Magazine Marking WPK Founding Anniversary Issued in Thailand

     Pyongyang, October 11 (KCNA) -- The magazine "Warm Congratulations on 59th Founding Anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea" was published by the Organization for the Study of the Juche Idea of Thailand on the occasion of the anniversary. The magazine carries articles and photos introducing the Juche idea and Korea.
    It also informs the readers of recent activities of the organization.

Regulations of Insurance in Kaesong Industrial Zone Adopted

     Pyongyang, October 11 (KCNA) -- Decision No. 35 of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly "On the Adoption of the Regulations of Insurance in the Kaesong Industrial Zone" dated September 21, Juche 93 (2004) has been published. The decision says the regulations were adopted and the Cabinet and organs concerned of the DPRK are to take working measures for their implementation.
    The regulations consist of 28 articles.
    The mission of the regulations is to strictly establish the system and order in the work of insurance in the Kaesong industrial zone so as to help toward stabilizing the business activities and life of those who reside and stay there.
    The regulations are applied to the enterprises, branches and offices established in the Kaesong industrial zone.
    They are applied also to the south Koreans, overseas Koreans and foreigners who stay and reside in the industrial zone.

Regulations on Real Estate in Mt. Kumgang Tourist Zone Adopted

     Pyongyang, October 11 (KCNA) -- Decision No. 36 of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly "On the Adoption of the Regulations on Real Estate in Mt. Kumgang Tourist Zone" dated September 21, Juche 93 (2004), has been published. The decision says the regulations were adopted and the Cabinet and organs concerned of the DPRK are to take working measures for their implementation.
    The regulations consist of 57 articles of four chapters.
    The mission of the regulations is to strictly establish the order of acquisition and dealing of the real estate in Mt. Kumgang Tourist Zone so as to fully ensure economic activities and living conditions of enterprises and individuals.
    The regulations are applied to the enterprises and individuals that acquire, transfer, lease and mortgage real estate in Mt. Kumgang Tourist Zone.
    They are applied also to those enterprises and individuals that acquire real estate for the construction of infrastructure linking a spot outside the tourist area to it.

Passage of "North Korean Human Rights Act" Assailed

     Pyongyang, October 11 (KCNA) -- The Solidarity of Youth and Students for Implementing the June 15 South-North Joint Declaration in south Korea reportedly made public a statement on Oct. 6 denouncing the passage of the "North Korean Human Rights Act" at U.S. Congress. The statement noted that the adoption of the act was prompted by a scheme to infringe upon the sovereignty of the north and start a war on the Korean peninsula at any cost by finding a pretext.
    The act is an offspring of the foul and reckless hostile policy towards the north intended to institutionalize "support" to the stooges of the U.S. who vilify the north and fall in with the moves to stifle the north and, through this, to foster national division, it said, and went on:
    The U.S. should retract the act at once. Otherwise, it would face a stern judgment by the Korean nation that opposes war and loves peace.

Nepali Prime Minister Supports Cause of Korean People

     Pyongyang, October 11 (KCNA) -- Sher Bahadur Deuba, Nepali prime minister and chairman of the Nepali Congress (Democratic), hoped that the Korean people would record good results in the efforts to build socialism and achieve the country's reunification under the wise leadership of Kim Jong Il when he met with the DPRK ambassador to Nepal on a courtesy call on him on October 5. On behalf of the Nepalese government he sincerely wished Kim Jong Il, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission and supreme commander of the Korean People's Army, good health and greater success in his noble work of leading the WPK and the Korean people.

WPK Founding Anniversary Celebrated

     Pyongyang, October 11 (KCNA) -- The 59th founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) was significantly celebrated in the DPRK. Art performances of schoolchildren were given at the Mangyongdae Schoolchildren's Palace and the Pyongyang Schoolchildren's Palace on Oct. 10.
    They were appreciated by Kim Jung Rin, secretary of the WPK Central Committee, officials concerned, officials of the ministries and national institutions and officials and working people in Pyongyang.
    A performance was given by members of the art groups of the Mangyongdae Schoolchildren's Palace at the palace and vocal and instrumental solos and solo dances proved successful at the national contest of schoolchildren were presented at the Pyongyang Schoolchildren's Palace.
    The performers put on the stage accordion ensemble of immortal famous work "Korea, I Will Glorify Thee," a vocal solo of Korean folk song "We Loudly Shout Long Live the General," a dance "I Have Answered My Younger Brother's Question," a female vocal solo "Let's Become Soldier of the Army of the General," a chorus "Let Us Uphold Father Kim Jong Il with Ample Knowledge, High Morality and Strong Body" and so on. In these numbers they successfully represented their happiness under the care of the WPK and their firm pledge to be fully prepared themselves as reliable reserves of the party.
    The performances deeply impressed the audience for their high ideological value and artistic merit.
    Meanwhile, performances were given at theatres in Pyongyang and in local areas on the same occasion.
    The revolutionary opera "Sea of Blood" was staged at the Pyongyang Grand Theatre, a long puppet show "The Honest Third Son" at the Pyongyang Puppet Theatre, a performance by artistes of the Korean People's Army Song and Dance Ensemble at the April 25 House of Culture, a concert by the State Symphony Orchestra at the Moranbong Theatre, a concert by the Symphony Orchestra of the Yun I Sang Music Institute at the Yun I Sang Concert Hall and acrobatic performances were given at the Korean People's Army Circus Theatre and the Pyongyang Circus Theatre in celebration of the day.
    Colorful performances were given at theatres and houses of culture in all provinces including North Phyongan and North Hamgyong Provinces.
    Evening galas of youths and students took place in different parts of the country on the same day.

KCNA Urges U.S. to Rebuild Groundwork of Six-party Talks

     Pyongyang, October 11 (KCNA) -- U.S. State Deputy Secretary Armitage was reported to have blustered that if north Korea rejects the resumption of the six-party talks it is possible for the U.S. to refer the issue to the UN Security Council so that it may discuss sanctions. This remark arouses the vigilance of the DPRK. This only reveals the U.S. foolish attempt to shift the blame for the delay of the resumption of the six-party talks on to the DPRK and put pressure upon it to come out to the talks.
    The public opinion is growing critical of this remark as it indicated the U.S. true intention to settle the nuclear issue between the DPRK and the U.S. by strength, not through dialogue.
    Senior officials of the U.S. State Department are asserting that the DPRK is deliberately delaying the talks, waiting for the outcome of the U.S. presidential election in the hope that the six-party talks can be represented by a better partner from the U.S. This is sheer nonsense. The DPRK is not in a position to come out to the talks because the U.S. has deliberately laid a stumbling block in the way of the dialogue and dropped a check-bar on it.
    The DPRK's stand to seek a negotiated settlement of the nuclear issue remains unchanged. The DPRK set it as its general goal to denuclearize the Korean peninsula, advanced the proposal of "reward for freeze" from a steadfast stand to seek a peaceful negotiated solution to the nuclear issue and has made sincere efforts for its materialization.
    Had the U.S. accepted the aboveboard proposal, the fourth round of the six-party talks would have already been held and have proved fruitful.
    The U.S., however, clarified its political stance that there can never be any reward even after the DPRK freezes its nuclear facilities, consistently asserted that the DPRK must accept the CVID in an aim to disarm it and has threatened it, saying that the U.S. has even a military option on the table.
    What should not be overlooked is the fact that it raised a hue and cry over the fiction of "uranium enrichment" of the DPRK while shutting eyes to the nuclear-related secret experiments conducted by south Korea, as if nothing serious had happened.
    These improper acts of the U.S. prompted by its hostile policy toward the DPRK have totally overturned the groundwork of the talks, beclouding their prospect.
    This notwithstanding, the U.S. is claiming that the DPRK is to blame for the delay of the resumption of the talks in a bid to mislead the public opinion and contemplating even UN sanctions. This is an intolerable criminal act.
    Sanctions mean a war and war does not know any mercy. If the U.S. applies more sanctions to the DPRK by putting the UN in motion, the DPRK will promptly and resolutely react to it with self-defensive war deterrent force.
    Then the U.S. will be held wholly responsible for all ensuing fatal consequences.
    The U.S. should not talk about sham dialogue which is no more than a window-dressing but take a sincere and constructive stand to approach talks with a true willingness to solve the nuclear issue, judging the reality with reason before regretting belatedly.
    If the U.S. is willing to solve the nuclear issue peacefully, though belatedly, it should stop applying double-standards over the nuclear issue, drop its hostile policy toward the DPRK and rebuild the groundwork of the talks.
    Only then can the six-party talks be put on its track and can progress be made for a solution to the nuclear issue.
    The DPRK is of the view that the nuclear issue can be solved only when both sides of the DPRK and the U.S. discuss the issue from an equal stand of respecting and trusting each other.

RS on Perfect Unity Based on Comradeship and Sense of Obligation

     Pyongyang, October 11 (KCNA) -- The perfect unity in the DPRK is characterized by unity in thinking, purpose, morality and sense of obligation because the unity of its army and people around leader Kim Jong Il in one idea, the Songun revolutionary idea, is organically linked with the unity based on revolutionary comradeship and sense of obligation. Rodong Sinmun Monday says this in a signed article. Kim Jong Il is not only the great leader but the supreme incarnation of comradeship, it says, and goes on:
    His great personality represents the trait and true picture of our revolutionary ranks united close in one mind and one purpose.
    The leader knows the people and vice versa. They trust and follow each other and share sweets and bitters while taking the long and thorny road of revolution together. This is the mode of existence of our perfect unity.
    It is true that the DPRK's economy and people's living have been adversely affected by the desperate moves of the enemy to suffocate it but our unity in mind remains unhurt. On the contrary this unity has grown stronger and society remains stable.
    The more difficult the situation gets, the deeper the trust and loyalty of the army and people in the DPRK to their leader grows. This is based on their profound understanding of the unheard-of greatness and immortal feats of Kim Jong Il and their absolute trust in him, the incarnation of love, trust and sense of obligation.
    The matchless military deterrent force the DPRK has built for years remains strong thanks to this unity in mind.
    The DPRK's army and people will certainly emerge victorious in the final decisive battle to settle accounts with the U.S. imperialists, united close behind Kim Jong Il in comradeship and sense of obligation.

Reconstr. of Ryongchon County Township Shows Might of Korean People's Unity

     Pyongyang, October 11 (KCNA) -- The township of Ryongchon County, North Phyongan Province of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, has been reconstructed amid concern of local and foreign people after its destruction by an wagon explosion. Modern dwelling houses for 1,650 families, a primary school, college of agriculture and many public buildings have been built on the debris in a matter of several months, presenting a beautiful scenery.
    It is the fruition of the efforts exerted by the Korean people overcoming any difficulties, rallied in mind around the leader.
    Upon hearing the news of the disaster, leader Kim Jong Il said that the township should be reconstructed not merely to the original state but on a high level at the earliest date.
    He formed a powerful construction force with over 35,000 people including competent designers of national institutions, servicemen and constructors of the capital and gave them instructions regarding the reconstruction of the township on several dozen occasions.
    Under his wise guidance, the whole Party, state and army have turned out as one in the reconstruction of Ryongchon.
    It was servicemen who rushed first to the afflicted area after the explosion. In response to the call of Supreme Commander Kim Jong Il, they displayed a matchless spirit of devotion and sacrifice to save the lives and properties of people and heal damage.
    Saying that it was the order of the supreme commander to stabilize the life of the inhabitants as quickly as possible, they undertook the most difficult projects and worked day and night to carry them out, sharing their meal with hunger-stricken children.
    Families of servicemen donated their quilts, daily necessaries, food and domestic animals to the people in the afflicted area.
    Numerous people volunteered to the afflicted area to do rehabilitation work devotedly and aid the people there with sincerity.
    The wonderful reconstruction of Ryongchon instill into the mind of the Korean people the firm confidence that as they are led by Kim Jong Il, they can convert misfortune into blessing and will certainly emerge victorious.

Folk Customs of Korean People in October

     Pyongyang, October 11 (KCNA) -- The traditional folk customs of the resourceful and diligent Korean people are well reflected in their national dishes and folk amusements in October. Typical of them is the custom related with chrysanthemum. The flower, which opens in full bloom to add beauty to autumn, has widely been used in the dietary life.
    The Korean people, with a strong sense of justice and straight moral character, are fond of chrysanthemum blooming even in frosty weather.
    There are historical records that Korean people used to take rice-cake mixed with petals of chrysanthemum and drink liquor with its petals floating on it and recite poems about the flower on Jungyangjol (lunar September 9).
    The typical dishes mixed with petals of chrysanthemum are honeyed pancake of glutinous rice and honeyed juice with sliced pear, citron, pomegranate and pine nuts.
    Chrysanthemum liquor is a famous health drink. It is made with its cleaned petals and stalks and millet. It is brewed for a year untill next October.
    Among the amusements in October is hide-and-seek reflecting the mental characteristics of children.

Kim Yong Nam Greets Equatorial Guinean President

     Pyongyang, October 11 (KCNA) -- Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, sent a message of greetings to Equatorial Guinean President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo Monday on the occasion of the 36th anniversary of its independence. Expressing the belief that the good friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries would further develop in various fields, the message sincerely wished the president greater success in his noble work for the stability and prosperity of the country.

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Kim Jong Il dirige sobre terreno Planta de Patos de Ryongji

     Pyongyang, 11 de octubre (ATCC) -- El Dirigente Kim Jong Il, Secretario General del Partido del Trabajo de Corea, Presidente del Comite de Defensa Nacional de la Republica Popular Democratica de Corea y Comandante Supremo del Ejercito Popular de Corea dirigio sobre el terreno la nueva Planta de Patos de Ryongji, construida por los militares del EPC. Esta planta de mas de 55 mil metros cuadrados de area arquitectonica, que tiene todos sus procesos automatizados, es otra riqueza del pais preparada por la politica popular del PTC que tiene por el principio supremo de sus actividades el fomento del bienestar de las masas populares.
    Tras escuchar explicaciones sobre la planta frente al plano de la vista panoramica de esta, el Dirigente se informo en detalles del estado de construccion y las verdaderas facetas de la administracion y operacion recorriendo el exterior y el interior.
    Se mostro muy satisfecho de que los uniformados-constructores llevaron a cabo de modo excelente esta obra en un ano y pico.
    Subrayo que gracias a la lucha heroica de los uniformados del EPC fue levantada otra creacion, que se transmitira eternamente junto con la epoca del Songun (priorizacion militar), sobre esta tierra patria donde se registran un sinnumero de milagros y hazanas brillantes, y asi valoro de altos sus meritos y les agradecio por el respecto.
    En esta planta construida excelentemente en un lugar muy apropiado fue asegurada al maximo nivel la calidad del proyecto y la construccion, de lo cual hasta las generaciones remotamente futuras se admiraran, dijo asi el Dirigente y elogio que esta magnifica creacion es el fruto del noble patriotismo y el inagotable poderio del EPC que no escatima esfuerzos abnegados y sudor de fidelidad en aras de la prosperidad y florecimiento de la patria.
    Luego, presento concretamente las tareas que se presentan en la administracion y la operacion de la planta como el mejor acondicionamiento y el aumento de la produccion a un nivel mas alto en un tiempo muy cercano.
    Tras finalizar su recorrido por la planta, el Dirigente presento otras tareas programaticas que serviran de guia en el aumento de la produccion de la carne y huevos.
    Para garantizar a nuestro pueblo las condiciones de la abundante vida alimenticia es preciso registrar un cambio revolucionario en la ganaderia, inclusive en la avicultura, apunto el Dirigente y continuo que para este fin, hay que cientifizar y modernizar los procesos productivos de todas las granjas ganaderas e investigar y desarrollar activamente las optimas variedades que crezcan rapido y pesen mucho.
    Exhorto a garantizar una vida mas rica y culta a las masas populares al desplegar energicamente en todos los sectores y unidades la lucha por desarrollar intensamente la ganaderia como una campana masiva.
    Le acompanaron Pak Pong Ju, premier del Consejo de Ministros, el vicemariscal del EPC Kim Yong Chun, miembro del CDN de la RPDC y jefe del Estado Mayor General del EPC, el vicemariscal del EPC Kim Il Chol, miembro del CDN de la RPDC y ministro de las Fuerzas Armadas Populares, Kim Kuk Thae, Kim Ki Nam y Pak Nam Gi, el miembro de la Comision Militar Central y primer subjefe de departamento del CC, del PTC, Ri Yong Chol, y los generales de ejercito del EPC Hyon Chol Hae y Pak Jae Gyong.

Cestos de flores ante estatuas de bronce de Kim Il Sung

     Pyongyang, 11 de octubre (ATCC) -- Con motivo del 59 aniversario de la fundacion del Partido del Trabajo de Corea fueron depositados cestos de flores ante las estatuas de bronce del Presidente Kim Il Sung. Los oficiales y soldados del Ejercito Popular y ciudadanos de Pyongyang visitaron la estatua de bronce en la colina Mansu.
    Ante esta estatua se hallaba un cesto de flores enviado por el Dirigente Kim Jong Il, Secretario General del PTC, Presidente del Comite de Defensa Nacional de la Republica Popular Democratica de Corea y Comandante Supremo del Ejercito Popular de Corea.
    Mientras se interpretaba la musica de la ocasion, fueron depositados alli los cestos, ramos y ramitas de flores a nombre de los organos del partido, las fuerzas armadas y el poder, entidades sociales, ministerios, organismos centrales, unidades del EPC, instituciones a todos los niveles, fabricas, empresas, granjas, escuelas en esta capital.
    Fueron colocados tambien los cestos de flores a nombre de la sucursal del Frente Democratico Nacional del Sur de Corea en Pyongyang y coreanos en ultramar.
    En las cintas de cestos se leian: "El gran Lider, camarada Kim Il Sung sera inmortal", "El gran Lider, camarada Kim Il Sung estara para siempre con nosotros", "!Las hazanas revolucionarias del gran Lider, Generalisimo Kim Il Sung seran inmarcesibles!", etc. Los participantes rindieron tributo al Presidente, quien acumulo inmortales proezas para la Fundacion del PTC y su desarrollo.
    Tambien fueron colocados cestos de flores ante las estatuas de bronce del Presidente Kim Il Sung en la Universidad y la Academia Militar General que llevan este nombre, el Ministerio de Seguridad del Pueblo, el Palacio de Ninos y Escolares de Pyongyang y otros lugares de esta capital.
    Los oficiales y soldados del EPC, habitantes, jovenes y ninos escolares en distintas partes del pais depositaron los cestos, ramos y ramitas de flores ante las estatuas de bronce del Presidente en sus respectivas localidades y le rindieron tributo.

Actos por 59 aniversario de fundacion del PTC

     Pyongyang, 11 de octubre (ATCC) -- En Corea se festejo significativamente el 59 aniversario de la Fundacion del Partido del Trabajo de Corea. El dia 10, los ninos escolares ofrecieron funciones artisticas en los Palacios de Ninos y Escolares de Mangyongdae y de Pyongyang, respectivamente.
    Las vieron el secretario del CC del Partido del Trabajo de Corea, Kim Jung Rin, y otros cuadros, funcionarios y trabajadores de ministerios, organismos centrales y de la ciudad de Pyongyang.
    En el Palacio de Ninos y Escolares de Mangyongdae hubo una funcion de los miembros del grupo artistico de este plantel y en el de Pyongyang, un concierto de solos de canto, instrumental y de baile seleccionados en el concurso nacional de ninos escolares.
    Los ejecutantes pusieron en la escena un conjunto de acordeones: la imperecedera obra clasica maestra "Corea, te hare grande", el solo folklorico "Cantamos en voz alta !viva el General!", el baile "Conteste a la pregunta de mi hermano", el solo femenino "Seamos el ejercito del General", el coro "Apoyemos al General padre con los ricos conocimientos, nobles virtudes y buen salud" y otras piezas, que reflejan bien los aspectos de ellos mismos que gozan de la felicidad en el regazo del partido y el ardiente juramento de los ninos escolares de prepararse fidedignamente como fidedignas reservas del partido.
    Las funciones dieron profunda impresion a los espectadores por su alto nivel ideo-artistico.
    Por otra parte, la funcion en homenaje a la misma efemeride tuvo lugar en los teatros en la capital y las localidades.
    En el Gran Teatro de Pyongyang tuvo lugar la funcion de la opera revolucionaria "Mar de sangre"; en el teatro de titeres la funcion de titeres en varios actos "Caracter recto del tercero hermano"; en la Casa Cultural 25 de Abril, la funcion de los artistas del Conjunto Artistico del Ejercito Popular de Corea; en el Teatro Morambong y la Casa de Musica de Yun I Sang conciertos de los artistas de la Orquesta Sinfonica Nacional y de la orquesta del Instituto de Musica de Yun I Sang; en los circos del EPC y de Pyongyang las funciones acrobaticas.
    Tambien, tuvieron lugar variados espectaculos en los teatros y casas culturales de todas las provincias incluyendo las de Phyong-an del Norte y de Hamgyong del Norte.
    Por otra parte, en distintos lugares tuvieron lugar veladas de los jovenes y estudiantes en homenaje a esa efemeride.