【Internal Affairs】
On April 27, the North Korean media reported
that Kim Jong Un attended a wreath-laying ceremony at a World War II
memorial to Russia’s Pacific Fleet, had lunch with the governor of
Yeonhaeju (Primorsky Krai), and returned to the North by his private
train after finishing his visit to Russia early in the morning of
April 27.
On April 29, the North Korean media reported that Premier Kim Jae
Ryong provided field guidance at various units including the Sunchon
Cement Complex and the Kumsong Tractor Factory.
On April 29, the North Korean media emphasized the grand march for
self-reliance on the agricultural front.
On April 30, the North Korean media reported that the Natural Energy
Institute under the State Academy of Sciences directs efforts to
harness renewable energy resources for electric power production.
On May 1, the North Korean media reported that a national meeting
was held to mark the 129th May Day.
On May 1, the North Korean media underscored that the people should
improve their lives through livestock farming.
On May 2, the North Korean media reported that Choe Ryong Hae, the
president of the Presidium of the Supreme People’s Assembly, gave
field guidance at the hot spring tourist area under construction in
Yangdeok, South Pyeongan Province.
On May 3, the North Korean media called for the expansion of arable
land through tideland reclamation projects.
【Inter-Korean Affairs】
On May 1, the North Korean media
reported that the workers’ organizations of South and North Korea
issued a joint statement marking the 129th May Day.
On April 27, the North Korean media reported that the Committee for
the Peaceful Reunification of the Country of the DPRK released a
memorandum extolling the achievements of Kim Jong Un with respect to
the first anniversary of the Panmunjeom Declaration.
On April 27, the North Korean media reported that the North, South
and Overseas Sides Committees for Implementing the June 15 Joint
Declaration released an appeal calling for “thorough implementation”
of the Panmunjeom Declaration on the occasion of its first anniversary.
On April 27, the North Korean media condemned the ROK-US joint
military exercises including Alliance 19-1 and Alliance 19-2.
On April 29, the North Korean media argued for the thorough
implementation of the inter-Korean joint declarations.
On April 30, the North Korean media denounced the Alliance 19-2
exercise that replaced Ulchi Freedom Guardian (UFG).
On May 1, the North Korean media maintained that the resumption of
operations at the Gaeseong Industrial Complex would facilitate the
negotiations between North Korea and the US.
【Foreign Affairs】
On April 30, the North Korean media reported
that First Vice Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui blasted the “change of
path” mentioned by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.