Russian Poet Praises Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il

    Pyongyang, November 9 (KCNA) -- Russian poet Aleksandr Brezhnev made public poem "Great Succession" on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the formation of the Down-with-Imperialism Union (DIU). The poem says the formation of the DIU was the roots of Korean-style socialism and a sunrise that brought about an ideal society for humankind.
    President Kim Il Sung was a standard-bearer in the anti-imperialist struggle, a banner for all victories and a banner of ardent comradeship as he stood at the head of the DIU, it notes, and continues:
    Kim Jong Il, who took over the banner of independence held high by the DIU, is a genuine standard-bearer in the struggle to defend socialism and supreme commander of the servicepersons. The banner of the DIU, a symbol of struggle and glory, will always fly high over the earth.

S. Korean Authorities Accused of Blocking Visits to Pyongyang

    Pyongyang, November 9 (KCNA) -- The south Korean authorities disallowed the visits to Pyongyang by the visiting group of south Korean youths and students for reunification, representatives of various reunification movement organizations, non-governmental aid organizations and religious organizations. Such action is a reckless act of hamstringing the process of reconciliation and cooperation between the north and the south as it is quite contrary to the spirit of the June 15 joint declaration and the trend of the times. Rodong Sinmun Thursday observes this in a signed commentary.
    It goes on:
    The south Korean authorities are blocking the exchange of visits between the north and the south and hamstringing even the process of inter-Korean cooperation and exchange, while reading the faces of foreign forces. This is a revelation of their deep seated flunkeyism towards the U.S. as they consider foreign forces more important than fellow countrymen.
    Their flunkeyism towards the U.S. adversely affects the inter-Korean relations. Yielding to the pressure of Washington and instigated by it, the south Korean authorities have recently come out with what they call "a proposal for sanctions against the north" to join their American master in the racket of sanctions against the DPRK. As a matter of fact, the south Korean military authorities sent an "observers' group" to the U.S.-led PSI exercises targeted against the DPRK in the waters off Bahrain. Worse still, the south Korean authorities disallowed Pyongyang visits by the above-said visiting group and non-governmental organizations. The reality goes to clearly prove that they are taking part in real earnest in the sanctions against the DPRK under foreign forces' coercion and pressure.
    It is an unpardonable crime against the nation to join the U.S. imperialists in the above-said sanctions. Peace and stability of the country are achievable only when all Koreans cooperate with each other and pool their efforts, opposed to foreign forces.
    The south Korean authorities' involvement in the U.S. sanctions against the DPRK would only touch off strong protest and condemnation among the fellow countrymen.
    They should unconditionally allow Pyongyang visits by different organizations and figures, fully aware of this.

High Display of Revolutionary Spirit of Self-Reliance Urged

    Pyongyang, November 9 (KCNA) -- Rodong Sinmun Thursday editorially calls for ever higher display of the revolutionary spirit of self-reliance in all fields and at all units for the purpose of making a new leap in the building of a great prosperous powerful nation and successfully closing the drive for this year. Self-reliance is the traditional fighting morale and mighty mode of revolution of the Korean people advancing under the uplifted banner of the Juche idea, declares the editorial, and continues:
    It is noble truth substantiated by the prolonged struggle of the Korean people for socialism that only self-reliance is the way out and the road of eternal victory and prosperity.
    There can be no slightest vacillation in the stand and will of the people of the DPRK to make the revolution to the end with confidence in their strength, no matter how the world may change and what grim test may face them in the way of their struggle.
    If the vast plan of the Workers' Party of Korea for the building of a great prosperous powerful nation is to be carried out successfully at an earlier date, production and construction must be pushed ahead vigorously under the uplifted slogan of self-reliance.
    The drive for this year proves that strength of the DPRK built up under the banner of Songun is inexhaustible and there is nothing impossible and a higher leap can be brought, should all the people turn out with rare resolution and give fullest scope to the might of the economic foundation of the country.
    The U.S. imperialists are getting more desperate in their moves to stifle Korean-style socialism which is advancing under the banner of Songun held aloft. The most powerful weapon for smashing the dastardly anti-DPRK maneuvers of the enemy is close single-minded unity around the headquarters of the revolution and the revolutionary spirit of self-reliance. The people of the DPRK should powerfully display the independent dignity of Songun Korea and the spirit of great strength and prosperity by resolutely foiling the enemy's moves with the revolutionary strategy of self-reliance and setting off a raging storm of great leap.

Japan's Moves to Revise "Pacifist Constitution" Assailed

    Pyongyang, November 9 (KCNA) -- Members of civic organizations affiliated to the "south Korean committee for south Korea-Japan joint actions" called a press conference together with members of Japanese civic organizations in front of the Japanese embassy in Seoul on Nov. 3 to bitterly denounce Japan's moves to revise the "pacifist constitution," according to a press report. Speakers at the press conference referred to the fact that the Japanese government is becoming evermore undisguised in its moves to revise the "pacifist constitution" in a bid to revive militarism, adding that these moves indicate Japan's renewed attempt to emerge "a leader of Asia" and embark upon the road of reinvasion.
    A press release read out at the press conference said that in order to defuse the military tension and defend peace in Northeast Asia the civic organizations of south Korea and Japan should launch solidarity actions to check the Japanese authorities' moves to revise the above-said "constitution".
    At the end of the press conference, they held a seminar on the theme of "Tasks of the civic communities in south Korea and Japan for achieving peace in Northeast Asia" in Seoul.
    Meanwhile, joint seminars and meetings of civic organizations of south Korea and Japan opposing the Japanese reactionaries' moves to become a military power took place in different parts of Japan on the same day.

Paduk Gets Popularized

    Pyongyang, November 9 (KCNA) -- Social interest in Paduk (go) is growing as the days go by in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Paduk, a world intellectual game, is a traditional folk game of the Korean nation. It reflects the wisdom and talent of the Korean nation.
    Recently, the "KCC Paduk" program which was developed by young scientists of Korea won the World Computer Paduk Championship again. The news has stirred up the interest of people in Paduk.
    Citizens of all strata and children are engrossed in mastering Paduk in the Paduk Dissemination Room newly arranged at the Chollima House of Culture in Pyongyang.
    Tens of children in the age of 3 to 6 are taking Paduk lessons at the training course for children there.
    Many children have reached the tenth grade within six months after they started learning.
    Ju Hyon Hak of Kyogu Kindergarten has obtained the third grade of amateur during ten months of attending the course.
    Paduk amateur contests are regularly organized in the dissemination room. The contesters are awarded various amateur grades up to the fifth according to the rules of the Korean Paduk Association.
    In an interview with KCNA, chief of the room Pak Mi Ok said: It is usual that trainees improve their skill one grade higher a year but some three grades higher thanks to their ardent enthusiasm of learning. Many efforts should be directed to learning Paduk as it takes a whole life to be versed into varied and complex Paduk tricks.
    Paduk, tricks of which are profound and varied, complex and interesting, serves to develop intellectual faculties of school children and youth and working people and establish a sound social climate.

Stamps Issued

    Pyongyang, November 9 (KCNA) -- A sheetlet has been brought out in the DPRK to introduce a Koguryo tomb mural, which has been registered on the list of the world heritage. It reflects the Anak Tomb No.3 of Kogukwon, a king of Koguryo, in Oguk-ri, Anak County, South Hwanghae Province.
    The tomb, built in the latter half of the fourth century, is a precious national cultural legacy of Korea. It is greater in size and richer in the content of the murals than the other Koguryo mural tombs. The mausoleum alike an underground palace is world-famous relics representing the Oriental culture in the fourth century, and showcases the might of Koguryo and its developed culture.
    The sheetlet reflects portraits of King Kogukwon and Queen and mural pictures of Subak (a fist fight), procession and kitchen with the general view of the mausoleum in the background.
    Meanwhile, seven kinds of stamps reflecting persons famous in the history of the nation have been brought out, too.
    They introduce famous patriotic generals and literary men during the Koguryo, Koryo and Ri Dynasties -- Ulji Mundok(the close of the sixth century - the beginning of the seventh century), Yongae So Mun(? - 666), Kang Kam Chan (948 - 1031), So Hui (942 - 998), Ri Kyu Bo(1168 - 1241), Mun Ik Jom(1329 - 1398) and Kim Ung So(1564 - 1624).

Congratulations to Tajik President

    Pyongyang, November 9 (KCNA) -- Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, Wednesday sent a congratulatory message to Emomali Rakhmonov upon his reelection as President of Tajikistan. Expressing the belief that the friendly relations between the two countries would grow stronger in the interests of the two peoples, the message wished him success in his work for the prosperity of the country.

Delegation of DPRK Supreme People's Assembly Leaves for Iran

    Pyongyang, November 9 (KCNA) -- A delegation of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK led by its Chairman Choe Thae Bok left here on Thursday to participate in the 7th meeting of the Association of Asian Parliaments for Peace to be held in Iran. After participating in the meeting, the delegation will pay an official visit to Iran.
    It was seen off at the airport by Kang Nung Su, vice-chairman of the SPA, and Jalaleddin Namini Mianji, Iranian ambassador e. p. to the DPRK.

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Rodong Sinmun comenta la negativa a la visita a Pyongyang

    Pyongyang, 9 de noviembre (ATCC) -- El diario Rodong Sinmun publico este jueves un comentario individual que sigue: Ultimamente, las autoridades surcoreanas se oponen a la visita a Pyongyang del grupo de exploracion de jovenes y estudiantes para la reunificacion y de los delegados de otros movimientos de diferentes estratos por la reunificacion, las entidades civiles de cooperacion y hasta de las instituciones religiosas.
    Esta conducta sumamente imprudente va en contra del espiritu de la Declaracion Conjunta del 15 de Junio y la corriente de la epoca y frena la reconciliacion y la colaboracion entre el Norte y el Sur de Corea.
    La negativa al viaje reciproco, la cooperacion y el intercambio entre ambas partes es una muestra evidente del cronico servilismo a EE.UU. de las autoridades surcoreanas que situan a las fuerzas foraneas por encima de los connacionales.
    Esa conciencia servil produce graves consecuencias.
    Rendidas ante la presion e instigacion de EE.UU., al plantear en estos dias un supuesto "proyecto de sancion contra el Norte de Corea", las autoridades surcoreanas se suman a las maniobras del primero encaminadas a activar la sancion contra la RPDC.
    Efectivamente, un "grupo de visita" del circulo militar surcoreano participo en los ejercicios de la "iniciativa de seguridad contra la proliferacion de armas de exterminio masivo", que desplego EE.UU. en el mar frente a Bahrein apuntando a la RPDC.
    La incorporacion en la campana de sancion contra la RPDC iniciada por los yanquis resulta un crimen antinacional nunca perdonable.
    La paz y la estabilidad del pais se logran cuando todos los coreanos rechacen a las fuerzas foraneas, se colaboren y unan sus fuerzas.
    Las autoridades surcoreanas deben saber bien que la adhesion a esa campana norteamericana sera objeto de fuerte protesta y condena de toda la nacion coreana y permitir que las entidades y personalidades de diferentes sectores visiten a sus anchas Pyongyang.

Rodong Sinmun enfatiza el espiritu de autoconfianza

    Pyongyang, 9 de noviembre (ATCC) -- El periodico Rodong Sinmun inserto este viernes un editorial que subraya la necesidad de poner de pleno manifiesto el espiritu revolucionario de la autoconfianza en todos los dominios y unidades para registrar un nuevo salto en la construccion de una gran potencia prospera y dar fin exitoso a las labores de este ano. El apoyo en sus propias fuerzas es el estilo de lucha tradicional y poderoso metodo de hacer la revolucion del pueblo coreano que avanza enarbolando la bandera de la idea Juche. Solo la autoconfianza es el camino para vivir y lograr siempre el triunfo y la prosperidad, lo cual es la preciosa verdad adquirida por el pueblo coreano en el proceso de la larga lucha por el socialismo.
    Aunque cambia el mundo y es tan severa la lucha, son inmutables la posicion y la voluntad del pueblo coreano de hacer hasta el fin la revolucion confiando en sus propias fuerzas.
    A fin de realizar con exito el grandioso proyecto del partido para construir una gran potencia prospera es preciso acelerar con energia la produccion y la construccion bajo la consigna del apoyo en sus propias fuerzas.
    La lucha del presente ano demuestra que es inagotable nuestra fuerza consolidada bajo la bandera del Songun (priorizacion militar) y que si todo el pueblo se levanta con gran decision y pone de pleno manifiesto el poderio de nuestra base economica, no tendra la imposibilidad sino podra dar un nuevo salto.
    Hoy, se tornan mas perversas las maniobras de los imperialistas norteamericanos destinadas a aplastar el socialismo al estilo coreano que avanza bajo la bandera del Songun. El arma mas potente para frustrar viles maniobras de los enemigos contra la Republica Popular Democratica de Corea reside en la unidad monolitica cuyo centro es la Direccion de la Revolucion y el espiritu revolucionario de apoyarse en sus propias fuerzas.
    Debemos levantar mas furiosamente el viento del salto rechazando con la estrategia revolucionaria de la autoconfianza las maniobras de los enemigos y exaltar con vigor la dignidad independiente de Corea del Songun y el impetu de gran prosperidad.

Sello referente a frescos de tumba de Coguryo

    Pyongyang, 9 de noviembre (ATCC) -- La Republica Popular Democratica de Corea acabo de dar a luz un sello (papel enterizo) que da a conocer los frescos de la tumba no. 3 de Anak del rey Ko Kuk Won de Coguryo situada en la comuna de Okuk del distrito de Anak de la provincia de Hwanghae del Sur. La tumba, registrada como patrimonio mundial, fue construida en la segunda mitad del siglo 4, representa la cultura oriental de aquel entonces y demuestra bien el poderio y alto nivel cultural de Coguryo.
    El sello describe los retratos del rey Ko Kuk Won y su reina, Subak (arte marcial), dibujo de caravana y cocina tomando por fondo el panorama de la tumba real.
    Por otra parte, fueron editados siete sellos individuales que describen famosos generales patriotas y literatos celebres de Coguryo, Coryo y de la dinastia de los Ri, registrados en la historia de Corea: Ulji Mun Dok (de finales del siglo 6 a principios del siglo 7), Yongae So Mun (?-666), Kang Kam Chan (948-1031), So Hui (942-998), Ri Kyu Bo (1168-1241), Mun Ik Jom (1329-1398) y Kim Ung So (1564-1624).

Paduk acapara interes social

    Pyongyang, 9 de noviembre (ATCC) -- De dia en dia se aumenta el interes social sobre Paduk, tradicional juego folklorico de la nacion coreana. 　Paduk, conocido como competencia intelectual de talla mundial, demuestra la inteligencia y el talento de coreanos.
    　El programa (KCC-Paduk), desarrollado por jovenes cientificos de nueva generacion, volvio a obtener el primer lugar en el Campeonato Mundial de Paduk por Computacion. Tal noticia hizo aumentar mas el interes de las personas por el respecto.
    　En la sala de divulgacion de Paduk, acondicionada nuevamente en la capitalina Casa Cultural Chollima, los ciudadanos de distintos estratos y ninos se entregan a aprender de este juego.
    　En el Centro de Formacion de Ninos de esta cita aprenden de Paduk decenas de ninos de 3 - 6 anos de edad.
    　A menos de 6 meses de aprendizaje salen muchos ninos que tienen la calificacion de decimo grado.
    　Ju Hyon Hak, quien cursa en el Jardin de la Infancia de Kyogu, ya obtuvo la calificacion de tercer grado amateur apenas a 10 meses de aprendizaje.
    　En la sala de divulgacion de Paduk se realiza regularmente la competencia de los aficionados a esta disciplina y segun la regla de la Asociacion de Paduk se les otorga a los jugadores sobresalientes la calificacion de hasta el quinto grado amateur.
    　La jefa de la citada sala, Pak Mi Ok, dijo que generalmente se eleva en un ano un grado promedio, pero algunos aficionados tienen el entusiasmo tan alto que ocupa en una sola vez tres grados y anadio que "para dominar multiples y complicadas jugadas de Paduk deben aprender durante toda la vida".
    　Hoy, Paduk contribuye a desarrollar la inteligencia de los jovenes y ninos escolares y otros trabajadores y establecer un sano clima social.