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Pyongyang, March 28 (KCNA) — Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers’ Party of Korea, chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and supreme commander of the Korean People’s Army, had a photo session with the participants in the 5th meeting of company leaders and political instructors of the KPA at the May Day Stadium on Wednesday. He was accompanied by Ri Myong Su, Kim Su Gil, Ri Yong Gil, No Kwang Chol and other commanding officers of the KPA. When he appeared in the stadium, all the participants enthusiastically welcomed him. He was presented with bouquets by the commanding officers of the exemplary companies of the Army, Navy, Air and Anti-Air Force of the KPA. He expressed the belief and expectation that the company leade...

Pyongyang, March 31 (KCNA) — Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers’ Party of Korea, chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the DPRK and supreme commander of the Korean People’s Army, received Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and his party on a visit to the DPRK. Respected Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un met the IOC president and had a souvenir photo taken with him. He warmly welcomed the IOC president’s visit to the DPRK and had a talk with him in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The IOC president said the purpose of their visit to Pyongyang is to express the most heartfelt thanks to respected Chairman Kim Jong Un of the State Affairs Commission for his contribution to making the 23rd Winter Olympics successful ones symbolic of peac...

Pyongyang, February 1 (KCNA) — Respected Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un gave field guidance to the newly-remodeled Pyongyang Trolley Bus Factory. Looking at the factory with a bright smile on his face, he said that all buildings are neat and fine and environment around the factory is clean and it can be felt that much effort was made to do so. He went round the room for education in the revolutionary history and the room dedicated to the history of the factory. He noted that the Pyongyang Trolley Bus Factory was founded thanks to the noble intention of President Kim Il Sung who set forth a policy of operating trolley buses in the capital to make its citizens live in a cultured way in the pollution-free city. He said that the pictures of the President watching “Chollima-72″ ty...

Pyongyang, February 4 (KCNA) — A trial run of new-type trolley bus was conducted in the presence of respected Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un, together with Ri Sol Ju. The Supreme Leader went round the city aboard a trolley bus at midnight despite his busy time, saying that he would feel easy when he personally examines the test of new-type trolley bus with which he acquainted himself during his recent visit to the remodeled Pyongyang Trolley Bus Factory. The trolley bus is comfortable and reliable as its damper and speed are good and it has no vibration and noise, he noted, appreciating its technical conditions. He feels easy and proud and great as it was made by our workers, he said, adding that he would be very glad and satisfied to see the products of the strength of self-reliance. St...

Pyongyang, February 9 (KCNA) — A grand military parade for celebrating the 70th founding anniversary of the Korean People’s Army was held at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang Thursday. Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers’ Party of Korea, chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the DPRK and supreme commander of the Korean People’s Army, arrived at the square together with Ri Sol Ju. A ceremony of the guard of honor of the KPA services took place to greet respected Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un. When he appeared at the platform of the square together with Ri Sol Ju, all members of the parade burst into cheers of “Hurrah!” looking up to him, and chanted slogans “Kim Jong Un” and “Devoted Defence”. The Supreme Leader waved back to the...

Pyongyang, February 9 (KCNA) — Respected Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un made a congratulatory speech at the military parade for celebrating the 70th founding anniversary of the Korean People’s Army (KPA). In his speech he said February 8 when President Kim Il Sung founded the KPA, regular revolutionary armed forces, is a historic day of great significance in building the revolutionary armed forces and accomplishing the revolutionary cause of Juche, like April 25 when the President founded the Korean People’s Revolutionary Army (KPRA). The KPA is the revolutionary army which inherited the traditions of the anti-Japanese struggle with the indomitable revolutionary spirit, rich fighting experience and superb tactics of the KPRA, he said. Thanks to the foundation of the Juche-bas...