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Yukio Hatoyama Elected Japanese PM

September 18th, 2009 Tongil Korea Leave comments

Pyongyang — Yukio Hatoyama, president of the Democratic Party of Japan, was elected prime minister of Japan in a majority vote at the special Diet session held on Sept. 16. Read more…

Meeting to Remember Kim Jong Suk Held

September 18th, 2009 KCNA Leave comments

Pyongyang — A remembrance meeting of members of the Democratic Women’s Union of Korea “The great mother Kim Jong Suk of Songun Korea” took place at the Central Hall of Workers Friday on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of demise of anti-Japanese heroine Kim Jong Suk. Read more…

Historical Ferry Associated with Kim Jong Suk’s Activities

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Pyongyang — Mangyang Ferry is located on the bank of the Tuman River flowing along the northern border of the DPRK, which conveys the immortal activities of anti-Japanese heroine Kim Jong Suk to the generations to come. Read more…

Unconverted Long-Term Prisoners Lead Worthwhile Life

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Pyongyang — Sixty-three unconverted long-term prisoners returned to the north nine years ago. They had unhesitatingly devoted their youth to the reunification of the country and fought without abandoning their faith and principles. Read more…

Chongsonghyang Products Developed

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Pyongyang — The Pyongyang Natural Perfume Research Center has recently developed various chongsonghyang (green pine incense) products. Read more…

Chinese Envoy Winds up Visit to DPRK

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Pyongyang — State Councillor of the People’s Republic of China Dai Bingguo who is special envoy of Hu Jintao, President of the PRC, Friday left here for home by air after winding up his visit to the DPRK. Read more…

Kim Jong Il Meets Chinese Envoy

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Pyongyang — General Secretary Kim Jong Il today met with State Councillor of the People’s Republic of China Dai Bingguo who is special envoy of Hu Jintao, President of the PRC, and his party on a visit to the DPRK. Read more…

Kim Yong Nam and Chinese Envoy Watch Opera

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The debut of 'The Dream of the Red Chamber' at the Pyongyang Grand Theater on September 17, 2009. The opera, based on a Chinese classic, was staged first in the 1960s under the initiative and instruction of President Kim Il Sung. It has been renovated and re-staged as a major event in the Year of China-DPRK Friendship. DPRK top leader Kim Jong Il has taken a strong interest in its development and has watched a rehearsal. Xinhua photo.Pyongyang — Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People’s Assembly, together with State Councillor of the People’s Republic of China Dai Bingguo who is special envoy of Hu Jintao, President of the PRC, watched the Opera “The Dream of the Red Chamber” at the Pyongyang Grand Theatre on Thursday. Read more…

Russian Chorus Gives Its Premiere in Wonsan

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Pyongyang — The Russian State Academic People’s Chorus Named after M.E. Pyatnichki on a visit to the DPRK gave its premiere in Wonsan, Kangwon Province, on Sept. 17. Read more…

DPRK Top Leader Meets Chinese Presidential Envoy

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Kim Jong Il (front center), top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), meets with Chinese President Hu Jintao's special envoy Dai Bingguo (third from left) in Pyongyang, September17, 2009. Xinhua Photo.Pyongyang, September 18 (Xinhua) — Kim Jong Il, top leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) met and held talks here Friday with Chinese President Hu Jintao’s special envoy Dai Bingguo on bilateral ties and other issues of common concern. Read more…