Solidarity with Korean People's Struggle Expressed by Angolan President

     Pyongyang, November 7 (KCNA) -- Angola expresses invariable support and firm solidarity with the Korean people in their struggle to build a great prosperous powerful nation and reunify the country independently and peacefully, true to the great Songun policy. Angolan President Jose Eduardo Dos Santos said this when receiving credentials from DPRK Ambassador to his country Ri Won Son on November 1. The two countries have long developed the fraternal relations of friendship and cooperation, the president said, adding that Angola would in the future, too, further expand and develop these relations in all fields including politics and economy.

National Cooperation Called for

     Pyongyang, November 7 (KCNA) -- The U.S. is persistently pursuing its policy of war of aggression against the DPRK while brandishing its nuclear club. But this will prove futile in face of the concerted efforts of the Korean nation to implement the June 15 North-South Joint Declaration regarding it as the only weapon for carving out the destiny of the nation. Rodong Sinmun Sunday says this in a signed article.
    It goes on:
    National cooperation is a sure guarantee for protecting peace on the Korean Peninsula and successfully paving the way for the movement for independent reunification.
    The principle of national independence, the principle of strongly opposing flunkeyism and dependence on outsiders, represents the main spirit of national cooperation.
    The principle of national independence is the master key to settling the national issue. Peace and reunification on the Korean Peninsula should be achieved at any cost by the concerted efforts of the Korean nation as the master responsible for them because they are an issue related to its sovereignty and destiny.
    No illusion and dependence on outsiders should be allowed. They only lead to national ruin.
    It is an essential prerequisite to national cooperation to achieve the great unity of the whole nation based on the love for the country and the nation.
    If the Koreans place the love for the country and the nation, the common denominator of a homogenous nation, above anything else and get united based on it irrespective of ideology and system, it is possible to realize effective cooperation among Koreans whereby they can defeat any formidable enemy in the world.
    National cooperation calls for unity based on the love for the country and the nation with the principle of national independence as its main spirit.
    This provides a sure guarantee for protecting peace and security of the nation and successfully conducting the movement for independent reunification.
    National cooperation means independence, peace and reunification. Whoever loves the country and the nation and is concerned about their destiny should unite as one irrespective of ideology, political view, religious belief, class and social strata and abode.

National Championships Held

     Pyongyang, November 7 (KCNA) -- National championships were held in Pyongyang, Hamhung, Sariwon, Haeju and other places in September and October. The participants competed in over 40 main events. New national records were set in 22 events of shooting, weightlifting, swimming and archery competitions.
    Players of the April 25 Sports Group emerged winners in men and women basketball, volleyball, table-tennis, marathon, men's handball, boxing, gymnastic and Korean wrestling events.
    The Amnokgang Sports Group placed first in the women's football match and weightlifting, the Pyongyang City Sports Group in men's football match and rhythmic gymnastic contest and the Kigwancha Sports Group in men's tennis, baseball and women's gymnastic events.
    Men and women players of the Sports Group of the Ministry of Fisheries came first in water polo, diving and synchronized swimming events, players of the Sports Group of the Ministry of Commerce in women's boxing and acrobatic gymnastic events and men and women players of the Sports Group of the Pyongyang Railway Bureau in the roller hockey game and women players of the Sports Group of Han Tok Su University of Light Industry in Pyongyang in the tennis game.

Reception Given in Honor of Ugandan Government Delegation

     Pyongyang, November 7 (KCNA) -- A reception was given by the Ministry of the People's Armed Forces in honor of the visiting Ugandan government delegation Saturday evening. Present there on invitation were members of the delegation led by Amama Mbabazi, minister of Defence of Uganda.
    Present there were Vice Marshal of the Korean People's Army (KPA) Kim Il Chol, minister of the People's Armed Forces, Kim Jong Gak, vice-minister of the People's Armed Forces, general officers and officers of the KPA.
    Kim Il Chol said in his speech that the DPRK visit of the Ugandan government delegation is taking place at a time when the political and military relations are developing between the DPRK and Uganda at a new level, adding that this reflects the desire of the Ugandan government and people to see stronger friendship and cooperation between the two countries, cooperation and exchange in the military field in particular.
    Recalling that the U. S. is perpetrating high-handed and arbitrary practices in various parts of the world quite contrary to the common desire of humankind to live in a peaceful and stable world, he noted the reality proves that one's own strong military power alone can protect the destiny of one's country and nation and guarantee social stability and development.
    He expressed the belief that the visit of the delegation would mark an important occasion in putting the bilateral state and military ties on a new higher level.
    Amama Mbabazi in his speech expressed thanks to Supreme Commander of the KPA Kim Jong Il, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK, for having given assistance, material and moral, to Uganda.
    He said that no nation can exist without armed forces for self-defence, adding that Uganda has positively supported the stand of the DPRK on increasing its defence capability.
    He expressed solidarity with the Korean army and people in their struggle to achieve the reunification of the country, hoping that the exchange and cooperation between the two countries would grow stronger.

U.S. Forces in S. Korea Termed Aggressor and Wrecker of Peace

     Pyongyang, November 7 (KCNA) -- A spokesman for the UN Headquarters clarified once again some time ago that the U.S. forces present in south Korea are not "UN forces" but the U.S.-led "combined forces". The "UN Forces Command" in south Korea, however, let loose balderdash that those nations which signed the 1953 armistice agreement would restore the alliance to continue to perform their role as UN peace-keeping force if the armistice agreement is scrapped and hostile acts are resumed. This reminds one of a thief crying "Stop the thief!" Rodong Sinmun Sunday says in a signed article in this regard:
    It is only the United States that claims its forces in south Korea are "UN forces" and let them go under their helmets. Those U.S. forces are a huge group of aggressors and a strangler of independence and democracy and a wrecker of peace. The U.S. imperialists have desperately worked to perpetuate the division of Korea and ignite a new war on the Korean Peninsula.
    The U.S. has resorted to vicious obstructive moves to bar the DPRK government's proposals for reunification from being materialized. The U.S. forces in south Korea have staged frantic exercises for a war of aggression, deliberately straining the situation in Korea. The Bush forces, in particular, have worked hard to lay an international siege to the DPRK and isolate and stifle it, vociferating about its "nuclear and missile threat".
    Decades have passed since the adoption of the UN resolution calling for the withdrawal of the U.S. forces from south Korea but the U.S. has not yet implemented it.
    The U.S. is a heinous enemy of independence and peace as it has left no means untried to carry out its policy of war of aggression.
    It is preposterous for the Bush bellicose forces to try to justify their policy to perpetuate their military presence in south Korea and stifle the DPRK while talking about the "nuclear threat" from it .It is a blatant challenge to justice and peace.

Greetings to Austrian Federal Foreign Minister

     Pyongyang, November 7 (KCNA) -- DPRK Foreign Minister Paek Nam Sun sent a message of greetings to Ursula Plassnik upon his appointment as federal foreign minister of the Republic of Austria. Expressing the belief that the friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries would grow stronger, the message sincerely wished him great success in his responsible work.

Kim Yong Nam Meets Ugandan Government Delegation

     Pyongyang, November 7 (KCNA) -- Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, met and had a friendly talk with the government delegation of Uganda led by Amama Mbabazi, minister of Defence of Uganda, at the Mansudae Assembly Hall on Sunday. At the meeting the head of the delegation said it is a tragedy that a homogeneous nation lives separated, adding that he fully supports the Korean people in their struggle for country's reunification.
    He wished the army and people of the DPRK closely rallied around leader Kim Jong Il greater success in the future.

Congratulations to President of Botswana

     Pyongyang, November 7 (KCNA) -- President of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK Kim Yong Nam on Nov. 5 sent a message of greetings to Festus G. Mogae upon his reelection as president of the Republic of Botswana. Expressing belief that the excellent relations of friendship and cooperation existing between the two countries would continue to develop on good terms, the message sincerely wished him greater success in his responsible work.

Nat'l Scientific Idea Contest among Students of Middle Schools No.1

     Phyongsong, November 5 (KCNA) -- A national scientific idea contest among students of middle schools No.1 was held in Phyongsong, South Phyongan Province from November 2 to 5. It brought together at least 400 students chosen at provincial competitions. Entries included more than 640 works of clever and peculiar creation and invention, including science fictions, science fiction paintings, scientific essays and programs.
    Winners at the contest were 10 students from Kim Jong Suk Middle School No. 1 in Phyongsong, South Phyongan Province, Kum Song School, Kang Pan Sok Middle School No. 1 and Pyongyang Unjong Middle School No. 1 in Pyongyang, Sariwon Middle School No. 1 in North Hwanghae Province and Amnokgang Middle School No.1 in Sinuiju, North Phyongan Province.
    The results of the contest were announced at Kim Jong Suk Middle School No. 1 on Friday. Letters of commendation and prizes were awarded to the successful students.

Halt to Negotiations for Opening Rice Market Demanded in S. Korea

     Pyongyang, November 6 (KCNA) -- Representatives of five peasants organizations of south Korea including the south Korean Federation of Peasants Associations went on a hunger strike at the citizens' park of Kwanghwamun in Seoul on November 1, demanding a halt to the "government's" negotiations for opening the rice market, south Korean KBS reported. They declared that they would go on a hunger strike for an indefinite period in protest against the negotiations for opening the rice market the "government" is holding with nine countries including the United States, saying that it is seriously threatening the life of the people.
    They also said that peasants from across south Korea would gather to hold a large rally on Nov. 13.

Chinese Defense Minister on Sino-Korean Friendship

     Beijing, November 4 (KCNA) -- It is the firm stand of the party and government of China to further develop the Sino-Korean friendship, and the cooperative ties between the two armies will grow stronger in the future, too, for the sake of the blood-sealed bilateral friendship. Chinese Defense Minister Cao Gangchuan, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission of the People's Republic of China, said this when meeting with the DPRK delegation headed by Kim Sang Ik, vice-minister of the People's Armed Forces, on Nov. 4 which was participating in the security policy meeting of the ASEAN Regional Forum in Beijing.
    The two countries are maintaining the special and long-standing friendly ties, he said, adding that the friendship provided by President Kim Il Sung and the leaders of the elder generation of China is unbreakable as it stood all tests of history.
    The Chinese people are pleased with the fact that the DPRK, a friendly neighbor, is successfully building a great prosperous powerful nation under the leadership of Kim Jong Il, he noted.

New Films for Children Produced

     Pyongyang, November 6 (KCNA) -- The April 26 Children's Film Studio has produced a number of films for children helpful to their upbringing and education over the last three decades since leader Kim Jong Il clearly indicated the road to be followed by the creation of juvenile films on Nov. 6, Juche 63 (1974). In this period creators of the studio have produced hundreds of juvenile films based on fairy tales and fables suitable for the ages and mental qualities of pre-school and school children.
    Among them are "A Gold Nugget and Maize Cakes", "The Hedgehog Beats the Tiger", "Hills of Bears and Rabbits", "Farmer and Skewbald Dog" and "The Millet Tree." These films tell them what is good and evil and justice and injustice and convince them that creative labour alone brings one rich fruits.
    The films include serial films of "A Winged Horse," "Blue Spring," "The Boy General" and serials of "A Squirrel and a Hedgehog." They implant into the minds of children warm patriotism and towering hatred for the enemy.
    Serial films of "The Clever Raccoon Dog" and "The Pail Made by Turtle" and other films help the kindergarteners and primary school children consolidate what they have learned at lessons.

Ugandan Government Delegation Here

     Pyongyang, November 6 (KCNA) -- A Ugandan government delegation led by Minister of Defence Amama Mbabazi arrived here today. It was met at the airport by Kim Jong Gak, vice-minister of the People's Armed Forces, and generals and officers of the Korean People's Army.

Government Delegation of Democratic Congo Arrives

     Pyongyang, November 6 (KCNA) -- A government delegation of the Democratic Republic of Congo led by Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Raymond Ramazani Baya arrived here today. It was met at the airport by Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Choe Su Hon and officials concerned.

Talks between Foreign Ministers of DPRK and Democratic Congo

     Pyongyang, November 6 (KCNA) -- Talks were held between Paek Nam Sun, foreign minister of the DPRK and Raymond Ramazani Baya, minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Democratic Congo, at the Mansudae Assembly Hall today. At the talks both sides informed each other of the situation of their countries and exchanged views on further developing friendly relations between the two countries and a series of matters of mutual concern.

Indonesian Defence Ministry Delegation Here

     Pyongyang, November 6 (KCNA) -- A delegation of the Defence Ministry of Indonesia headed by Maj. General Sudrajat, director general for Defence Strategy, arrived here Saturday. The delegation was greeted at the airport by general officers and officers of the Korean People's Army and the Indonesian ambassador e.p. to the DPRK and embassy officials.

U.S. Obstructions to Construction of Kaesong Industrial Zone Assailed

     Pyongyang, November 6 (KCNA) -- A spokesman for the Korean National Economic Cooperation Federation issued a statement Saturday bitterly denouncing the U.S. obstructions to the construction of the Kaesong Industrial Zone in the name of all Koreans desirous of national reconciliation, unity and independent reunification of the country. The statement said: The U.S. has so far hindered its construction by hook or by crook but it is the first time that officials concerned of its government openly let loose a string of nonsensical remarks intended to obstruct the project and pressurized south Korea to adjust the tempo of the project depending on the prospect of settling the nuclear issue.
    These moves were prompted by its great displeasure with the fact that the project is set to enter the phase of full-scale construction soon despite the whole gamut of its obstructions and by its sinister aim to woo south Korea to earnestly join in implementing the hard-line policy it has pursued toward the DPRK over the nuclear issue and the human rights issue.
    .The U.S. is not entitled to say this or that about what the Koreans build on their land, the statement said, urging all the Koreans to be vigilant against the U.S. high-handed moves for domination and interference.
    The statement called upon all the Koreans in the north and the south to turn out in the anti-U.S. struggle to defend the dignity and the sovereignty of the nation under the uplifted banner of the June 15 joint declaration and decisively deter the U.S. from obstructing the construction of the zone for the present.

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Concurso nacional de proyectos cientificos

    Phyonsong, 5 de noviembre (ATCC) -- El concurso nacional de proyectos cientificos de los alumnos de las escuelas secundarias No. 1 tuvo lugar del 2 al 5 del mes en curso en la ciudad de Phyongsong de la provincia de Phyong-an del Sur. En el concurso participaron mas de 400 alumnos seleccionados en los certamenes provinciales de la misma indole, quienes expusieron mas de 640 ponencias, entre otras, las novelas y dibujos de ciencia ficcion, mini-disertaciones cientificas y programas, todos de contenidos muy ingeniosos y originales.
    En el certamen, obtuvieron el premio especial 10 alumnos provenientes de la escuela secundaria No.1 Kim Jong Suk de la ciudad de Phyongsong de la provincia de Phyong-an del Sur, la escuela Kumsong, la secundaria No. 1 Kang Pan Sok y la secundaria No.1 de Unjong, -estas tres de la ciudad de Pyongyang- la secundaria No.1 de Sariwon de la provincia de Hwanghae del Norte y la secundaria No.1 de Amrokgang de la ciudad de Sinuiju de la provincia de Phyong-an del Norte.
    El dia 5, se dio a la publicidad el resultado del jurado en la escuela secundaria No.1 Kim Jong Suk y fueron otorgados diplomas y premios a los alumnos con excelentes calificaciones.

RPDC: Nuevas peliculas para ninos

    Pyongyang, 6 de noviembre (ATCC) -- En estos tiempos, en los Estudios Cinematograficos Infantiles 26 de Abril de Corea se completo el rodaje de numerosos munes que contribuiran a la educacion de los ninos escolares. Durante los 30 anos que datan del 6 de noviembre del 63 (1974) de la Era Juche, dia en que el Dirigente Kim Jong Il indico a las claras las vias a tomar por la creacion de munequitos, los creadores lograron fabricar centenares de obras apropiadas a las edades y las caracteristicas psicologicas de los infantes escolares a base de los famosos cuentos infantiles y fabulas.
    Entre ellas figuran " Barras de oro y tortas de maiz", "El erizo vencio al tigre", "Los jardines de osos y de conejos", "El campesino y el perro con manchas", "El arbol de mijo", etc. Todos estos cortometrajes instruyen a los infantes y ninos escolares por via de comparacion lo bueno y lo malo, lo justo y lo injusto e inculcan en estos la idea de que solo con el trabajo creativo uno puede cosechar abundantes frutas.
    Ademas, hay otras peliculas que infunden el fervoroso patriotismo y elevada conciencia clasista frente a los enemigos como "El corcel alado", "Aguas manantiales cristalinas", "Ninos Hercules" y "La ardilla y el erizo", todas en serie.
    De otro lado, "El teson ingenioso" (en serie), "La cuba hecha por tortuga" y otras con tematicas educativas contribuyen a la asimilacion perfecta de los conocimientos que adquirieron los ninos en circulos infantiles y las escuelas primarias.

Ministro chino aboga por desarrollar relaciones con RPDC

    Beijing, 4 de noviembre (ATCC) -- Desarrollar de continuo las relaciones de amistad China-Corea establecidas a costa de sangre es la posicion invariable del partido y el gobierno de China y para este fin, en el futuro tambien, el ejercito chino ensanchara aun mas las relaciones de cooperacion con el ejercito coreano. Asi subrayo el dia 4 Cao Gangchuan, vicepresidente de la Comision Militar Central y ministro de Defensa Nacional, de la Republica Popular China en su encuentro con el viceministro de las Fuerzas Armadas Populares, Kim Sang Ik, quien preside a la delegacion de la Republica Popular Democratica de Corea a la reunion de politica de seguridad del Foro Regional de la ASEAN sesionada en Beijing, y prosiguio:
    Ambos paises mantienen las tradicionales y especiales relaciones de amistad. Esta amistad China-Corea preparada por el Presidente Kim Il Sung y los dirigentes chinos de veterana generacion es la invencible que se sobrepuso a las pruebas de la historia de toda indole.
    El pueblo chino se alegra mucho por el hecho de que en Corea, pais vecino y amistoso se impulsa con exito la construccion de una gran potencia prospera bajo la sabia direccion del camarada Kim Jong Il.