TODAY'S NEWS (March.23.2001 Juche 90)
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More materials and relics displayed at war museum
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U.S. bellicose forces' moves to block Korean independent reunification under
fire
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U.S. moves to deploy "TMD" blasted
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Day of Pakistan marked
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U.S. high-handed practices will not work on DPRK
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Biological branch of National Academy of Sciences
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World Meteorological Day observed
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Korean people's cause of reunification supported by Pakistani President
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Films for children
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Kim Jong Il sends message of condolence to bereaved family of late Jong Ju
Yong
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Kim Jong Il enjoys performance given by Shanghai Symphony Orchestra
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Kim Jong Il meets leading members and principal actors and actresses of
Shanghai Symphony Orchestra
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Kim Jong Il gives banquet in honour of CPC delegation and Shanghai Symphony
Orchestra
For Spanish-speaking people
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amistad coreano - china seguira desarrollandose de siglo en siglo
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entrevistase kim yong nam con embajador cubano
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9 aniversario de eleccion de dirigente kim jong il como comandante supremo
de epc
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rpdc: instituto de biologia de academia de ciencias
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More materials and relics displayed at war museum
Pyongyang, March 23 (KCNA) -- More revolutionary historical materials
and war relics have been displayed at the victorious Fatherland Liberation
War Museum in the DPRK. They tell about the feats performed by the people's
army and the people of Korea in the battles to defeat the u.s. imperialists.
Among those materials and relics are seven pictures of President Kim Il
Sung who led the June 1950-July 1953 Fatherland Liberation War to victory.
There are also over 50 exhibits including photographs and war relics which
show the mass heroism and revolutionary optimism displayed by the Korean
servicemen and people.
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U.S. bellicose forces' moves to block Korean independent reunification under
fire
Pyongyang, March 23 (KCNA) -- Rodong Sinmun today comments on the moves
of the U.S. bellicose forces to block the independent reunification of the
Korean nation. The commentary says:
The present warlike ruling forces of the U.S. are working hard to
isolate and stifle the DPRK, loudmouthed about a "hard line" after
suspending the dialogue with Pyongyang started by the previous
administration.
They persist in a groundless smear campaign against the DPRK and do not
bother to let loose a spate of war outcries against it.
This campaign is made under the pretext of protecting the U.S. and its
allies from the "threat" of the DPRK. But lurking behind this row is the
U.S. sinister intention to justify its military occupation of South Korea
and its hostile policy towards the DPRK and bar the reunification of Korea
and, furthermore, realise its ambition to seize the whole of Korea.
It is fear of the U.S. warmongers that if Korea is reunified, the U.S.
will find no more justification to stay in South Korea and then it will not
be able to realise its ambition to dominate Korea and the rest of Asia.
That is why they are working so hard to derail the Korean nation's train
for independent reunification from its track and increase the tensions on
the Korean peninsula under the above-said absurd pretext.
The reality calls upon all the Koreans to turn out in a patriotic
struggle to frustrate the reckless offensive of the U.S. bellicose forces
against the DPRK and reunification.
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U.S. moves to deploy "TMD" blasted
Pyongyang, March 23 (KCNA) -- The U.S. navy recently announced that the
"Theatre Missile Defence" system (TMD) would be deployed in 2006. A Brasshat
of the U.S. navy, referring to its utmost efforts to hit the target,
disclosed that the first phase of its deployment would be carried out in
2006 and its second phase in 2007 to be concluded in 2010.
In this regard Rodong Sinmun today in its signed commentary says: This
is a dangerous move aimed to hold military supremacy in the east Asian
region.
No sooner had the bush administration emerged than the conservative hard
liners began more noisily clamouring about the "threat" from the DPRK in a
bid to step up their moves to establish the TMD.
It is preposterous, indeed, for them to insist on stepping up the moves
to build this system under the pretext of "threat" from the DPRK.
It is universally known that the DPRK is exposed to the U.S. threat.
Huge U.S. forces are stationed in South Korea and in areas around it and
sophisticated war equipment including nuclear weapons deployed there are
levelled at the DPRK.
Through the escalated moves to establish the TMD in east Asia the
conservatives of the present U.S. administration seek to contain big
countries and emerge a de facto ruler over the region and, at the same time,
mount missile attacks on the progressive countries there.
The TMD is a product of their ambition to stifle the DPRK by force of
arms.
If the present administration keeps increasing tensions on the Korean
peninsula and rushing headlong towards military confrontation and war,
pursuant to its hostile policy towards the DPRK, it will have no option but
to strongly react to Washington's moves.
Then the United States will have to own responsibility for all the
ensuing consequences.
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Day of Pakistan marked
Pyongyang, March 23 (KCNA) -- Ahmed Hussain Dayo, charge d'affaires ad
interim of the Pakistani embassy here, hosted a reception on Thursday to
mark the Day of Pakistan. Invited to the reception were minister of commerce
Ri Yong Son, vice-minister of foreign affairs Pak Kil Yon and officials
concerned.
Representatives of different embassies here were also invited.
Speeches were made there.
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U.S. high-handed practices will not work on DPRK
Pyongyang, March 23 (KCNA) -- It is the unshakable will of the Workers'
Party of Korea to give fuller play to the dignity and honor of socialist
Korea in the 21st century by firmly adhering to its independent stand as it
emerged victorious in defending socialism in the 20th century through a
resolute struggle against the imperialists, says Rodong Sinmun today in a
signed article. It goes on:
The WPK has never made even the slightest concession as regards the
issues related to the basic interests of the country and the nation but
firmly maintained its principled stand under any circumstances and
decisively defied any outside pressure. this is its unshakable independent
stand.
Maintaining this independent stand is an important requirement for
firmly defending the sovereignty of the country, glorifying the dignity of
the nation, living one's own way and achieving prosperity and progress by
one's own efforts.
It is the aggressive disposition of the imperialists that they more
blatantly challenge and pressurize any nation if they consider it to be
faint-hearted and timid.
It is possible to protect the sovereignty of the country and the nation
and glorify their dignity only when they adamantly stand against the
imperialists without the slightest concession and retreat.
Today the U.S. imperialists are escalating pressure upon the DPRK and
intensifying interference in its internal affairs and inciting a fever of
war. Their high-handed and arbitrary practices can never work on the DPRK
strong in its independent stand.
The workers' party and people of Korea will never tolerate any pressure
and interference on the part of them intended to encroach upon its
sovereignty but force them to pay a very high price.
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Biological branch of National Academy of Sciences
Pyongyang, March 23 (KCNA) -- The biological branch of the National
Academy of Sciences is a comprehensive research centre in the biological
field of the country. It has dozens of institutes, branch institutes,
research rooms, botanical gardens, experimental stations, pilot plants, etc.
The branch has successfully carried out many practical scientific and
research tasks, making great contributions to the development of
bioengineering, agriculture, stockbreeding and health care.
In recent years scientists and technicians of the branch have cultivated
scores of new varieties of high-yielding crops and succeeded in researches
into a bioengineering method to prevent blights.
They have developed the nuclear transfer of embryonic blastomere through
the intensified research into animal cloning and perfected the embryonic
transfer technique of livestocks, putting it into practice.
The branch has also published dozens of valuable books including "The
Korean Flora" (vols. 1-10), "The Pictorial Book of the Korean Flora" (vols.
1 and 2), "The Korean Fauna" and "The Korean Birds".
The branch was set up in March Juche 50 (1961).
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World Meteorological Day observed
Pyongyang, March 23 (KCNA) -- Minju Joson today dedicates an article to
the World Meteorological Day. The world meteorological organization set
March 23, its birthday, as the World Meteorological Day.
The DPRK became a member state of the organization in 1975.
The organization chose "voluntary assistance in weather, climate and
water" as the theme of the world meteorological day this year.
The DPRK has directed great efforts to the development of meteorological
science and the meteorological and forecast work and pushed ahead with
scientific and rapid weather forecast, the paper says, and stresses:
The DPRK will further expand cooperation with the organization and the
exchange of meteorological information with different countries so as to
contribute to transforming nature in conformity with the demands and aims of
human beings.
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Korean people's cause of reunification supported by Pakistani President
Pyongyang, March 23 (KCNA) -- Muhammad Rafiq Tarar, President of the
Islamic Republic of Pakistan, supported the Korean people's cause of
reunification when he met a DPRK government cultural delegation led by Mun
Jae Chol, acting chairman of the committee for cultural relations with
foreign countries, on March 18. He sincerely wished the DPRK progress and
prosperity under the wise guidance of leader Kim Jong Il.
Saying that the Pakistani people rejoice over the achievements made by
the Korean people in the struggle for national reunification, he
wholeheartedly hoped Korea would be reunified independently without foreign
interference.
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Films for children
Pyongyang, March 23 (KCNA) -- The Korea April 26 animated cartoon
studio has recently produced a series of animated cartoons for children on a
variety of themes. The cartoon "rabbit repents," in which a rabbit, who was
enticed into playing with idlers without working, repents of it when it
meets the winter barehanded, and the paper-mould cartoon "three friends in
rainbow village," that tells everyone should love his friends, are now on
show, winning the favour of children.
"An evil design," part 19 of a multi-part cartoon series "squirrel and
hedgehog" that shows the valiant and self-sacrificing activities of squirrel
agents behind enemy lines of weasels to defend their hill, and "who
taught?," Part 3 of the cartoon "jingling of a bell," which advises the
children not to climb the fruit trees to pick fruits, are now accelerating
toward completion.
Besides, a computer-animated science fiction "lightning absorbing
spaceship" (parts 1 and 2) and a paper-mould cartoon "a sparrow hawk and
white-toothed shrews," an animated cartoon "a map drawn by doctor stork" are
now in the works.
These will greatly help improve the i.q development and education of the
children.
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Kim Jong Il sends message of condolence to bereaved family of late Jong Ju
Yong
Pyongyang, March 23 (KCNA) -- Leader kim jong il sent a message of
condolence yesterday to the bereaved family of the late Jong Ju Yong on his
death. The message expressed deep condolences to the Hyundai Group and the
bereaved family over the death of Jong Ju Yong who had contributed to
reconciliation and cooperation between the north and south of Korea, the
great unity of the nation and patriotic work for reunification.
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Kim Jong Il enjoys performance given by Shanghai Symphony Orchestra
Pyongyang, March 23 (KCNA) -- Leader kim jong il today enjoyed an art
performance given by the visiting Shanghai Symphony Orchestra of China at
the April 25 House of Culture. When he appeared in the auditorium together
with Zeng Qinghong, a storm of applause and cheers burst out.
The artistes of the orchestra presented him with a floral basket with
unbounded reverence and thanked him for having invited them to visit the
DPRK after seeing their performance during his visit to Shanghai last
January.
It was seen by the members of the visiting delegation of the Communist
Party of China, Chinese ambassador Wang Guozhang and embassy officials,
leading members of the orchestra and Chinese students studying in the DPRK.
The artistes of the orchestra put on the stage colorful numbers
including a soprano, a baritone solo, a piano concert and Korean songs.
The performance ended with an orchestra of the immortal revolutionary
paean "Song of General Kim Il Sung."
Overflowing with warm feelings of DPRK-China friendship, it was
acclaimed by the audience.
A floral basket from Kim Jong Il was handed to the Chinese artistes for
their successful performance.
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Kim Jong Il meets leading members and principal actors and actresses of
Shanghai Symphony Orchestra
Pyongyang, March 23 (KCNA) -- Leader Kim Jong Il today received together
with Zeng Qinghong leading members and principal actors and actresses of the
Shanghai Symphony Orchestra of China led by the director general of the
Shanghai municipal culture, radio, film and TV administration, on a visit to
the DPRK. Present there were Yon Hyong Muk, Kim Kuk Thae, Han Song Ryong,
Kye Ung Thae, Choe Thae Bok, chairman of the central auditing commission of
the WPK Pak Yong Sok, director of the information and instruction department
of the c.c., the WPK Jong Ha Chol and minister of culture Kang Nung Su.
Also on hand were members of the delegation of the Communist Party of
China and Wang Guozhang, Chinese ambassador e.p. to the DPRK.
Kim Jong Il warmly welcomed the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra's visit to
the DPRK and conversed with the guests in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
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Kim Jong Il gives banquet in honour of CPC delegation and Shanghai Symphony
Orchestra
Pyongyang, March 23 (KCNA) -- Leader kim jong il hosted a grand banquet
at the Mokran House this evening in honour of the delegation of the
Communist Party of China and the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra on their visit
to the DPRK. When Kim Jong Il appeared in the banquet hall together with
Zeng Qinghong amid the playing of welcome music the participants warmly
welcomed them with a thunderous applause.
Present on invitation were the members of the delegation of the CPC,
leading members and principal actors and actresses of the Shanghai Symphony
Orchestra headed by Ye Zhikang, director general of the Shanghai municipal
culture, radio, film and TV administration, Chinese ambassador e.p. to the
DPRK Wang Guozhang and staff members of its embassy here.
Present there were Yon Hyong Muk, Kim Kuk Thae, Choe Thae Bok, Han Song
Ryong, Kye Ung Thae and chairman of the central auditing commission of the
WPK Pak Yong Sok, director of the information and instruction department of
the c.c., the WPK Jong Ha Chol, first vice-minister of foreign affairs Kang
Sok Ju, KPA generals Hyon Chol Hae and Pak Jae Gyong, minister of culture
Kang Nung Su and officials concerned.
The banquet proceeded in an atmosphere overflowing with friendship.
A performance was given by the KPA merited chorus at the banquet.
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For Spanish-speaking people
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amistad coreano - china seguira desarrollandose de siglo en siglo
pyongyang, 23 de enero (atcc) -- el diario "rodong sinmun" en el numero
de hoy inserto un editorial relativo a la exitosa efectuacion de la visita
del gran dirigente kim jong il a la republica popular china. el editorial
senala:
la historica visita del dirigente kim jong il a la rpch sirve de un
motivo trascendental en el fortalecimiento y desarrollo de las relaciones de
amistad coreano-china y contribuira grandemente a la preservacion de la paz
y la seguridad de asia y el resto del mundo.
la presente visita fue realizada exitosamente bajo la atencion especial
y la cordial hospitalidad del cc del partido comunista de china, el consejo
de estado de la rpch y el presidente jiang zemin.
en las conversaciones los dirigentes de ambos partidos y paises se
informaron de la situacion de sus respectivos paises, intercambiaron
opiniones sobre un mayor desarrollo de las relaciones bilaterales y otros
importantes problemas internacionales de interes mutuo y llegaron a la
identidad de criterios.
acordaron hacer esfuerzos activos por consolidar y desarrollar aun mas
la tradicional amistad coreano - china con una larga historia y situar las
relaciones de amistad y cooperacion de ambos paises al nivel mas elevado de
desarrollo.
durante un largo tiempo historico lleno de dificultades y pruebas los
pueblos de corea y china vienen fortaleciendo su amistad y solidaridad.
tambien en el siglo 21 como en el siglo pasado los partidos y pueblos de
ambos paises tienen el invariable deseo de consolidar y desarrollar sin
cesar la amistad. en su reciente encuentro y conversaciones los dirigentes
de ambos partidos y paises volvieron a manifestar la voluntad de fortalecer
y desarrollar aun mas las relaciones de amistad y cooperacion coreano-china
en la forja del radiante porvenir del nuevo siglo.
hoy en dia el pueblo chino bajo la direccion del partido comunista de
china se esfuerza por lograr la estabilidad y la unidad de la sociedad y
construir el socialismo propio de china y la autoridad exterior de este pais
se eleva de dia en dia. el pueblo coreano desea sinceramente que en china
todas las cosas marchen bien.
el incesante fortalecimiento y desarrollo de la amistad coreano-china
contribuye a la promocion de la revolucion y la construccion y a la
prosperidad y desarrollo de ambos paises.
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entrevistase kim yong nam con embajador cubano
pyongyang, 23 de enero (atcc) -- el presidente kim yong nam del
presidium de la asamblea popular suprema de la republica popular democratica
de corea sostuvo hoy una charla en el palacio de los congresos mansudae con
jose manuel inclan embade, embajador de la republica de cuba en la rpdc que
le hizo una visita de despedida. estuvo presente el viceministro kung sok
ung de rr.ee.
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9 aniversario de eleccion de dirigente kim jong il como comandante supremo
de epc
pyongyang, 23 de diciembre (atcc) -- el acto de informe central por el
9 aniversario de la eleccion del gran dirigente kim jong il como comandante
supremo del ejercito popular de corea tuvo lugar hoy en la casa cultural "25
de abril". estuvieron presentes kim yong nam, jo myong rok, hong song nam y
otros cuadros dirigentes del partido y estado.
el informe titulado "abramos brillantemente el nuevo siglo de la gran
prosperidad siguiendo la direccion del estimado camarada comandante supremo
de dar prioridad al ejercito" estuvo a cargo del vicemariscal kim yong chun,
miembro del comite de defensa nacional de la republica popular democratica
de corea y jefe del estado mayor general del epc.
el informante senalo:
el que el estimado camarada kim jong il fuera electo comandante supremo
del epc y se haya puesto al frente de las fuerzas armadas revolucionarias
fue un gran jubilo nacional para todos los oficiales y soldados del epc y
los habitantes y un evento historico de significado trascendental en el
cumplimiento de la causa de construccion del ejercito autoctono y el
desarrollo de nuestra revolucion.
gracias a tener al gran camarada kim jong il en el puesto supremo de las
fuerzas armadas revolucionarias el ejercito y el pueblo de la rpd de corea
han podido defender fidedignamente y llevar adelante la causa de
construccion del ejercito autoctono y la causa del socialismo
sobreponiendose a las severas pruebas de la historia y manifestar
vigorosamente a la faz del mundo la dignidad y la fisonomia de corea y la
nacion de kim il sung.
al dirigir la revolucion mediante la priorizacion militar el camarada
kim jong il ha fortalecido el epc en invencibles filas combativas de acero.
en todo el ejercito se han establecido el sistema de mando militar
autoctono y el estilo militar revolucionario y se han renovado los rasgos
ideo-espirituales de los militares.
en las filas del epc reinan plenamente solo el espiritu de defender a
ultranza al lider y el modo de ejecutar a ultranza la politica del partido.
todo el ejercito ha logrado su monolitica unidad ideo-volitiv
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rpdc: instituto de biologia de academia de ciencias
pyongyang, 23 de marzo (atcc) -- el instituto de biologia de la
academia de ciencias de corea fundado en marzo del 50 (1961) de la era juche
es la base de investigacion general nacional de este sector. consta de
decenas de centros de investigacion, sucursales, gabinetes, jardines
botanicos, centros de experimentacion y fabricas piloto, etc.
durante el periodo pasado el instituto cumplio numerosas tareas de
investigacion cientifica que se presentaban en la practica, constribuyendo
grandemente al desarrollo de la biotecnologia, agricultura, ganaderia y
salud publica.
en los ultimos anos los cientificos y tecnicos del instituto
desarrollaron decenas de variedades de plantas agricolas de alto rendimiento
y culminaron la tarea de investigacion para exterminar plagas e insectos
danidos por el metodo biotecnologico.
el instituto dio a luz decenas de libros de valor incluidos "flora de
corea" (tomos 1-10), "colores originales de la flora de corea" (tomos 1 y
2), "fauna de corea", "aves de corea".
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