【Internal Affairs】
On July 11, the North Korean media emphasized that the North should
step up the state emergency anti-epidemic work and hasten the building
of Pyongyang General Hospital to carry through the decisions by the
14th Political Bureau Meeting of the 7th Central Committee of the
Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK).
On July 11, the North Korean media reported that Premier Kim Jae
Ryong gave field guidance at the Chollima Steel Complex.
On July 11, the North Korean media reported that the North is
carrying out the work to prevent damage from floods, rainfall, and
rainstorm during the rainy season.
On July 12, the North Korean media called for improvement in the
quality of life for the people by carrying through the Party’s policies.
On July 12, the North Korean media reported that Pak Pong Ju, vice
chairman of the Central Committee of the WPK and vice chairman of the
State Affairs Commission, provided field guidance at the construction
site for building the carbon 1 chemical industry.
On July 12, the North Korean media reported that the construction of
Orangchon Power Station No. 4 with an integrated power control system
had been completed in North Hamgyeong Province through joint efforts
by the army and people.
On July 12, the North Korean media reported that the Ministry of
Commerce released the research findings for establishing a
supermarket-style commercial service network.
On July 14, the North Korean media reported that Kim Jong Un
recently sent high-quality fresh fish to the scientists and builders
engaged in major construction works and workers at major factories and complexes.
On July 16, the North Korean media reported that Premier Kim Jae
Ryong provided field guidance at the Hwanghae Iron and Steel Complex
and for the emergency anti-epidemic work ongoing in Songrim Port.
【Foreign Affairs】
On July 11, the North Korean media emphasized the friendship between
Pyeongyang and Beijing on the occasion of the 59th anniversary of the
conclusion of the DPRK-China Treaty of Friendship.
On July 11, the North Korean media reported that a spokesperson for
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a Q&A session with KCNA
reporters, condemned Britain’s Global Human Rights Sanctions
Regulations 2020.
On July 15, the North Korean media reported that a spokesperson for
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a Q&A session with KCNA
reporters, denounced U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo’s remarks
regarding the South China Sea.
On July 15, the North Korean media reported that a spokesperson for
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a Q&A session with KCNA
reporters, blasted Japan for adopting the 2020 white paper titled
“Defense of Japan,” which addresses the North Korean nuclear issue.
On July 15, the North Korean media slammed Japan for participating
in the transport of material for the U.S. during the Korean War.
