep care of the service and living of soldiers, looking round an education room, a bedroom, a mess hall, a washroom, a daily provision store, a vegetable field, an outdoor resting place and other places of the unit.
He showed profound loving care for every detail of their living ranging from the heating of their bedrooms, processing of subsidiary food and the cultivation of vegetable to the quality of their photos.
He spared time to see an art performance given by soldiers of a company of the sub-unit.
He congratulated them on their successful performance, greatly pleased to see Private First Class Kang Chol Min and other soldiers of the company singing the songs of struggle, the songs of revolution, in single-hearted unity.
He gave the servicepersons of the sub-unit a pair of binoculars, a machine gun and an automatic rifle as gifts before having a photo session with them.
He was accompanied by Ri Yong Chol, member of the Central Military Commission of the WPK and first deputy department director of its Central Committee.
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Kim Jong Il inspecciona subunidad de la Unidad No. 980 del EPC
Pyongyang, 13 de abril (ATCC) -- El Dirigente Kim Jong Il, Secretario General del Partido del Trabajo de Corea (PTC), Presidente del Comite de Defensa Nacional de la Republica Popular Democratica de Corea y Comandante Supremo del Ejercito Popular de Corea (EPC), inspecciono una subunidad de la Unidad No. 980 del EPC.
Luego de recibir el parte de recibimiento, el Dirigente paso a la posicion de fuego para enterarse del estado de cumplimiento del deber de la Unidad y de preparacion combativa de los militares.
Expreso gran satisfaccion de que todos los oficiales y soldados cumplen con responsabilidad el servicio de guardia al mantener una alta vigilancia frente a las recrudescentes maniobras de agresion de los imperialistas e indico las tareas programaticas que sirven de guia para fortalecer por todos los medios la combatividad de la Unidad.
El Comandante Supremo, al recorrer la sala de leccion tecnica general, hizo conocimiento del estado de entrenamiento de los militares.
Hizo constar con regocijo que la Unidad acondiciono excelentemente la sala de leccion tecnica eficiente y al fortalecer incesantemente los ejercicios prepara firmemente a los militares como combatientes dotados de la alta tecnica militar y la capacidad combativa y capaces de pelear a solas contra ciento y evaluo altamente los meritos de ellos quienes dedican todo lo suyo para consolidar ferreamente la linea de defensa de la patria.
Al recorrer el recinto del cuartel, se entero del estado de administracion de la Unidad.
Senalo que todas las unidades del EPC realizan en el nivel supremo el ejercicio combativo y politico y la administracion de sus recintos y subrayo que este gran cambio demuestra fehacientemente el alto nivel de la preparacion ideologica, moral, cultural y de rasgos de nuestro ejercito, abanderado y grueso de la revolucion mediante el Songun (priorizacion militar).
Acto seguido, el Dirigente recorrio la sala de educacion, el dormitorio, el comedor, el bano, el deposito diario, el establo y otros varios lugares de la Unidad para prodigar cordial atencion a la vida de los soldados.
Se fotografio junto a los militares de la subunidad.
Le acompanaron los generales de ejercito del EPC, Ri Myong Su, Hyon Chol Hae y Pak Jae Gyong, y Ri Yong Chol, miembro de la Comision Militar Central y primer subjefe de departamento del CC, del PTC.
Kim Jong Il recibe cestos de flores de personalidades japonesas
Pyongyang, 13 de abril (ATCC) -- El Dirigente Kim Jong Il recibio el dia 13 los cestos de flores que le dirigieran con motivo del Dia del Sol (cumpleanos del Presidente Kim Il Sung) y del 11 aniversario de su eleccion como Presidente del Comite de Defensa Nacional de la Republica Popular Democratica de Corea las personalidades japonesas, entre otras, Takashi Nata, delegado del Instituto de Ehime por Estudio de Corea Moderna, Kosuke Dokita, presidente de la Sociedad de Estudio sobre Asuntos de Corea en Ichihara del departamento de Chiba, Fusatoshi Fujisawa, delegado de "Amor y Paz" de Japon, y la Sociedad Departamental de Fukuoka por el apoyo a las escuelas coreanas.
En las cintas de los cestos se leian: "Deseamos de todo corazon buena salud a Su Excelencia el gran Secretario General Kim Jong Il".
Erigida estatua de bronce de Kim Il Sung en casa de creacion
Pyongyang, 13 de abril (ATCC) -- Tuvo lugar el dia 12 la ceremonia de descubrimiento de la estatua de bronce del Presidente Kim Il Sung erigida en la Casa de Creacion Mansudae con motivo del significativo Dia del Sol (15 de abril), estatua que describe la majestuosa imagen del Presidente a caballo de guerra tomando binoculos en mano.
En la ocasion participaron el presidente del Presidium de la Asamblea Popular Suprema de la Republica Popular Democratica de Corea, Kim Yong Nam, los secretarios del CC del Partido del Trabajo de Corea (PTC) Jong Ha Chol, Kim Jung Rin y Kim Ki Nam y el viceprimer ministro del Consejo de Ministros Kwak Pom Gi.
El velo de la estatua de bronce fue quitado por cuadros y benemeritos.
Cuando se quito despacio el velo, aparecio la majestuosa figura del Presidente.
Al momento, estallaron las efusivas aclamaciones de "!Viva!" entre los participantes y volaron miles de globos de goma.
Mientras se interpretaba la musica de la ocasion, fue colocado ante ella un cesto de flores enviado por el Dirigente Kim Jong Il, Secretario General del PTC, Presidente del Comite de Defensa Nacional de la RPDC y Comandante Supremo del Ejercito Popular de Corea (EPC).
Tambien, fueron depositados los cestos de flores a nombre del CC del PTC, el Presidium de la Asamblea Popular Suprema de la RPDC, el Consejo de Ministros de la RPDC, organizaciones de trabajadores, ministerios, organos centrales, organismos, fabricas, empresas e institutos superiores de la ciudad de Pyongyang.
Todos los participantes rindieron tributo al Presidente en senal del sentimiento de respeto y veneracion hacia el.
Kim Yong Nam, en su discurso de la ocasion, dijo que la RPDC erigio por primera vez la estatua de bronce del Presidente a caballo, gran monumento de fidelidad de la epoca del Songun (priorizacion militar), lo cual constituye una gran gloria y alegria tanto para todos los oficiales y soldados del EPC y otros habitantes como para los funcionarios y empleados de la Casa de Creacion Mansudae.
Tambien -subrayo- es un nuevo monumento de lealtad erigido en la epoca del Songun gracias a la sabia direccion del estimado Dirigente y al sentimiento de ardiente fidelidad de los funcionarios y creadores de dicha Casa, los militantes del partido y otros trabajadores de todo el pais.
Cesto de flores del Cuerpo de Consejeros Economicos y Comerciales
Pyongyang, 13 de abril (ATCC) -- Con motivo del Dia del Sol (cumpleanos del Presidente Kim Il Sung), el Cuerpo de Consejeros Economicos y Comerciales en Corea deposito el dia 12, con un sentimiento de veneracion infinita al Presidente, un cesto de flores ante su estatua de bronce en la colina Mansu y le rindio homenaje.