DPRK Sends Illegal Japanese Entrant Back to Japan

     Pyongyang, August 25 (KCNA) -- Japanese citizen Masahiro Sekiguchi illegally entered the DPRK on June 7. According to an investigation conducted by a relevant institution, he had lived in Meiwa village, Ora County, Gunma Prefecture, Japan. Harassed by a family affair, he went to Germany on January 6 and asked for refuge there. But his request was turned down and he was transferred to the Japanese embassy to return to his country. Seeking again for refuge, he left Japan on May 25 and arrived in JiAn City, Jilin Province, China. From there he swam across the River Amnok to reach Mitha-ri, Manpho City, Jagang Province of the DPRK.
    It has been confirmed that he illegally entered the DPRK solely for his personal reason, not for any sinister political purpose. Taking his intention into consideration, too, the DPRK, therefore, sent him back to his country on Aug. 24 from a humanitarian point of view.

DPRK Book, Photo and Handicraft Exhibition Visited by Foreigners

     Pyongyang, August 25 (KCNA) -- A DPRK book, photo and handicraft exhibition was held in Venezuela from August 9 to 14. It was visited by youth and student delegates of at least 100 countries, including the general secretary of the World Federation of Democratic Youth, the chairman of the Algerian Peace Association, the international secretary of the Communist Youth of Greece, the national coordinator of the Brazilian October 8 Revolutionary Youth, members of international and regional organizations, citizens of Caracas and Koreans in Americas, more than 30,000 in all. Displayed there were a photograph of President Kim Il Sung and leader Kim Jong Il discussing work and photos of Kim Jong Il inspecting units of the Korean People's Army and guiding the work in various fields of national economy and the youth work. Also displayed there were their famous works and Korean books and handicrafts. The general secretary of the World Federation of Democratic Youth and other visitors said that the DPRK, though small in population and territory, is prevailing over the U.S. styling itself the world's "only superpower" because it has a powerful military strength which the U.S. cannot overpower.
    Under the outstanding leadership of Kim Il Sung 50 odd years ago the Korean people defeated the U.S. imperialists, demonstrating the might of the DPRK to humankind, and are now making dynamic advance, shattering the U.S. persistent moves to blockade, isolate and stifle the DPRK under the leadership of Kim Jong Il, they said, adding that no force on earth can break the steadfast faith of the Korean people and youth in the victory of socialism and the might of their single-minded unity around their leader. They expressed conviction that the Korean people would certainly build a great prosperous powerful socialist nation, true to the Songun leadership of Kim Jong Il.

Day of Korea's Liberation Observed in Different Countries

     Pyongyang, August 25 (KCNA) -- Meetings, seminars, film shows and photo exhibitions took place in Italy, Finland, Peru, Congo, Mexico, Nepal, Malaysia and India from Aug. 4 to 13 on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of Korea's liberation. Roberto Gabriele, general secretary of the Movement for Peace and Socialism of Italy, said in his speech at a meeting that leader Kim Jong Il has firmly defended Korean socialism true to the will of President Kim Il Sung, frustrating the moves of the U.S.-led imperialist allied forces to stifle the DPRK. The movement will positively support the Korean people in their struggle for building a great prosperous powerful socialist nation and achieving the reunification of Korea, he added.
    Alberto Moreno, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Peru "Red Motherland", noted that the world revolutionaries remember the precious exploits performed by Kim Il Sung and strive hard to learn from the Songun politics of Kim Jong Il.
    The chairman of the Peruvian National Independent Movement for the Free Vote Union noted at a seminar that Korean socialism is widely known to the world as a powerful socialist nation of Juche in which the independence and dignity of the popular masses are displayed to the full thanks to the outstanding Songun leadership of Kim Jong Il.
    Ramon Jimenez Lopez, chairman of a District Committee of Mexico City of the Democratic Revolutionary Party of Mexico who is president of the Mexican Committee for the Study of Kimilsungism, said at a seminar that the Korean people would surely build a great prosperous powerful nation and achieve the cause of Korea's reunification in the not distant future under the leadership of Kim Jong Il identical to Kim Il Sung. A message of greetings to Kim Jong Il was adopted at a meeting held in Finland.

Anniversary of Kim Jong Il's Start of Songun Leadership Marked

     Pyongyang, August 25 (KCNA) -- An evening gala of the Ministry of the People's Armed Forces took place at Jonsung Square Wednesday to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Supreme Commander Kim Jong Il's start of Songun revolutionary leadership. Amid the playing of "Our General Is Best", "Let's Sing of Our Pride in Being under the Guidance of the General" and other songs, servicepersons danced, recalling with deep emotion the 45 year-long history of the Songun revolution made by Kim Jong Il, who has trained the People's Army into a matchless ever-victorious revolutionary strong army and led the revolutionary cause of Juche to victory.
    Dancing to the tune of "Songun Nilliri", "Let's Keep Step to Military Song" and other songs, they renewed their determination to firmly defend the prosperity and development of the socialist motherland and the happiness of the people with arms of Songun, fluttering the flags of the supreme commander of the Korean People's Army, the WPK and the DPRK.
    Present at the gala were Jo Myong Rok, director of the General Political Department of the KPA, Kim Yong Chun, chief of the KPA General Staff, Kim Il Chol, minister of the People's Armed Forces, leading officials of the ministry, officers and men of the KPA. Meanwhile, a music and dance performance "We Will Uphold the Great Songun Brilliant Commander with Arms" was given at the April 25 House of Culture on the same day by the KPA Song and Dance Ensemble on that occasion. It was appreciated by Kim Yong Chun, Kim Il Chol, leading officials of the ministry and officers and men of the KPA.

WPK Anniversary to Be Marked in Brazil

     Pyongyang, August 25 (KCNA) -- A Brazilian preparatory committee was formed in Sao Paulo on Aug. 9 to celebrate the 60th founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea. At its inaugural ceremony, Nilson Araujo de Souza, chairman of the Brazil-Korea Friendship Association, was elected chairman of the preparatory committee. The preparatory committee decided to organize colorful functions on that occasion.

Anniversary of DPRK's Entry into NAM Observed

     Pyongyang, August 25 (KCNA) -- Rodong Sinmun today dedicates a signed article to the 30th anniversary of the DPRK's entry into the Non-Aligned Movement as a full-fledge member. Its entry into the NAM served as an important occasion in increasing the ranks of the movement and promoting its strengthening and development and raising the external position and voice of the DPRK, the article notes, and goes on: The DPRK's entry gave a fresh impetus to the Non-Aligned Movement and energy and courage to non-aligned and other developing countries.
    With this event, the position and might of the NAM were strengthened and favorable circumstance and phase were provided to preserve the purity of the movement as the independent political forces and hasten its development and triumphant advance. In the days of the 6th Summit of NAM countries, the DPRK disclosed the imperialists' moves to split and sow discord among NAM members and strove for the unity and solidarity of the movement. This greatly helped save the NAM from crisis of division and ensure its progress in conformity with its noble mission and purpose. Over the past years the DPRK has exerted all possible efforts to preserve the idea and principle of the movement and its purity from every obstruction of the imperialists and ensure its unity and development.
    Now the NAM is faced with important tasks to strengthen solidarity and cooperation among its member countries, reject any attempts to degrade its fundamental principle and political nature, and increase its action capability as a political force speaking for the South in the UN and other international arenas.
    The DPRK, which regards it as an iron principle of its foreign policy to invariably preserve the basic principle and idea of the NAM, will as ever fulfill its responsibility and duty for the strengthening and development of the movement for global independence and the NAM, the article concludes.

Anniversary of Kim Il Sung's Famous Work Observed

     Pyongyang, August 25 (KCNA) -- Rodong Sinmun Thursday dedicates a signed article to the 45th anniversary of the publication of President Kim Il Sung's famous work "The People's Army Is a Communist School". The President in the work published on August 25, Juche 49 (1960) re-clarified the revolutionary character and working class character of the People's Army and set forth tasks to be fulfilled to strengthen it into invincible armed forces fully prepared politically and ideologically and ways to implement them.
    The President's Juche-oriented idea and cause of building revolutionary armed forces have been successfully carried forward by leader Kim Jong Il, the article says, and continues:
    The last several decades since the publication of the work have been a period in which revolutionary changes have taken place in the ideological and political work of the People's Army and its politico-ideological advantages have been fully displayed under the wise leadership of Kim Jong Il.
    Kim Jong Il has exerted utmost efforts for increasing the politico-ideological might of the revolutionary armed forces over the last decade, in particular, holding higher the banner of Songun to cope with the grave situation.
    Thanks to his dynamic Songun leadership, the People's Army has demonstrated its might as a vanguard standard-bearer taking the lead in upholding the socialist cause and the first-line guard and death-defying corps that absolutely trust the Workers' Party of Korea and the leader and follow them with loyalty in any storm and stress. The invincible might of the People's Army has been fully displayed in devotedly defending the headquarters of the revolution.
    The People's Army is the loyal vanguard which regards it as its biggest mission and the general goal of all its struggles and activities to devotedly defend the headquarters of the revolution headed by Kim Jong Il.
    This invincible might of the People's Army finds a most vivid manifestation in cherishing socialism as their fixed faith in struggles. This is clearly proved by the fact that a revolutionary sound fighting trait and work style are prevailing in the entire army.

All Koreans Called upon to Remain True to Idea of "By Our Nation Itself"

     Pyongyang, August 25 (KCNA) -- The idea of "By our nation itself" reflecting the steadfast spirit of national independence and noble patriotism serves as a powerful ideological weapon inspiring the Koreans to build a reunified powerful nation, providing a foundation of a reunified great prosperous powerful nation and making it possible to achieve eternal prosperity. Rodong Sinmun Thursday says this in a signed article. It goes on: The idea of "By our nation itself" gives full rein to the spirit of national independence which the Koreans regard as its life and soul and thus enables them to lay a solid groundwork for building an independent reunified powerful nation. National independence constitutes a basic principle which should be held fast to not only in the struggle for the cause of national reunification but in the whole course of hewing out the destiny of the nation.
    The idea of "By our nation itself" is mainly based on the spirit of national independence calling upon all the Koreans in the north and the south who are responsible for solving the issue to reunify the country not in reliance upon outside forces but by their concerted efforts.
    The idea, by nature, never allows outsiders to interfere in settling the issue of the nation. The main problem in achieving the country's reunification will be settled and a groundwork be laid for building an independent unified state only when the Koreans embody the idea of "By our nation itself" which calls for settling all problems by the concerted efforts of the Koreans, guided by the idea, in line with the will and interests of the nation.
    The idea of "By our nation itself" gives fullest play to patriotism enshrined in the hearts of all the fellow countrymen to provide a powerful engine for building a reunified strong nation.

Arirang Extravaganza Draws Capacity Audience Everyday

     Pyongyang, August 25 (KCNA) -- The grand gymnastic and artistic performance "Arirang" has drawn nearly 300,000 people in the capital and local areas since its significant premiere was given on August 16 on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Korea. The wishes of people to watch it are growing stronger as the days go by. Informed of those wishes, leader Kim Jong Il took benevolent measures to ensure that those trains operating between Pyongyang and Sinuiju, Manpho, Hyesan, Chongjin and other areas offer special coach service for those who travel to the capital city to watch Arirang and bus service is provided for those traveling for the same purpose from the areas not far away from it such as South Phyongan and North Hwanghae provinces. As a result, this special bus service began on August 22 for travelers from Phyongsong, Nampho, Anju, Kaechon and other areas and the first train with coaches called "For Arirang Audience Only" left Sinuiju and arrived here on August 24.

River-Crossing Contest Marks Day of Youth

     Pyongyang, August 25 (KCNA) -- A River Taedong crossing contest of school youth and children here took place on Aug. 24 to mark the day of the youth. The contest brought together at least 1,300 good boy and girl swimmers from middle schools in the districts and counties of Pyongyang.
    A ceremony was held on the bank of the river to kick off the contest in front of Kim Il Sung Square.
    As the swimmers began crossing the river full of fighting spirit, the spectators sent a warm applause to them. They cheered the swimmers crossing the river in the spirit of collectivism and perseverance.
    At the end of the contest, citations and prizes were awarded to the successful teams. Among the spectators were Kim Jin Ha, secretary of the Pyongyang City Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, and officials concerned and school youth and children in the city.

S. Korean Performing Troupe and Visiting Group Leave

     Pyongyang, August 25 (KCNA) -- The performing troupe including singer Jo Yong Phil and a visiting group including President of SBS Yun Se Yong and lawmakers of south Korea left here Thursday after visiting Pyongyang on the invitation of the National Reconciliation Council of the north. They were seen off at the airport by Ri Jong Hyok, vice-chairman of the Korea Asia-Pacific Peace Committee, and Pak Kyong Chol, vice-chairman of the National Reconciliation Council, and officials concerned.
    During the stay some of the group visited different parts of the capital and local areas.

Talks Held between KSDP and DWP of S. Korea

     Pyongyang, August 25 (KCNA) -- Talks were held between the delegations of the Korean Social Democratic Party and the Democratic Workers' Party of south Korea at the People's Palace of Culture on August 25. Present at the talks from the north side were Chairman Kim Yong Dae and officials of the KSDP Central Committee and from the south side members of the DWP delegation headed by Kim Hye Gyong, representative of the party.
    At the talks both sides exchanged views on the issue of developing the ties of solidarity and cooperation between them for national reunification and matters of mutual concern.

Kim Yong Nam Meets South Korean Party Delegation

     Pyongyang, August 25 (KCNA) -- Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, met the delegation of the Democratic Workers' Party of south Korea led by Kim Hye Gyong, representative of the party, and conversed with it in a compatriotic atmosphere at the Mansudae Assembly Hall Thursday. On hand were Mun Pyong Rok, vice-chairman of the Central Committee of the Korean Social Democratic Party, and officials concerned.

Far-infrared Stupe Treatment Device

     Pyongyang, August 25 (KCNA) -- Bath-House No. 1, Children's Health Complex attached to the Mangyongdae Schoolchildren's Palace and other units in Pyongyang are crowded with many people for their service of far-infrared high temperature sauna. Among them are hypertensives and other patients who are not allowed to take sauna. An employee of Bath-House No. 1 told KCNA that the far-infrared high temperature sauna gives medical treatment to the bathers without giving any physical burden to them, unlike the convection sauna causing skin pricking and blood pressure rise and the far-infrared low temperature sauna. Its secret lies in the far-infrared radiation generator, he said.
    The radiation generator won the invention priority in December 2003 and the DPRK invention patent right in August 2004.
    The surface temperature of the generator is 300 degrees C. It, which generates little near-infrared rays, is a means for irradiating far-infrared rays of wavelengths best matchable to human body with high directiveness and emissivity. The far-infrared rays emitted from the generator are absorbed completely in the skin to enlarge capillary vessels to the utmost in a moment and heighten perspiration speed. In particular, it gives stupe treatment while affecting the head a little. Its concentrated application to sick region makes it possible to instantly stop neuralgia, arthritis and stomach cramps. It is also good for digestive system disorders, women's diseases and circulatory diseases.
    Sauna is possible even in open rooms with this generator. It is applicable for various purposes including medical treatment, heating and drying.
    The generator, developed by researcher Ri Yong Nam, was appreciated at the international patent technology show held in Dalian, China, from August 18 to 20. Far-infrared radiation generators of various uses are being mass-produced by the Far-Infrared Technology Institute in Pyongyang.

New Species of Turf Bred

     Pyongyang, August 25 (KCNA) -- The Institute of City Management under the Academy of Sciences of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea has succeeded in breeding a new species of turf. It, very viable and blight-resistant, quickly grows.
    The fully grown turf, 5-6 cm high, does not need to be cut. And its density is 500-600 stalks per 100 square centimeters.
    This turf, a clone variety, can be planted in parks, recreation grounds, football fields, golf links and gardens.

Congratulations to President of Guinea-Bissau

     Pyongyang, August 25 (KCNA) -- Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, Wednesday sent a congratulatory message to Joao Bernardo Vieira upon his election as president of Guinea-Bissau. Expressing the belief that the friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries would grow stronger in the future, Kim in the message sincerely wished the president of Guinea-Bissau great success in his responsible work for peace and stability of the country and its socio-economic development.

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Portavoz del MINREX denuncia "Ulji Focus Lens-05"

    @Pyongyang, 25 de agosto (ATCC) -- La Republica Popular Democratica de Corea da muestras de su maxima magnanimidad y flexibilidad para desnuclearizar la Peninsula Coreana, pero nunca cedera sus derechos soberanos arrodillandose ante la presion de otros. Asi declaro el portavoz de la cancilleria de la RPDC al responder a las preguntas de un reportero de la Agencia Telegrafica Central de Corea con respecto a los ejercicios militares conjuntos "Ulji Focus Lens-05" que desarrolla EE.UU. en el territorio surcoreano y prosiguio:
    La "comandancia de las fuerzas combinadas" EE.UU.-Sur de Corea los inicio el dia 22 sin escuchar nuestra reiterada advertencia.
    Nos vemos obligados a cuestionar el procedimiento infiel de EE.UU. que de cara a cara expone su voluntad de no agredir a nuestro pais y a espaldas despliega esas maniobras belicas tan provocativas contra su contraparte del dialogo. Esas abiertas acciones hostiles de EE.UU. a nuestro pais agrandan la sospecha de que no sera un simple engano la voluntad de solucionar por via pacifica el problema nuclear de que hablan tanto los norteamericanos.
    Nunca seran compatibles el dialogo y la confrontacion.
    Si EE.UU. emplea la mesa de las conversaciones como una cortina de humo para ocultar la siempre perseguida confrontacion con nuestro pais, no tenemos otra alternativa que cambiar nuestra posicion sobre el dialogo.
    Por otra parte, el procedimiento de EE.UU. que inicio ese simulacro de gran envergadura en visperas del reinicio de las conversaciones a 6 bandas, suspendidas temporalmente, lo calificamos de un intento de realizar con las fuerzas armadas sus injustas demandas.
    Pero estara muy equivocado si EE.UU. piensa obtener ciertas concesiones de nuestro pais con la presion militar o coaccion.
    Todos los hechos comprueban cuan justo es el que nuestro pais ha venido consolidando por todos los medios sus fuerzas de detencion bajo la bandera del Songun (priorizacion militar).
    Observamos con vistas agudas la evolucion de todos los acontecimientos.

Se devolvio un inmigrante japones a su pais

     Pyongyang, 25 de agosto (ATCC) -- El ciudadano japones Masahiro Sekiguchi entro ilegalmente el 7 de junio en el territorio de la Republica Popular Democratica de Corea. Segun la averiguacion de un organo competente, el vivia en la villa Meiwa, distrito de Ora del departamento de Gunma de Japon. Al cabo de estar acongojado por situacion familiar fue el 6 de enero a Alemania donde solicito el exilio. Al ser rechazada esta peticion el fue entregado a la embajada japonesa, que lo obligo a regresar a su pais. Para buscar un asilo partio el 25 de mayo de Japon y entro en la ciudad de Jian de la provincia de Jilin de China de donde llego a la comuna de Mitha de la ciudad de Manpho, provincia de Jagang de la RPDC luego de cruzar a nado el rio Amrok. Como se confirmo que su entrada ilegal en el territorio de la RPDC no se debio a algun malsano objetivo politico sino al motivo puramente personal, lo devolvio el 24 de agosto en el punto de vista humanitario tomando en consideracion la opinion del individuo.