Ministry of Public Security
12th SPA to convene 4th session on 7 April
On 18 March 2011 KCNA reported that it was publicized on 15 March that “the fourth session of the 12th SPA [Supreme People’s Assembly] of the DPRK will be held in Pyongyang on 7 April […]
KCI Meets PRC Public Security Minister
Kim Cho’ng-il met with China’s Public Security Minister, Meng Jianzhu, who arrived in the DPRK on Sunday [13 February]. During his stay in the country, Meng has met with Kim Yo’ng-nam and KPA Chief […]
Added Security Measures for the Leadership?
After Kim Il-song died in 1994, Kim Chong-il initiated a shake-up in the DPRK’s protective service for the leadership, the Guard Command. He dismissed dozens of Guard Command officers, expanded his own personal security escort […]
DPRK Contends with Foot-and-Mouth
The DPRK is dealing with its first reported outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease since 2007. The DPRK banned ROK pork and beef shipments into Kaesong Industrial Complex in late December, as well as ROK poultry in […]
Pyongyang Prepares to Conference
Despite a reported media blackout by the DPRK press, Pyongyang seems to be preparing for the 3rd Party Conference. Reportedly KISYL charges are marching the city’s streets singing “Footsteps.” On Sunday in Pyongyang, rehearsals for […]
The Man with the Baltic Stare
The two Koreas are tacitly coordinating to maintain stability in the north country while preparing for a superficial merger. An illumined, thriving Pyongyang is a hotbed of thugs and Chinese security officials. Meanwhile a boss […]
Gomes Returning to US
Former US President Jimmy Carter secured the release of Aijalon Gomes during a two-day trip to Pyongyang. KCNA announced one version of the interaction that facilitated Mr. Gomes’ return home: Jimmy Carter made an apology […]
