CRUCIAL STATEMENT OF KPA SUPREME HEADQUARTERS

The Supreme Headquarters of the Korean People's Army issued the following crucial
statement on February 23:

The US imperialists and the south Korean puppet forces are making desperate efforts after
being taken aback by the first successful H-bomb test of Juche Korea and its successful launch
of earth observation satellite Kwangmyongsong-4.

As the hysteric farce for adopting resolutions on "sanctions" at the UN, madcap military
moves for stifling the DPRK with all type nuclear weapons and all unprecedented "options"
against the DPRK could not break the will of the DPRK, the US and the south Korean puppet
forces have now turned to their last gambling.

That is the "collapse of social system" through "beheading operation" targeting the supreme
leadership of the DPRK.

The US imperialist aggression forces' nuclear-powered submarine North Carolina has already
entered Pusan Port, F-22A Stealth fighter-bombers have been deployed in the Osan air force
base and special operation troops of the US imperialist aggressor forces are finding their way to
south Korea one after another to get involved in the operation.

The first special warfare corps of the US Army, 75th commando regiment, special commando
regiment of the US marines, 720th special tactics corps of the US air force, special warfare team
Seal and other special operation troops have already been deployed in fields. Their operation
missions are to strike major strategic targets including the supreme leadership and nuclear and
strategic rocket force bases of the DPRK in wartime.

Never has there been such a time as now when almost all the special operation troops of the
ground force, navy, marines and air force of the US that earned an ill fame in the past overseas
aggression wars, and the aggression troops that go operational for the so-called "high-density
strike" have found their way to south Korea all at once.

The US and the south Korean puppet forces openly bluster that they will examine the
feasibility of the combined "beheading operation", a key program of new OPLAN 5015, and the
"removal operation" of nuclear and strategic rocket forces of the DPRK at the upcoming Key
Resolve, Foal Eagle 16 joint military exercises.

The "beheading operation" touted by the enemies means a preemptive strike for "removing in
advance the one empowered with the mandate of order" to deter the "use" of the nuclear and
strategic rockets of the DPRK.

Gravity of the situation is that the south Korean puppet forces are frantically joining the
gangster-like US in the implementation of "beheading operation," not content with introducing
nuclear war means of the US into south Korea to kill the compatriots in the north.

The above-said "beheading operation" and the moves to "bring down the social system in the
DPRK" are the height of hostile acts against it.

The service personnel and people of the DPRK regard the supreme leadership of our
revolution as dearer than their own lives.

All the service personnel and people of the DPRK are ready to immediately and mercilessly
punish without slightest leniency, tolerance and patience anyone provoking the dignified
supreme leadership even a bit.

The Supreme Headquarters of the Korean People's Army clarifies the following principled
stand reflecting the will of all the angry service personnel and people to take a thousand-fold
revenge upon the enemies in view of the situation that has reached the dangerous phase which
can never be overlooked any longer:

From this moment all the powerful strategic and tactical strike means of our revolutionary
armed forces will go into preemptive and just operation to beat back the enemy forces to the last
man if there is a slight sign of their special operation forces and equipment moving to carry out
the so-called "beheading operation" and "high-density strike."

Our primary target is the Blue House, the centre for hatching plots for confrontation with the
fellow countrymen in the north, and reactionary ruling machines.

The Park Geun Hye group of traitors has long been disqualified to live in this land as it has
recklessly introduced nuclear war means of its American master to bring a nuclear disaster to
this land, desperately decrying the DPRK's nuclear deterrent and successes made in space
development, treasures common to the Korean nation.

The group will have to pay a very high price for its high treason to get the sun eclipsed and
destroy the cradle of our life.

If the enemies persist in their foolish military action, failing to come to their senses despite
the DPRK's crucial warnings, the DPRK will stage the second striking operation to totally
eliminate its very source.

The US imperialist aggressor forces' bases for invading the DPRK in the Asia-Pacific region
and the US mainland are its second striking target.

The Korean-style striking operation which has been in the making for several decades for the
final battle against the US imperialists, robbers, will be an unimaginable retaliation war and
reduce the cesspool of all evils to ashes never to rise again on our planet.

They should bear this in mind.

The DPRK is possessed of the most powerful and ultra-modern strike means in the world
which are capable of dealing fatal blows at the US mainland any moment and in any place.

There is no need for the DPRK to keep secret about its military capabilities for which it has
exerted all efforts to fight decisive battles with the US for more than half a century.

The US is fated to be punished and perish in the flames due to the DPRK's deadly strikes.

The doom of the US has been sealed.

Its strongholds for aggression are within the range of the DPRK's strikes and its weaponry is
ready to open fire.

The US and south Korean puppet forces would be well advised to make the final choice:
Whether they are to face merciless punishment or opt for making apology, though belatedly, and
putting the situation under control.

Nothing is more foolish and reckless than trying to make the sun sink.

The DPRK's service personnel and people who are like manifold fortresses protecting the
supreme leadership of the revolution will mercilessly frustrate any provocation of the hostile
forces and dash forward more dynamically for the final victory of the great Paektusan nation.

PARTY, STATE COMMENDATIONS CONFERRED ON CONTRIBUTORS TO SUCCESSFUL SATELLITE LAUNCH IN PRESENCE OF KIM JONG UN

There took place a ceremony of conferring party and state commendations on the scientists, technicians, workers and officials who contributed to the successful launch of the earth observation satellite Kwangmyongsong-4 at the Mansudae Assembly Hall on Wednesday morning.

Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, first chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK and supreme commander of the Korean People's Army, appeared at the ceremony.

He declared the start of the ceremony and made a congratulatory speech.

He said that space conquerors who demonstrated the self-esteem and authority of our great state and indomitable mettle of the strong people over the world were the best patriots and admirable heroes of Juche Korea.

He noted that the great success of the satellite launch was made by the intense loyalty of the scientists of Juche Korea to the party and their ardent patriotism for the country and sweat.

Our party values patriotism of the scientists loyal to the party and revolution, he noted.

He, on behalf of the Workers' Party of Korea, extended gratitude once again to space conquerors who instilled sure conviction and courage into the service personnel and people of the DPRK rushing forward like wind toward the 7th Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea and made distinguished contribution to implementing the behests of leader Kim Jong Il.

He indicated the principled stand and strategic tasks of the WPK on the space development.

Conquering space is not just the path of science but that of revolution, independence and self-sustenance and the drive for defending the leader and upholding the party's policies to implement the behests of the great leaders, and a fierce class struggle against the hostile forces seeking to usurp our peace and sovereignty, he said.

He underscored the need to successfully launch more working satellites of Juche Korea faster by conducting a dynamic campaign of intelligence and drive of breaking through the cutting edge as demanded by the new era of Chollima and Mallima in order to more dynamically pave a wide avenue to conquering space.

He called upon the space science field to hold high the banner in glorifying the 7th Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea as the one of victors and glory. He set forth the concrete tasks and ways of doing so.

He underscored the need to hold fast to Kim Jong Il's behests as the important guidelines, unconditionally and thoroughly implement them without an inch of deflection and concession and thus glorify forever the immortal feats he performed in building space power, thoroughly establish the party's unitary leadership system and give full play to the indomitable Kunja-ri spirit and the revolutionary spirit of self-reliance.

The advance toward space, the motive force of science and technology and economic development in the future, is our strategic goal, he said, calling for pushing forward the space development according to the five-year plan for national space development.

Then, a decree of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK was read out.

Kim Jong Un personally awarded to the members who contributed to the successful launch of the satellite Kim Jong Il Order, the title of DPRK Hero and Gold Star Medal and Order of National Flag First Class.

The ceremony continued that afternoon.

Kim Jong Il Prize, watches bearing the august name of President Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il, citations of Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the WPK, and citations of KPA Supreme Commander Kim Jong Un were awarded to the scientists, technicians, workers and officials in the relevant fields who contributed to the successful satellite launch.

Many scientists, technicians, workers and officials were awarded Kim Jong Il Youth Honor Prize, the title of People's Scientist, the title of Merited Scientist and other honorary titles, Order of National Flag First Class, labor orders and other orders and medals.

KIM JONG UN HAS PHOTO SESSION WITH CONTRIBUTORS TO SATELLITE LAUNCH

Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), first chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK and supreme commander of the Korean People's Army, had a photo session with the scientists, technicians, workers and officials who demonstrated the dignity and might of the great Paektusan nation before the world through the great successful launch of earth observation satellite Kwangmyongsong-4.

He congratulated the space conquerors who significantly adorned the February spring holiday by launching Kwangmyongsong shining with the august name of leader Kim Jong Il into the space and provided the people turning out as one toward the glorious May with the laurel of victory and had a photo session with them.

At the end of the session, he waved his hand to the participants shouting hurrah with excitement.

He expressed expectation and belief that the participants would bring about uninterrupted miracles and innovations in the researches for the development of the nation's space science and technology and discharge their duty as pacesetters and standard-bearers in carrying out the party's policy of attaching importance to science and technology.

He was accompanied by Ri Man Gon and Pak To Chun.

CONTRIBUTORS TO SUCCESSFUL SATELLITE LAUNCH FETED IN PRESENCE OF KIM JONG UN

The Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) gave a banquet in honor of the contributors to the successful launch of earth observation satellite Kwangmyongsong-4 on February 13.

Supreme leader Kim Jong Un was present at the banquet.

Attending it were Kim Yong Nam, Hwang Pyong So, Pak Pong Ju, Kim Ki Nam, Choe Thae Bok, Pak Yong Sik, Ri Myong Su, Yang Hyong Sop, Kim Won Hong, Kwak Pom Gi, O Su Yong, Kim Phyong Hae, Kim Yong Chol, Choe Pu Il, Ro Tu Chol, Jo Yon Jun and other senior party, state and army officials.

Present there on invitation were scientists, technicians, workers and officials who contributed to the successful launch of Kwangmyongsong-4.

After arriving at the Mokran House together with Ri Sol Ju, supreme leader Kim Jong Un reviewed honor guards of the Ground, Naval, Air and Anti-Air Forces of the Korean People's Army and the Worker-Peasant Red Guards with the contributors.

He made a congratulatory speech.

He said that the decision to launch the earth observation satellite for the destiny and dignity of the country with the approach of the historic 7th Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea under the complicated situation, in which the hostile forces were getting evermore frantic to suffocate the DPRK, was made on the basis of deep trust in the scientists faithful to the Party, genuine patriots. The credit for the present great success goes to the strength of close relationship between the Party and you, scientists, in which the former believes in the latter and vice versa, he added.

The course of conquering space was for the purpose of the revolution and independence rather than for that of science, and it was a fierce struggle to defend the peace and sovereignty from the hostile forces as well as to implement the behests of the great leaders, he said, stressing: Today's great success was recorded as a glorious page in the history of our Party and country as it gave confidence and courage to our people and dealt a telling blow to the enemies seeking to block the advance of our country.

This is an age of science and technology and to develop science and technology is an important matter decisive of the nation's future and destiny, he said, adding: In order to accelerate the advance speed of the great Paektusan nation outpacing the world while demonstrating the might of independence, Songun and socialism, it is necessary for the front of science to exert its most strength and to show the mysterious strength of Juche-based science.

He called for turning out in the scientific researches to hit a higher target with the present great success as a springboard for greater victory and thus launch more working satellites of Juche Korea in the future.

At the banquet there was a performance of the Moranbong Band celebrating the successful launch of satellite Kwangmyongsong-4.

JAPAN ASSAILED FOR SCRAPPING DPRK-JAPAN INTER-GOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT

The Japanese government on February 10 decided to make the first move to take sanctions measures against the DPRK independent of the UN sanctions under the pretext of the H-bomb test and satellite launch of the DPRK.

The measures would reportedly include the expansion of objects to be subject to the freeze of fund and to the restrictions as for the personnel visits and remittance as well as re-effectuation of those sanctions which Japan partially lifted under the May 2014 DPRK-Japan inter-governmental Stockholm agreement.

The “Special Investigation Committee” of the DPRK issued a statement on February 12 denouncing the Japanese government for scrapping even the agreement reached at the intergovernmental talks without hesitation, being bereft of elementary fidelity.

The Japanese reactionaries, who are accustomed to the bad habit of abusing the sincerity of the dialogue partner to use it as a source of provocation, reneged on all their commitments made in the inter-governmental agreement by citing an issue which has nothing to do with its implementation, and made a frontal challenge to the DPRK, the statement said, and went on:

We have already told Japan enough what consequences it may face for its reckless acts.

But the Abe regime reapplied the sanctions which had been lifted and even took additional sanctions. This is little short of the declaration of its own scrapping of the Stockholm agreement.

We clarify as follows our just stand now that Japan revealed its sinister intention to push the DPRK-Japan relations into a stalemate and to keep stand-off with the DPRK to the last:

Firstly, the comprehensive investigation into all the Japanese that had been under way under the inter-governmental Stockholm agreement will be totally stopped and the “Special Investigation Committee” be dissolved from February 12, 2016.

Secondly, Japan’s provocative acts of hostility toward the DPRK will ensue stronger countermeasures. The Abe regime has to hold full responsibilities for causing such a grave consequence.

CPRK WARNS S. KOREAN AUTHORITIES OF MOST SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES OF TOTAL SUSPENSION OF OPERATION IN KIZ

The Committee for the Peaceful Reunification of Korea (CPRK) issued a statement on February 11 condemning the US and the south Korean puppet group for declaring the total suspension of operation in the Kaesong Industrial Zone (KIZ) on February 10, not content with kicking up the sanctions racket, while branding the DPRK's H-bomb test and launch of a satellite for peaceful purposes as what they called violation of the "UN resolutions".

The statement said that the KIZ has been put in the state of total closure under the "regime" of Park Geun Hye, a traitor for all ages, though it was operated for the common prosperity for more than a decade amid the concern and expectation of all compatriots since the adoption of the June 15 Joint Declaration.

The recent provocative measure is a declaration of an end to the last lifeline of the north-south relations, total denial of the June 15 North-South Joint Declaration and a dangerous declaration of a war driving the situation in the Korean peninsula to the brink of a war, the statement said and went on:

Since the outset of its office, the Park's group has desperately worked to close the KIZ, describing it as a "financial source" for the north. This time it finally took the action of totally suspending its operation after unreasonably raising matters having nothing to do with the north-south relations.

Such act is a product of Park Geun Hye's inveterate sycophancy and abnormal confrontational hysteria kicked off by her at the prodding of the US.

As the south Korean people are condemning the above-said action with indignation, the total suspension of operation in the KIZ is little short of an act of dropping an axe on one's own foot. Hit hard by this action are entrepreneurs and people of south Korea and it is the Park Geun Hye group of traitors who should pay a dear price for it.

Unpardonable is the puppet group's act of totally suspending the operation in the KIZ, finding fault with the DPRK's H-bomb test and launch of a satellite, a just measure for self-defence and an exercise of its legitimate right.

The DPRK solemnly clarifies internally and externally the following crucial measures in view of the prevailing situation:

Firstly, the DPRK will totally block the Military Demarcation Line near the KIZ from 10 am, February 11, 2016, cut off the roads along the west coast in the areas under the control of the north and the south and close the KIZ and declare it as the area under the military control.

Secondly, it will expel all persons of the south side in the KIZ till 5 pm, February 11, 2016.

Thirdly, it will completely freeze all assets including equipment, materials and products of the south Korean enterprises and relevant organs in the KIZ. The persons to be expelled are not allowed to take things out of the zone, except for their personal belongings, and the frozen equipment, materials and products will be put under the control of the Kaesong City People's Committee.

Fourthly, the military communication and Panmunjom hotline will be cut off the moment the personnel of the south side are expelled.

Fifthly, all workers of the DPRK will leave the KIZ on February 11, 2016.

The south Korean puppet group will experience what disastrous and painful consequences will be entailed by its action.

Kim Jong Un Issues Order on Launching Earth Observation Satellite Kwangmyongsong-4

Kim Jong Un, supreme leader of the Workers' Party of Korea, the state and the army, issued an autograph order on launching earth observation satellite Kwangmyongsong-4 on Feb. 6, Juche 105 (2016). The National Aerospace Development Administration of the DPRK will publish a report on the successful launch of earth observation satellite Kwangmyongsong-4 under the direct guidance of Kim Jong Un. 

DPRK National Aerospace Development Administration Releases Report on S

atellite Launch 

 The DPRK National Aerospace Development Administration on Sunday issued a report on the successful launch of earth observation satellite Kwangmyongsong-4. The report said: Scientists and technicians of the DPRK National Aerospace Development Administration succeeded in putting the newly developed earth observation satellite Kwangmyongsong-4 into its orbit according to the 2016 plan of the 5-year program for national aerospace development. [2] Carrier rocket Kwangmyongsong blasted off from the Sohae Space Center in Cholsan County, North Phyongan Province at 09:00 on February 7, Juche 105(2016). The satellite entered its preset orbit at 09:09:46, 9 minutes and 46 seconds after the lift-off. The satellite is going round the polar orbit at 494.6 km perigee altitude and 500 km apogee altitude at the angle of inclination of 97.4 degrees. Its cycle is 94 minutes and 24 seconds. Installed in Kwangmyongsong-4 are measuring apparatuses and telecommunications apparatuses needed for observing the earth. The complete success made in the Kwangmyongsong-4 lift-off is the proud fruition of the great Workers' Party of Korea's policy on attaching importance to science and technology and an epochal event in developing the country's science, technology, economy and defense capability by legitimately exercising the right to use space for independent and peaceful purposes. The fascinating vapor of Juche satellite trailing in the clear and blue sky in spring of February on the threshold of the Day of the Shining Star, the greatest national holiday of Kim Il Sung's Korea, is a gift of most intense loyalty presented by our space scientists and technicians to the great Comrade Kim Jong Un, our dignified party, state and people. The National Aerospace Development Administration of the DPRK will in the future, too, launch more satellites of Juche into the space, true to the great Workers' Party of Korea's policy of attaching importance to science and technology

Kim Jong Un Issues Order on Launching Earth Observation Satellite Kwangmyongsong-4

Kim Jong Un, supreme leader of the Workers' Party of Korea, the state and the army, issued an autograph order on launching earth observation satellite Kwangmyongsong-4 on Feb. 6, Juche 105 (2016).

The National Aerospace Development Administration of the DPRK will publish a report on the successful launch of earth observation satellite Kwangmyongsong-4 under the direct guidance of Kim Jong Un.

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DPRK National Aerospace Development Administration Releases Report on Satellite Launch

The DPRK National Aerospace Development Administration on Sunday issued a report on the successful launch of earth observation satellite Kwangmyongsong-4.

The report said:

Scientists and technicians of the DPRK National Aerospace Development Administration succeeded in putting the newly developed earth observation satellite Kwangmyongsong-4 into its orbit according to the 2016 plan of the 5-year program for national aerospace development.

Carrier rocket Kwangmyongsong blasted off from the Sohae Space Center in Cholsan County, North Phyongan Province at 09:00 on February 7, Juche 105(2016). The satellite entered its preset orbit at 09:09:46, 9 minutes and 46 seconds after the lift-off.

The satellite is going round the polar orbit at 494.6 km perigee altitude and 500 km apogee altitude at the angle of inclination of 97.4 degrees. Its cycle is 94 minutes and 24 seconds.

Installed in Kwangmyongsong-4 are measuring apparatuses and telecommunications apparatuses needed for observing the earth.

The complete success made in the Kwangmyongsong-4 lift-off is the proud fruition of the great Workers' Party of Korea's policy on attaching importance to science and technology and an epochal event in developing the country's science, technology, economy and defense capability by legitimately exercising the right to use space for independent and peaceful purposes.

The fascinating vapor of Juche satellite trailing in the clear and blue sky in spring of February on the threshold of the Day of the Shining Star, the greatest national holiday of Kim Il Sung's Korea, is a gift of most intense loyalty presented by our space scientists and technicians to the great Comrade Kim Jong Un, our dignified party, state and people.

The National Aerospace Development Administration of the DPRK will in the future, too, launch more satellites of Juche into the space, true to the great Workers' Party of Korea's policy of attaching importance to science and technology.

HOW PEACE IS DEFENDED

The H-bomb test by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is now shaking the world, rousing a meaningful echo across the international community.

What has made the DPRK, a small country, exalt the brilliance of its sovereignty and prestige while standing face to face with the world’s biggest nuclear-armed country? How is peace defended in the Korean peninsula, in which a touch-and-go situation prevails constantly?

To look back, the US levied nuclear blackmail on the DPRK before the radioactive fallout over Hiroshima and Nagasaki had settled. During the Korean war, which the US started in the early 1950s to occupy the country in its ambition for world hegemony, US President Truman said the US was actively reviewing use of A-bombs in the theatre of war, and MacArthur, commander of the US army in the Far East, publicly said that the US was planning to drop 30-50 A-bombs over an area bordering the DPRK and China.

After the war the US turned south Korea into the largest nuclear arsenal in the Far East, a nuclear logistics base, and has constantly threatened the independent development of the DPRK and its peace and security by staging nuclear war games without letup.

Having emerged as the “sole global hegemon” after the end of the Cold War, it threatened by wielding nuclear weapons the countries that aspired after self-determination. It went to the length of publishing the list of target countries of its nuclear preemptive strike, which of course included the DPRK.

This brought about a boomerang effect: the DPRK, as a countermeasure against the attempted US nuclear strike, possessed nuclear deterrent for self-defence and steadily beefed up its own nuclear arsenal against the intensified US nuclear threat.

Claiming that the DPRK’s nuke presented a “threat to world peace,” the US insisted that the DPRK give up its nuke and in return it bring “benefits” to the latter.

If the DPRK had given up its nuke, would the US have made it a present of peace and security in the Korean peninsula and a colossal amount of material wealth for its people as it had claimed it would?

History and the reality provide a negative answer to this question.

Deceived by the US appeasement and trickery, Iraq and Libya destroyed their missiles, crystallization of their peoples’ sweats and blood, and even gave up their nuclear programme. But the return from the US is the national sovereignty and human rights becoming a mess in these countries and their plunge into bloody feuds. A deluge of refugees from the Middle East is making the European and other countries panic-stricken.

Peace can never be achieved by petition or at the conciliatory dialogue table.

The DPRK is the first country to learn this truth and inscribe it in its memory. Convinced that arms only can defend its sovereignty and prestige and global peace and security in today’s world where the imperialists’ high-handedness and aggression cut a wide swathe, it has consolidated its military capability in every way by dint of its unique Songun politics.

The US is trembling with fear before the DPRK’s formidable military capability, its nuclear deterrent in particular. The war maniacs are held in check by the country’s determination to turn the US proper into a lake of fire should it violate even an inch of its territorial airspace, waters and land and by its capability to do so.

Peace and security in the Korean peninsula is directly linked with global peace and security.

The Armageddon between the DPRK, which says it prizes national sovereignty like life itself, and the US, which seeks to achieve global hegemony, will inevitably entail an unprecedented thermonuclear war.

If such a war breaks out in the Korean peninsula, the three gigantic transformations―material prosperity, technological leap and spiritual civilization―which many countries have achieved at the highest level through thousands of years of labour will be vanished in an instant from the planet. Military commentators have calculated that four major catastrophes will sweep the world―economic loss of USD 20 trillion, destruction of 500 metropolises, one billion persons dead and desertification of the earth. They had already predicted that 30-50 years were needed for Europe to recover its original state after the Second World War and, if another world war or a world thermonuclear war breaks out, the world will be put on a recovery track after going through 100-200 years of a primitive stage.

As the DPRK has now possessed H-bombs and joined the ranks of nuclear-armed countries on its own terms, a war in the Korean peninsula is a nightmare for the US. The country, whose territory is only one-eightieth of that of the US, is defending global peace standing face to face with the empire of evil.

The DPRK’s nuclear deterrent that neutralizes the reckless US nuclear hysteria is the most powerful, treasured sword for peace in the Korean peninsula and the rest of the world.

Peace is not something to be begged for. Genuine peace is guaranteed by arms of justice.

The H-bomb test by the DPRK echoes this truth throughout the world.

Kim Jong Un Provides Field Guidance to Kim Jong Suk Pyongyang Textile Mill

Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, first chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK and supreme commander of the Korean People's Army, provided field guidance to the Kim Jong Suk Pyongyang Textile Mill.

He, to begin with, went round varieties of bags for students made with bag cloth produced at the mill.

The longer one sees bags for students, the more fashionable they look, he said, adding their styles and colors are diverse and can match ones of other countries in all aspects such as convenience, usage and beauty.

He looked round the newly built bag cloth production process.

Noting with great satisfaction that the process is the locally manufactured production process, Korean style production process desired by the Workers' Party of Korea, he said it is possible to produce bag cloth with home-made tetron rayon yarn produced by flexible rapier looms, high-temperature, high-pressure roller dyeing machines, etc. manufactured with indigenous efforts and technology. He appreciated it as a proud success in building production processes with locally produced equipment.

After going round the rayon fabric shop, general weaving shop, general dyeing shop and other places, he gave important instructions to be implemented to manage and operate the mill including the issue of boosting the production of quality clothing materials and varieties of clothes such as cloth for school uniforms.

How nice to see the modern bag cloth production base built with locally manufactured equipment, he said, adding with a broad smile on his face that he felt satisfied and pleased when picturing to himself students going to and from school with cheerful laughter, carrying with them locally produced fashionable bags.

Noting that he was encouraged to see the mill operating in full capacity, he emphasized that the machines running to keep production at a high rate and the spirit of self-reliance displayed at the mill herald the victory of the revolution as they instill the conviction of sure victory and optimism into the people who will enjoy all blessings in the world in the near future and deal deadly sledge-hammer blows at the enemies working with bloodshot eyes to block the advance of the DPRK.

He expressed expectation and conviction that the officials and employees of the Kim Jong Suk Pyongyang Textile Mill, the model mill in implementing the party's policies, would greet the 7th Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea with great successes in production, keeping pace with the vibrant breath of the times.

He was accompanied by An Jong Su, Jo Yong Won and Pak Myong Sun.

LIFE DEVOTED TO FUTURE

Kim Jong Il (1942-2011), eternal Chairman of the National Defence Commission of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, devoted his all to building a bright and prosperous future in Korea, true to the intention of President Kim Il Sung (1912-1994).

For the future!

This is the burning patriotic spirit that ran through his entire life.

Throughout his life Chairman Kim Jong Il held fast to the principle of giving priority to the future over the present.

In the whole course of leading the country and the people the Chairman put forward lines and policies and conducted activities, always looking tens or hundreds of years ahead and giving priority to the future of the country.

Chairman Kim Jong Il worked out plans in a big way and went full steam ahead with them, thereby hastening the future of the country.

It was his firm conviction and will to bring close a bright future as soon as possible by ceaselessly accumulating valuable wealth for the country and coming generations in whatever adversity. Such words as “stalemate,” “impossibility” and “moderately” were not in his vocabulary, and no severest ordeals and difficulties could shake his will to realize the ideals of his people at an early date.

Thanks to his conviction and will, Korea could carry out in a blitz and three-dimensional way enormous projects for the bright future of the country, which were thought to be beyond its capacity even under favourable conditions, in the worst situation at the end of the previous century: Artificial earth satellites were manufactured and launched by their own efforts and technology; large-scale land realignment and gravitational waterway construction projects were conducted; afforestation and greening work of the country was carried out and lots of power stations built; factories which served as models in the era of knowledge-based economy and world-class fruit farms were set up; and scenic spots including Mts. Kuwol and Chilbo and Ryongmun Cavern were developed.

Though the world was apprehensive about the destiny of Korea, it forced its way through difficulties unprecedented in its history and ushered in a new era of building a thriving socialist country. This is the historic event that cannot be explained otherwise but as a miracle from the viewpoint of international community.

The whole life of Kim Jong Il was the one devoted to the building of a bright future of his country and people.

It was his goal and pride of life to work his heart and soul for building a prosperous country and providing his people with happiness.

Kim Jong Il continued his field guidance tours for the prosperity of the country and the well-being of the people, working all night long. Though he had to catnap in his running train or car and have balls of cooked rice and suffered from a serious illness owing to excessive mental and physical exertion, he did not stop his trips for on-site guidance. In his lifetime he gave on-site guidance to over 14 290 units, travelling over 669 840 km or nearly 17 times as long as the distance round the earth.

Chairman Kim Jong Il who dedicated his all to the brilliant future of the country and people will be remembered for ever by not only Korean people but also progressive mankind.

ENLARGED JOINT MEETING OF C.C., WPK AND ITS KPA COMMITTEE GUIDED BY KIM JONG UN

An enlarged joint meeting of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and the Korean People's Army (KPA) Committee of the WPK took place in Pyongyang on February 2-3.

Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the WPK, first chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK and supreme commander of the KPA, guided the enlarged joint meeting.

Attending it were officials of the WPK Central Committee and members of the Party Committee of the KPA.

Leading party officials of commissions and ministries and local areas and officials of armed organs were present as observers.

The meeting had an in-depth discussion on the principled issues arising in further strengthening the WPK into the glorious party of President Kim Il Sung and leader Kim Jong Il as required by the developing revolution on the occasion of the 7th WPK Congress to be recorded as a new landmark in the history of the Party. It criticized mainly the practices of seeking privileges, misuse of authority, abuse of power and bureaucratism manifested in the party and proposed tasks and ways for thoroughly overcoming them.

Before declaring the meeting open, Kim Jong Un noted that it is the first time in the history of the WPK to have this meeting.

A report and speeches were made at the meeting.

The reporter and speakers said that the meeting is a historic event in further developing the WPK into the powerful political staff of the Songun (army-first) revolution and a motherly Party sharing its fate with the popular masses and consolidating the integrated whole of the Party and the people as firm as a rock, true to the leadership of Kim Jong Un.

Kim Jong Un made a conclusion.

He said that the meeting is of weighty significance in further strengthening the Party organizationally and ideologically, rallied close around its Central Committee with one thought and purpose, with the whole party moving as one under the monolithic leadership of the Party.

He set forth the tasks and ways for intensifying the work to imbue the whole society with Kimilsungism-Kimjongilism and thoroughly establishing the monolithic leadership system of the Party.

Our revolutionary faith will grow stronger as our revolution which started with struggle and advances with it is faced with manifold difficulties and ordeals, he said, adding that nobody in the world can block our way.

The enlarged joint meeting, presided over by Kim Jong Un, marked a significant occasion in consolidating the unbreakable unity and cohesion of the leader, party, army and people as firm as a rock and realizing the modeling of the whole party and society on Kimilsungism-Kimjongilism on a new higher stage as required by the important historic period of the revolutionary cause of Juche.

Win the Genuine Peace

Peace and security are valuable for any country and nation.

But genuine peace and security cannot be achieved through humiliating solicitation or compromise at the negotiating table.

The US is intending to destroy the peace of Korea by introducing all kinds of nuclear strike means including nuclear aircraft carrier strike force and nuclear strategic air corps as Korea has different ideology and system and does not obey him.

The DPRK succeeded in the first H-bomb test at 10:00 am on January 6, Juche 105(2016) as a self-defensive measure to guarantee the reliable security of region and peace in the Korean peninsula and to safeguard thoroughly the national sovereignty and right to live.

By succeeding in the H-bomb test in the most perfect manner the DPRK proudly joined the advanced ranks of nuclear weapons states possessed of even H-bomb and she could defend reliably the peace and security of Korean peninsula by the most powerful nuclear deterrence.

The DPRK, a peace-loving country will steadily escalate its nuclear deterrence both in quality and quantity, thus frustrating the nuclear war attempt of US and safeguarding the security of region and peace in the Korean peninsula.          

Pluck of Strong Man

Ever since the nuclear weapons have been born, the world-wide war has continued in existence for over 70 years and big and small wars have been occurred in some areas.

But the nuclear state didn’t go through the military aggression.

In these days the tragic situation in some countries showed that we could never defend the independence rights and dignity of the nation and bring about the happiness and prosperity of the people without powerful strength.

The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea remembers the lesson of the Balkans and Middle Eastern countries.

 They had not their powerful self-defending military capabilities and flung up even their war deterrent power laid up in early days by the pressure of the imperialists, by doing so they fell a victim to aggression.

Korean people have a good understanding that the only self-defending nuclear deterrent power is the road to defending the peace, thriving and happiness of the people in the prevailing situation where the DPRK is against the US, the nuclear superpower in the world, and the US is permanently threatening us with the nuclear weapons.

While kicking up all forms of economic sanctions and conspiratorial "human rights" racket against the DPRK with mobilization of the hostile forces, the US has made desperate efforts to block its building of a thriving nation and improvement of the people's living standard and "bring down its social system".

This proves the truth of iron that his life should be defended only by his own strength in clear way once more.

The H-bomb test means a higher stage of the DPRK's development of nuclear force.

By succeeding in the test in the most perfect manner to be specially recorded in history of 50 centuries the DPRK proudly joined the advanced ranks of nuclear weapons states possessed of even H-bomb and the Korean people came to demonstrate the spirit of the dignified nation equipped with the most powerful  nuclear deterrent.

If we have the powerful nuclear deterrent power, there is nothing to be afraid and we can concentrate our efforts on the economic construction and the improvement of the people’s living standard.

So long as the US is resorting to the hostile policy against the DPRK, the Korean people will more dynamically accelerate the economic construction and building up our nuclear forces full of the confidence in justness of their cause and victory along the selected road by them.

Life

It will be stupid to put down a hunting gun before wolves attacking with great energy.

These days the US and hostile forces have forced the unprecedented political isolation, economic blockade and military pressure against Korea and now run mad to impose nuclear holocaust.

The Korean peninsula and its neighboring regions are being stormed with all kinds of nuclear striking means including the nuclear aircraft carrier strike force and the nuclear strategic air corps of the US aggressive forces.

They are the hottest spot and flash point of nuclear war.

Reality proves again the truth of iron that the right to live should be defended by itself.

The first H-bomb test was successfully conducted at 10:00 a.m. on January 6, Juche 105(2016) pursuant to the strategic determination of the WPK to safeguard thoroughly national sovereignty and right to live and ensure the peace of Korean peninsula and reliable security of region.

The DPRK already succeeded in the three times of underground nuclear tests, proudly joined the advanced ranks of nuclear weapon states possessed of even H-bomb and Korean people could defend their right to live with its nuclear deterrence.

Righteous gun will sweep up the US and its satellite countries mercilessly when they leap upon like wolves to threaten the right to live of Korean.

The nuclear deterrence is the life of Korean people and the powerful guarantee of peace and security.