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Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un sends congratulatory message to Belarusian President

Kim Jong Un, president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, sent a congratulatory message to Aleksandr Lukashenko, president of the Republic of Belarus, on February 3.

The message said:

I extend congratulations to you on your reelection as president of the Republic of Belarus.

Availing myself of this opportunity, I express my expectation that the friendly and cooperative relations between the DPRK and the Republic of Belarus would develop in conformity with the interests of the peoples of the two countries. 

Regional-industry factories inaugurated in Kumya County

February 5, 2025

Modern regional-industry factories have been built in Kumya County of South Hamgyong Province under the guidance of the great Workers' Party of Korea Central Committee.

The venue was full of officials and working people from the province and county with national flags and bouquets in their hands.

The officers and men of the construction regiment entering the venue while flying the glorious colours were warmly greeted by crowds of people.

National photo exhibition opens to mark birth anniversary of Chairman Kim Jong Il

February 5, 2025

A national photo exhibition "By strengthening our revolutionary armed forces into the invincible army" was opened with due ceremony at the People's Palace of Culture in Pyongyang on February 3 to mark the 83rd birth anniversary of Chairman Kim Jong Il.

On display there are photos showing the revolutionary exploits of the Chairman who firmly defended the dignity and sovereignty of the country and people, and those of the respected General Secretary Kim Jong Un who is ushering in the golden age of strengthening the Juche-oriented revolutionary armed forces.

There are also photos dealing with the noble life of Kim Jong Il who had further developed the Korean People's Army into the invincible army since he started his leadership over the revolutionary armed forces.

Expedition of schoolchildren arrives at Phophyong

February 5, 2025

The expedition of schoolchildren from across the DPRK on the march to trace the course of the 1 000-ri Journey for National Liberation arrived at Phophyong on February 3.

Fluttering the flag of the expedition, its members entered the place, where Comrade Kim Il Sung crossed the Amnok River with his firm resolve not to return home before Korea was liberated. They were warmly welcomed by officials, working people and schoolchildren in Kim Hyong Jik County of Ryanggang Province.

The study tourists held a meeting upon their arrival at the compound before the statue of Generalissimo Kim Il Sung at the Phophyong Revolutionary Site.

Young people volunteer for major economic sectors in Kaesong

February 5, 2025

Young people in Kaesong Municipality have volunteered for major economic sectors seething with the struggle to implement the decisions of the Eleventh Plenary Meeting of the Eighth Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea.

A student of the graduating class of Songdo University of Education vowed to become a teacher at a branch school in a mountain village.

Many young men and women petitioned their youth league organizations to dispatch them to regional-industry factories and raw materials base stations with determination to devote themselves to the patriotic work for ushering in a great era of regional rejuvenation.

Delegation of Kim Il Sung University returns home

February 5, 2025

The delegation of Kim Il Sung University led by Kim Sung Chan, president of the university, returned home by air on February 3 after visiting Russia. 

DPRK civil aviation delegation leaves for Russia

February 5, 2025

A DPRK civil aviation delegation led by General Director of the National Aviation Administration Rim Kwang Ung left Pyongyang by air on February 3 to attend the NAIS-2025 to be held in Russia. 



In hearty response to call of Sangwon for increased production

February 5, 2025

Different sectors and units of the national economy have turned out for the patriotic movement for increased production, taking their cue from the Sangwon Cement Complex.

Cement production units across the country are now taking an active part in the drive. 

The Sunchon Cement Complex vowed to carry out ahead of schedule the plan for this year which has remarkably increased over the production results of last year. Now it continues to advance, renewing the production speed it has already attained. 

Skaters bubble with excitement and joy at ice rink

February 5, 2025

At present, people can do skating or swimming in all seasons as there are relevant facilities.

In general, however, they still want to go sea bathing on the beach in hot summer and go skating and skiing in the open air in winter when everything is covered with snow.

An open-air ice rink located in downtown Pyongyang is a favourite haunt of many citizens this winter.

Samgyethang, iconic Korean dish

February 5, 2025

Samgyethang is a traditional food widely used in the Koreans’ dietary life since olden times for longevity in good health and recuperation and a typical heritage element showcasing the advanced food culture and varied culinary techniques of the nation.

A chicken and insam are the main materials and chestnut, jujube, ginkgo, garlic and the like are put into the stomach of the chicken to be boiled together.

As a nourishing food for midsummer, samgyethang made with Kaesong Koryo insam has been very famous.

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