North Korea Watch 2013-2019

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True but till it becomes fact then it is all just speculation and no real facts, all we can do is wait and see what comes up next. more words or hot lead, lets all hope it is more words and not hot lead.

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Hahaha that's the exact same sources I Use, btw here this is also a good one( twitter though )
mashable.com...

10 Twitter acciunts to follow for NK news .

I wasn't attacking you bekod...was attacking the lame report.

I'm actually onboard with your thinking that Un may be smarter than he appears, and that there very well may be a backdoor deal with China. I've actually thought China and Russia both have been kind of thwarting the embargo anyhow, since his father was in power, but eh...

It seems Un's solution is to simply stay quiet to the world, while likely telling his people he made us back down (regardless that the exercises had a scheduled conclusion). What remains baffling though, is why make such a fuss? Why the uproar in the first place? That's where I'm still lost.

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first no problem or hard feelings between you and me, all is good,
now to the Un, Der Du dumb Un thinking,
Just what is he thinking or doing and why the fuss? ,
first his country was under Sanctions then more sanctions so why not do a last test to show them he is still in control.

Then the missile launch this to was to show he is still in control, and the rest of the war threats and drills was and is to keep his people moving and working and not thinking about the lack of food,[ what little they do get to eat is blamed on the US SK UN sanctions, not that Un and the DPRK have the money to feed them, this would be Un and the DPRK fault can not have that.]

Why the tough talk now , could it be Un and the DPRK can not get their money, with out letting the cat out of the bag. Speaking of here is the Un mouth piece www.kcna.kp... from the link

U.S., S. Korea Kick Off Naval Strike Drills

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Pyongyang, May 6 (KCNA) -- The U.S. imperialists and the puppet warlike forces of south Korea kicked off joint military exercises for striking areas of the north from the West Sea of Korea on Monday, according to south Korean KBS.
A nuclear submarine, Aegis destroyer and various other warships were involved in the exercises which would last till May 10 under the signboard of combined anti-submarine exercises.
They plan to hurl even the U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Nimitz into the naval strike drill in the East Sea of Korea in the wake of the saber-rattling.
They are intensifying the anti-north war drills with reinforced nuclear force in a bid to ignite a nuclear war at any cost. -0-

war drill not nuke war plans ?? that's a first, Un must be having a moment of clarity.

North Korea withdraws missiles from launch site

(CNN) -- Two North Korean Musudan missiles have been withdrawn from a launch site in the eastern part of the country and sent to a storage facility, a U.S. official confirmed Monday. The United States had been worried about the prospects of the regime firing the missiles. For weeks last month, North Korea dished out daily sabre-rattling threats aimed at South Korea and the United States. The North's rhetoric intensified after the U.N. Security Council voted in March to slap tougher sanctions on the regime and amid U.S.-South Korean military drills in the region.

I honestly have not been keeping tabs on everything that's been said in this thread lately, as it seems that the news out of North Korea has simmered down quite a bit.

But I came across this news story today and thought it was a perfect contribution.

NK says it's poised to strike back against S. Korea-U.S. joint drills

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SEOUL, May 7 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's military warned Tuesday that it would mercilessly avenge any breach of its territorial sovereignty by South Korea or the United States during their ongoing anti-submarine drills near the Yellow Sea border.

The Southwestern Front Command of the North Korea's armed forces said it has directed its troops to immediately strike back in case even a single bombshell is dropped into the North's territory from the exercise, which began on Sunday, according to Pyongyang's official news agency, KCNA.

as I announced, a new threat

well good news at last!!! from Yonhap news linky english.yonhapnews.co.kr...

2013/05/07 11:24 KST
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N. Korea lifts highest combat alert: Seoul gov't source
SEOUL, May 7 (Yonhap) -- North Korea appears to have lifted its highest combat alert issued in March and completely withdrawn two mid-range missiles from its east coast, a senior government source here said Tuesday.

Escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula with near-daily bellicose rhetoric and actions, Pyongyang on March 26 put its missile and artillery units on the highest alert level, citing the need to protect its sovereignty against threats from South Korea and the United States.

ok you doom and gloomers now is your chance to say "yea there heading the missiles back to put nukes on them" in 5...4...3...2...1 go! also form the above link is some more news if you truly following along

Eight out of 10 N. Korean families undernourished: report
SEOUL, May 7 (Yonhap) -- Eight out of every 10 North Korean families are suffering malnutrition with little access to protein foods, a U.S. media report said Tuesday. Full story

N. Korea lifts highest combat alert: Seoul gov't source
SEOUL, May 7 (Yonhap) -- North Korea appears to have lifted its highest combat alert issued in March and completely withdrawn two mid-range missiles from its east coast, a senior government source here said Tuesday. Full story

U.N. set to start tougher probe into human rights abuses in N. Korea
SEOUL, May 7 (Yonhap) -- The U.N. Human Rights Council is poised to appoint two experts as investigators of its landmark commission into widespread human rights violations in North Korea, a Seoul official said Tuesday, elevating its existing probe into torture and labor camps in the totalitarian state. Full story

NK says it's poised to strike back against S. Korea-U.S. joint drills
SEOUL, May 7 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's military warned Tuesday that it would mercilessly avenge any breach of its territorial sovereignty by South Korea or the United States during the ongoing anti-submarine drills in the Yellow Sea. Full story

that's it for now

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Thanks for continuing to do the updates, Bekod. Your efforts are appreciated. Lately, I have been too busy and have only been watching your summaries and $ISNJH.

Un not happy with Israel attacking Syria from KCNA

DPRK Denounces Israel's Military Attack on Syria

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Pyongyang, May 7 (KCNA) -- The spokesman for the Foreign Ministry of the DPRK gave the following answer to a question raised by KCNA on Tuesday as regards Israel's aggressive military attack on Syria:
Recently Israel let fighters mount missile strikes at targets in Damascus and its vicinity.
This brigandish act is a grave encroachment upon the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria and a wanton violation of international law.
The military attack on a sovereign state can never be justified in any case.
Israel is becoming evermore undisguised in its moves for aggression under the patronage of the U.S. Such ceaseless moves are the main cause of disturbing peace and stability of the Mideast.
We strongly denounce the brigandish aggression moves of Israel and extend full support and solidarity to the Syrian and other Arab people in their just struggle to defend the sovereignty and security of their countries. -0-

Did this get Un upset enough to start something?

here is the line that got me thinking

We strongly denounce the brigandish aggression moves of Israel and extend full support and solidarity to the Syrian and other Arab people in their just struggle to defend the sovereignty and security of their countries.

well time will tell but it does reinforce the DPRK Syria connection form linky www.kcna.kp...

tonight's line up 3 worth reading article's that are new News from yonhap english.yonhapnews.co.kr...

Nearly 2,000 S. Koreans abducted by North during war: gov't report
SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- A total of 417 more South Koreans are now listed as missing after being abducted by North Korea during the 1950-53 Korean War, the Unification Ministry said Wednesday. Full story

Park says she trusts her troops in handling N. Korea's provocation
WASHINGTON, May 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Park Geun-hye said Tuesday she would fully trust an assessment and response by her troops in case of a future North Korean provocation. Full story

Full text of joint declaration by South Korea and the U.S. on alliance
WASHINGTON, May 7 (Yonhap) -- Following is the full text of the Joint Declaration in Commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of the Alliance between the Republic of Korea (South Korea) and the United States. Full story

I do hope you read them, i am working on other things be back soon to make my opinionated opinion

ok I am back first up here's linky english.yonhapnews.co.kr...

2013/05/08 04:30 KST
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(2nd LD) Park says she trusts her troops in handling N. Korea's provocation
WASHINGTON, May 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Park Geun-hye said Tuesday she would fully trust an assessment and response by her troops in case of a future North Korean provocation.

"If North Korea engages in provocation, I will fully trust the judgment of our military," Park said during a joint press conference with U.S. President Barack Obama after their summit talks at the White House.

"So if our military makes a judgment which they feel is the right thing, that they should act accordingly. And this is the instruction that I had made," she added.

Park reaffirmed that Seoul would make Pyongyang pay the price for any provocations.

Park emphasized that the North will have to make a right choice as early as possible, as the South is ready for inter-Korean talks and cooperation.

"We also shared the view that realizing President Obama's vision of a world without nuclear weapons should start in the Korean Peninsula," Park said.

Obama said he agrees with Park's approach toward North Korea revolving around a vision of bringing peace and stability to the peninsula through a process of building mutual trust.

"President Park's approach is very compatible with my approach and the approach that we have been taking together for several years now," Obama said.


South Korean President Park Geun-hye (L) shakes hands with U.S. President Barack Obama at a White House meeting on May 7. (Yonhap)


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well if the Gun ban is any clue to the Un nukes, we are in trouble, Un will keep his nukes. I am Pro gun er Firearm and all for the 2nd amendment, just do not like the idea of Un having nukes.

next up, the joint declaration by South Korea and the U.S. on alliance long read so take your time and do not get eye strain reading it you might get cross eyed and here is the link for this one english.yonhapnews.co.kr...

2013/05/08 03:30 KST
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(full text) Full text of joint declaration by South Korea and the U.S. on alliance
WASHINGTON, May 7 (Yonhap) -- Following is the full text of the Joint Declaration in Commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of the Alliance between the Republic of Korea (South Korea) and the United States.


For six decades, the U.S.-ROK Alliance has served as an anchor for stability, security, and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula, in the Asia-Pacific region, and increasingly around the world. President Barack Obama of the United States of America and President Park Geun-hye of the Republic of Korea, meeting in Washington, D.C., on May 7, 2013, present this Joint Declaration in celebration of sixty years of bilateral partnership and shared prosperity. The two leaders affirm that the Alliance is well-placed to address the opportunities and challenges of the future.

The U.S.-ROK Alliance, forged in the Korean War and founded on the 1953 United States-Republic of Korea Mutual Defense Treaty, has evolved into a comprehensive strategic alliance with deep cooperation extending beyond security to also encompass the political, economic, cultural, and people-to-people realms. The freedom, friendship, and shared prosperity we enjoy today rest upon our shared values of liberty, democracy, and a market economy.

Building on the past sixty years of stability on the Korean Peninsula, we continue to strengthen and adapt our Alliance to serve as a linchpin of peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific and to meet the security challenges of the 21st century. The United States remains firmly committed to the defense of the Republic of Korea, including through extended deterrence and the full range of U.S. military capabilities, both conventional and nuclear.

This year also marks another milestone for our two nations -- the first anniversary of the entry into force of the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA). This agreement embodies the positive evolution of our partnership and demonstrates how deeply the United States and the Republic of Korea are committed to a shared future of growth and prosperity. We are pleased to note the positive results of the KORUS FTA, including increased trade and investment between our two countries, and recognize its potential for expanding bilateral cooperation and business opportunities, including in the energy sector. Our two countries will fully implement the KORUS FTA to ensure that the agreement serves as an economic growth engine in both our countries.

We are pleased with the significant progress made in realizing the 2009 Joint Vision for the Alliance of the United States of America and the Republic of Korea, which lays out a blueprint for the future development of our strategic Alliance. We pledge to continue to build a better and more secure future for all Korean people, working on the basis of the Joint Vision to foster enduring peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and its peaceful reunification based on the principles of denuclearization, democracy and a free market economy. In this context, the United States and the Republic of Korea will continue to work through the Alliance to bring North Korea in to compliance with its international obligations and promote peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula, including through the trust-building process initiated by President Park.

We share the deep concern that North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missiles programs and its repeated provocations pose grave threats to the peace and stability of the Korean Peninsula and Northeast Asia. Both the United States and the Republic of Korea are determined to achieve the peaceful denuclearization of North Korea and are working with other Six-Party Talks partners and the international community to insist that North Korea adheres to its international obligations and commitments. While we invite North Korea to take the path that leads out of isolation and to join the community of nations as a responsible member, we are resolved to continue to defend our citizens against North Korea's provocations by strengthening our comprehensive, interoperable, and combined defense capabilities, to include shared efforts to counter the missile threat posed by North Korea and integrated intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems. Because both the United States and the Republic of Korea share a deep concern for the well-being of the North Korean people, we encourage North Korea to invest in, and improve, the conditions for its citizens and to respect their basic human rights.

The peace and prosperity of both our nations are inextricably linked to regional and global security and economic growth. Based on the solid U.S.-ROK Alliance, we are prepared to address our common challenges and seek ways to build an era of peace and cooperation in Northeast Asia. The U.S.-ROK Alliance is an increasingly global partnership, and the United States welcomes the Republic of Korea's leadership and active engagement on the world stage, including in international fora. We will strengthen our efforts to address global challenges such as climate change and to promote clean energy, energy security, human rights, humanitarian assistance, development assistance cooperation, counter-terrorism, peaceful uses of nuclear energy, nuclear safety, non-proliferation, cybersecurity, and counter-piracy.

Our sixty years of partnership and shared prosperity have demonstrated that the strength of our Alliance stems from the close relationships between our peoples. The large Korean-American community in the United States not only serves as a significant link between our two countries, but also makes countless contributions to the strength and vitality of American society. We pledge to continue programs and efforts to build even closer ties between our societies, including cooperation among business, civic, academic, and other institutions.

As allies and Asia-Pacific nations, we look forward to shaping together the future of Asia for generations to come.

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long long long read, any one know what it says, i got lost at the second paragraph.

the best for last, for it might make Un faint: lets hope it does, and some one else can step in

2013/05/07 20:43 KST
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(LEAD) U.N. appoints three investigators for N. Korea rights abuses
SEOUL, May 7 (Yonhap) -- The United Nations Human Rights Council on Tuesday appointed three experts to investigate widespread human rights violations in North Korea for its landmark commission, Seoul's foreign affairs ministry said.

The appointment comes after the U.N. council's 47 member states approved a resolution in March that paved the way for establishing a "Commission of Inquiry" into the alleged rights abuses in North Korea, upgrading the level of investigation to be on par with probes into Syria.

U.N. special rapporteur Marzuki Darusman; Michael Kirby, a former Justice of the High Court of Australia; and Sonja Biserko, a Serbian human rights activist, will lead the special commission to launch a formal investigation into human rights abuses in the isolated state for one year.

The commission is expected to submit interim reports to the meeting of U.N. Commission on Human Rights in September and the U.N. General Assembly in October, as well as release a comprehensive report on March next year, according the ministry.

North Korea had reacted with indignation to the U.N. decision to set up the commission, flatly denying human rights abuses under its ruler Kim Jong-un.

Human rights advocacy groups have long called for international efforts to stop genocide and crimes against humanity in the communist country, which they claim are being systematically carried out by North Korean authorities.

Activists said North Korea is holding thousands of political prisoners in at least six facilities where they face extrajudicial executions, torture and forced labor.

The communist country has been accused of human rights abuses for decades, ranging from holding hundreds of thousands of political prisoners to torture and public executions.

Pyongyang has flatly denied the accusations, calling them a U.S.-led attempt to topple its regime.

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the above is form, like you don't know but for you that don't here it is english.yonhapnews.co.kr... why only 3??? 300 is needed for as soon as they step foot in DPRK Un will say "you are spy's, 15 year hard labor, no rice for you" or Un will call, yep the only buddy buddy of Un, the one... the only... Rod man to entertain them

KCNA is full of it tonight, DPRK beating the war drums once more www.kcna.kp... form the link

U.S., S. Korean Warmongers Urged to Heed KPA's Warning: KCNA Commentary

Pyongyang, May 7 (KCNA) -- The U.S. and south Korean warmongers restarted shelling drills targeted against the areas of the north side from the waters off Paekryong and Yonphyong islands in the West Sea of Korea from May 5.
They launched a joint anti-submarine drill in the West Sea on Monday and they are mulling staging joint naval war exercises with the nuclear-powered carrier Nimitz task force involved from about Friday.
This is a premeditated provocation to drive the present war-like situation on the Korean Peninsula to an actual war.
There is the world's largest concentration of war hardware including nukes on the Korean Peninsula and it has no solid mechanism for preventing a war. That is why there can be no local war on the peninsula. Even a slight provocation may immediately develop into a total nuclear war, regional one and a new world war in the end.
Moreover, the Korean Peninsula has been put into the state of war owing to the persistent sanctions of the U.S. and its allies against the DPRK and Key Resolve and Foal Eagle joint war exercises staged on an unprecedented scale for two months.
It is not without reason that they openly started shelling drill against the DPRK in the most dangerous hotspot in the southwestern sector of the front.
It is their scenario to mount a surprise nuclear strike at the north from the West Sea of Korea, with the shelling provocation from the waters off Paekryong and Yonphyong islands as a curtain-raiser, and escalate the war in the East Sea of Korea with huge nuclear war means involved.
It is an extremely dangerous nuclear war drumbeat to carry out their scenario for the second Korean War which had already been tested through Key Resolve and Foal Eagle.
All facts once again prove that the U.S. imperialists' policy of threatening and blackmailing the DPRK with nukes remains unchanged and it was entirely just when the DPRK took an option for all-out action against them.
The enemies would be well advised to ponder over the warning served by the revolutionary armed forces of the DPRK through the order issued by the Korean People's Army (KPA) Command of the southwestern sector of the front.
Our revolutionary armed forces are fully ready to launch a general offensive to seize the south at a go in line with the firepower striking plan finally ratified by the Supreme Commander.
In case even a single shell drops over the territorial waters of the north during the provocative shelling drills of the enemies in the southwestern waters, they will encounter a prompt counteraction of our revolutionary armed forces.
Units of the rocket force deployed in the southwestern sector of the front will go into a prompt action to reduce the five islands in the West Sea to sea in flames, to begin with.
Our all-out action to be rapidly escalated in the future will demonstrate the will and capability of Songun Korea. -0-

seems Un can not wait till the Nukes are used

then there is this

KPA Command in Southwestern Sector of Front Issues Order for Its Units to Make Counterstrike at Enemies

Pyongyang, May 7 (KCNA) -- The Command of the Korean People's Army in the southwestern sector of the front announced the following report on Tuesday:

No sooner had the Key Resolve and Foal Eagle joint military exercises against the DPRK been ended than the U.S. imperialists and the south Korean puppet forces restarted shelling drills targeted against the areas of the north side from the waters off Paekryong and Yonphyong islands in the West Sea of Korea from May 5.

The prevailing situation goes to prove that they are persisting in their premeditated military provocations in a bid to push the present state of war to an actual war.

What matters is that such military provocations are timed to coincide with the U.S.-south Korea joint anti-submarine exercises started in the West Sea of Korea from May 6 and the dangerous U.S.-south Korea joint naval war drill to be staged in the East Sea of Korea from about May 10 even with the super-large nuclear-powered carrier Nimitz involved.

The Command issued the following order to those units under it in view of the prevailing situation:

KPA units in the southwestern sector of the front will take immediate counteractions in case even a single shell drops over the territorial waters of our side due to the enemies' provocative shelling in the southwestern waters.

In case the enemies recklessly counter our counterstrikes, all striking forces will turn the five islands in the West Sea of Korea into a sea in flames with prompt actions of units of the rocket forces deployed in the southwestern sector of the front.

All the units and sub-units under the KPA Command in the southwestern sector of the front will simultaneously start military actions, in line with the operation plan finally ratified by the KPA Supreme Command, by the future order.

If the U.S. imperialists and the south Korean puppet military gangsters finally launch an adventurous war of aggression against the DPRK, it will never miss an opportunity. -0-

man do they like the wall of words!!!, I edited this one to make it easier to read,[ left the one before this one unedited,] it is like they do not take a breath, must be form all that hot air the blow so hard all the time.Beat them Drum's there Un, no one can hear you!!!the above is from KCNA www.kcna.kp...

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#DPRK's Rodong Sinmun: US, S. Korean puppet regime "now staging madcap war exercises more provocative than Foal Eagle."

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Rodong Sinmun: Should U.S. imperialists & S. Korean trigger-happy forces dare preempt firing, #DPRK will "wipe them out to the last man."

seems like we're going to have some more fun in the next few days

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U.N. special rapporteur Marzuki Darusman; Michael Kirby, a former Justice of the High Court of Australia; and Sonja Biserko, a Serbian human rights activist, will lead the special commission to launch a formal investigation into human rights abuses in the isolated state for one year.

Seems we have a timeframe....as the commission's findings will likely be used to draft resolutions that could call for authorizing military action based on the findings. I'm surprised so far out though, but maybe it's designed to allow Kim some time to play ball.

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A lot can happen in a year, DPRK by that time could have the nuke missile that could hit the UN in NYC. just a thought. One interesting tib bit for today, english.yonhapnews.co.kr... form the link

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China's suspension of dealings with N. Korean bank 'significant': Seoul
SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- China's decision to end financial dealings with a key North Korean foreign exchange bank is a "significant" step that may severely punish North Korea for its internationally-condemned nuclear ambitions, a Seoul official said Wednesday.

The comments came one day after the state-run Bank of China said it had ended transactions with the Foreign Trade Bank of North Korea. The move is seen as part of China's punitive actions against the North's long-range missile launch in December and its third nuclear test conducted on Feb. 12 in defiance of the international community.

Given that the North Korean foreign exchange bank is its de facto channel to settle financial trade dealings with China, the decision is "a very significant and effective measure," a Seoul official said.

"Trade with China accounts for almost all of North Korea's official commerce with foreign countries," the official said, adding that it is imaginable how severe an impact the latest decision may be to the North.
Following the North's February nuclear test, the U.S. in March imposed its own sanction on the North Korean foreign exchange bank, which it said was used as the financial channel for the communist country's development of nuclear arms and other weapons of mass destruction.

The latest punitive action by China came as part of its growing role in the international community's efforts to deter North Korea from nuclear arms and ballistic missile development.

Under the new leadership of Xi Jinping, China, which had long turned a blind eye to the actions of the communist country, has shown intentions of joining the international community in punishing the North of its nuclear ambitions.

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Ouch China is learning you can not go to a hot war, but you can hit them where it hurts the most , their wallet!!! Un has no cash flow now, oh what will he do?? He will go to war planting rice www3.nhk.or.jp... form the link

N.Korea calls for "war of rice planting"

Observers say North Korea is now relaxing war preparedness and mobilizing people toward overcoming its acute food shortages.

The Wednesday edition of the ruling Workers' Party newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, carried an editorial that called for a war of rice planting by all people.

The editorial said the present situation demands North Koreans achieve food self- sufficiency. It warned that if a single day of May, the season for rice planting, is lost, it will result in the loss of grains of rice.

It said if the country has plenty of food it can go ahead with economic and nuclear development despite opposition and conspiracy by the United States or others.

The editorial then urged the public to wage a war of rice cultivation and achieve this year's target for grain crops.

Every year, North Korea has a shortfall of about one million tons of food. The country's leadership admitted at the Supreme People's Assembly held last month that the food shortage is an urgent problem.

The country, which repeated provocative remarks toward the US recently, has kept its military ready for war for a long time.

The latest editorial reflects the urgency in mobilizing people, including troops, to boost food production.

May 8, 2013 - Updated 05:02 UTC

The country, which repeated provocative remarks toward the US recently, has kept its military ready for war for a long time. Is now using the same remarks on the land,as it plants rice.

DPRK still saying they are a nuke Nation, and being as such prevented a Nuke war.

WPK's New Line Serves as Powerful Treasured Sword: Newspaper

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Pyongyang, May 7 (KCNA) -- The new line of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) on simultaneously pushing forward with economic construction and the building of nuclear force makes it possible to bring earlier the building of a thriving socialist nation and the country's reunification, resolutely foiling the U.S. and other hostile forces' moves to invade the DPRK and defending the sovereignty of the country.

Rodong Sinmun Tuesdays says this in a bylined article. It goes on:
The DPRK's access to nuclear deterrent is the exercise of its just right to defend the supreme interests and peace of the country from the vicious moves of the U.S. and the south Korean puppet forces to invade the DPRK.

The U.S. has recently amassed its military forces in the Asia-Pacific region as part of its aggression moves against the DPRK.

The DPRK's smaller and powerful precision nuclear deterrent is making futile the U.S. and the puppet forces' attempt to ignite a nuclear war against it.

With the U.S. becoming evermore undisguised in its frantic attempt to ignite a nuclear war, if the DPRK had not have a powerful nuclear force, a thermonuclear war would have broken out on the Korean Peninsula.

The DPRK will never abandon its nuclear force as long as the U.S. persists in its aggression moves and threat of nuclear war against the DPRK.

The U.S. and the puppet forces should never dream of making a deal with the DPRK over its building of nuclear force at the DPRK-U.S. or north-south negotiations.

Steadfast is the DPRK's stand to glorify it as the best country that any aggressors dare not invade, and achieve the historic desire for national reunification with economic construction and the building of nuclear force as a pair of pillars. -0-

from the linky of them pinko pinky's at KCNA www.kcna.kp... well so much for wanting them to be nuke free, it seems their is no hope of them giving an inch to give them up edited it so it was not the wall of words, man that's hard on the eyes, just one more thing, how is being a "nuke force" going to bring about reunification??? Is it me or does anyone else not get this, let alone understand their thinking, I would try standing on my head but that would do my back no good.

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Not really, no. This has been going on for decades - I feel quite silly having given them attention a few months ago; now they're just old news.

The big thing's Syria right now - we're just on the cusp on invasion it would seem...