Kim Jong Un, Supreme Leader of North Korea, conducted an on-site inspection of the construction site for a memorial hall honoring fallen soldiers of the Korean People’s Army.
The state-run newspaper Rodong Sinmun reported on February 14 that Comrade Kim personally oversaw the construction project of the Overseas Military Operations Combat Merit Memorial Hall on February 13th. He was accompanied by Joo Chang-il, a senior official of the Party Central Committee, and military commanders involved in the construction effort.
Kim emphasized that the unparalleled bravery and mass heroism displayed by North Korean troops in overseas military operations must be permanently etched in history as a symbol of certain victory. He declared that the memorial is more than just a building; it represents a profound tribute to the hallowed spirits of heroic warriors who will live on eternally in the hearts of the Party, the nation, and the people. The Supreme Leader added that it serves as a monument of dignity and honor, solemnly commemorating the invaluable lives of these fallen heroes.
Page 2 featured an article titled, The Workers’ Party of Korea Achieves Victory Through Its Great Founding Ideals and Steadfast Succession. It stated that the most crucial factor in the Party’s development lies in its ideological foundation and how it maintains its purity. The piece stressed that the Party’s ability to uphold its revolutionary achievements depends on how well it preserves and builds upon the lessons of its founding history.
Page 3 covered celebrations held on the eve of Kim Jong Il’s 82nd birth anniversary. Events included the 3rd February 16 Festival of People’s Art at the East Pyongyang Grand Theatre, a speaking event at the Youth Central Hall, a celebration for female members at the Women’s Hall, and a comprehensive performance by youth art groups at the Mangyongdae Students and Children’s Palace.
The fourth page reported on the Party committee of the Ministry of Culture’s efforts to promote various forms of political work in preparation for the upcoming 9th Party Congress. The committee is launching an aggressive ideological campaign, combining direct agitation, verbal propaganda, and artistic performances. They are mobilizing all available resources to wage a continuous, concentrated, and precision-targeted ideological offensive.
Page 5 highlighted efforts to boost this year’s fishing industry performance. The Nampo Fisheries Enterprise has set an ambitious goal to complete vessel repairs ahead of schedule. Meanwhile, at the No. 121 Forestry Union Enterprise’s Samsu Forestry Station, officials are pushing for innovation to exceed timber production targets and achieve even greater results.
The sixth page showcased how various research units at the State Academy of Sciences are accelerating efforts to address real-world challenges. The Paper Engineering Research Institute is focused on rapidly training technicians and skilled workers proficient in equipment operation and processes. The Control Machinery Research Institute has successfully resolved issues related to distance calculations, speed control, and position sensing, completing its research tasks on schedule.
The Power Machinery Research Institute is developing scientific protocols for cooling system installations. Scientists at the Coal Gasification Research Sub-Institute are advancing projects to determine optimal gasification parameters for low-grade coal as a raw material.