The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) is preparing to take part in the next round of six-party talks, possibly in mid July, to resolve issues on the DPRK's nuclear programme, Russia's Interfax news agency quoted a DPRK diplomatic source as saying. The DPRK Foreign Ministry has begun preparations for a fourth round of six-nation talks that will take place in the second half of July 2005, Interfax reported, adding that the DPRK has decided to restart negotiations because the United States has softened its rhetoric against the country. Earlier, the DPRK leader said that his country is willing to return to the nuclear talks as early as July if the United States respects the DPRK as a partner. (CPV/VOVNEWS) … [Read more...] about Democratic People’s Republic of Korea prepares for next round of six-party talks
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Democratic People’s Republic of Korea urges US to remove hostile policy
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has expressed willingness to settle the nuclear issue during the forthcoming six-party talks, the Foreign Ministry spokesman said. This will occur only if the United States respects the DPRK's sovereignty and its system and Washington is willing to build up confidence with the DPRK by normalising bilateral relations, the FM noted. Furthermore, the US should maintain peaceful coexistence with the DPRK on a legal basis and delabel the DPRK as a supporter of terrorism, he added. "It is important that the US changes its hostile policy toward the DPRK and is willing to coexist with the DPRK," the spokesman said. He stressed that it is the DPRK's persistent attitude to realise the denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula through dialogue and consultation. It is essential that the relevant parties hold in-depth discussions on the ways and methods to reach that goal during the coming talks, the spokesman said. (CPV/VNA) … [Read more...] about Democratic People’s Republic of Korea urges US to remove hostile policy
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea urges US to provide light-water reactors
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has urged the US to provide it with light-water nuclear reactors to build power plants as proof of Washington's recognisation of Pyongyang's legal right to develop nuclear technologies for peaceful purposes. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 22nd, the DPRK's Deputy Foreign Minister Choe Su Hon emphasized that his country would not need to develop nuclear weapon once his country's relationship with the US is normalized on the basis of mutual confidence. The diplomat said every outstanding issue related to the Korean nuclear standoff could be discussed at the fifth round of the six-party talks, scheduled for Beijing in November. Regarding US chief negotiator Christopher Hill's desire to visit the DPRK to meet DPRK leader Kim Jong Il, Choe said Pyongyang welcomed this move without any conditions. Also at the UN General Assembly, Choe asked the UN to end all of its humanitarian assistance to the DPRK … [Read more...] about Democratic People’s Republic of Korea urges US to provide light-water reactors
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea leader Kim passes away
Kim Jong-Il, leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, died of a heart attack on December 17 at the age of 69, AFP quoted the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). He passed away at 8:30 am Pyongyang time. KCNA also called on the people of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to support the late leader's youngest son, General Kim Jong-Un, to become the new leader. Meanwhile, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported that its Government was shocked with the news and summoned an emergency meeting. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea is undertaking a period of national mourning from December 17 to 29, according to AFP. … [Read more...] about Democratic People’s Republic of Korea leader Kim passes away
Developing the Relationship between Vietnam and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea with a New Momentum
From October 16-18, 2007, Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh paid an official visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) at the invitation of Kim Jong Il, General Secretary of the Workers' Party Central Committee and Chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK. The successful visit s an impetus for the relationship between the two countries. From October 16-18, 2007, Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh paid an official visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) at the invitation of Kim Jong Il, General Secretary of the Workers' Party Central Committee and Chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK. The successful visit creates an impetus for the relationship between the two countries. During talks between Nong Duc Manh, Kim Jong Il and DPRK leaders, the two sides exchanged and agreed on many important issues in the relationship between the two countries and parties as well as international issues of common … [Read more...] about Developing the Relationship between Vietnam and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea with a New Momentum