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CHRONOLOGICAL REVIEW
NORTH KOREA NEWSLETTER NO. 166 (July 14, 2011)
*** CHRONOLOGICAL REVIEW
SEOUL (Yonhap) -- The following is a chronological review of major developments related to North Korea from July 7 to July 13, 2011.
July
7 Premier Choe Yong-rim visits the Tudan Duck Farm in Pyongyang.
7 An art group of the dance drama "Confetti on Silk Road" of the Gansu Provincial Song and Dance Theatre of China led by Zhang Ming, vice-director of the Cultural Department of Gansu Province, arrives in Pyongyang to mark the 50th anniversary of the conclusion of the North Korea-China treaty of friendship, cooperation and mutual assistance.
7 Choe Thae-bok, chairman of the Supreme People's Assembly (SPA), meets with Le Quang Ba, a newly appointed Vietnamese ambassador to North Korea, at the Mansudae Assembly Hall in Pyongyang.
8 The (North) Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) says the European Union has decided to offer emergency food aid to North Korea.
8 A remembrance concert entitled "Our Country Where the President's Desire Has Come True" is held at the East Pyongyang Grand Theatre on the 17th anniversary of the late former North Korean leader Kim Il-sung.
9 A North Korean friendship delegation led by Yang Hyong-sop, vice president of the SPA Presidium, leaves Pyongyang to attend celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the conclusion of the North Korea-China treaty at the invitation of the Chinese government.
9 A delegation of the North Korea-China Friendship Association led by Choe Chang-sik, minister of Public Health and chairman of the Central Committee of the Association, leaves Pyongyang to attend celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the North Korea-China treaty at the invitation of the Chinese government.
9 A North Korean government economic delegation led by Ri Ryong-nam, minister of Foreign Trade, leaves Pyongyang to take part in the 7th meeting of the North Korea-Syria Joint Economic Committee to be held in Damascus, the capital of the Middle Eastern country.
9 A delegation of the North Korean Olympic Committee led by its Vice Chairman Son Kwang-ho, vice minister of Physical Culture and Sports, leaves Pyongyang to participate in the 30th meeting of the Asian Olympic Council in Tokyo.
9 A delegation of the Japan Nagano Prefectural People's Council for Supporting the Independent and Peaceful Reunification of Korea led by Hiroji Nakagawa, member of the Nagano Prefectural Assembly, arrives in Pyongyang.
10 A Chinese friendship delegation led by Zhang Dejiang, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and vice premier, arrives in Pyongyang to mark the 50th anniversary of the conclusion of the North Korea-China treaty.
10 A delegation of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and the China-Korea Friendship Association arrives in Pyongyang to mark the 50th anniversary of the North Korea-China treaty.
10 The opera "Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai" is staged at the Pyongyang Grand Theatre for a Chinese friendship delegation led by Zhang Dejiang.
10 North Korean leader Kim Jong-il appreciates the second commodity exhibition of Pyongyang Department Store No. 1 and visits the Central Zoo in Pyongyang.
10 Chinese Ambassador to North Korea Liu Hongcai hosts a reception at Yanggakdo International Hotel in Pyongyang to mark the 50th anniversary of the North Korea-China treaty.
11 Kim Yong-nam, president of the SPA Presidium, meets with leading members of the Art group of Dance Drama "Confetti on Silk Road" of the Gansu Provincial Song and Dance Theatre of China at Pongwha Art Theatre in Pyongyang.
11 A delegation of Rodong Sinmun led by Associate Editor Kim Won-sok leaves Pyongyang for Vietnam and Laos.
11 A delegation of the China Institute of International Studies led by President Qu Xing arrives in Pyongyang.
11 An information delegation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of France, headed by its Director of Asia and Oceania Paul Tean-Urtiz, arrives in Pyongyang.
11 A reception is held at the People's Palace of Culture in Pyongyang to mark the 50th anniversary of the North Korea-China treaty with the participation of Choe Thae-bok, chairman of the SPA.
11 Officials of the Cabinet, ministries and national institutions of North Korea visit the fruit farms of Ryongjon and Toksong in South Hamgyong Province.
12 Kim Yong-nam meets with a Chinese friendship delegation led by Zhang Dejiang in Pyongyang.
12 A friendship delegation of North Korea by Yang Hyong-sop, vice president of the SPA Presidium, returns home after completing its four-day visit to China.
12 North Korean leader Kim Jong-il meets with a Chinese friendship delegation led by Zhang Dejiang.
13 Negotiations of officials from South and North Korea are held at Mount Kumgang resort in the North's eastern coastal area to discuss ways of handling the South's properties in the resort.
13 North Korean leader Kim Jong-il enjoys the play "We Will Recollect Today," newly created by the National Theatrical Troupe, along with the North's heir apparent Kim Jong-un.
13 Choe Thae-bok and Kim Yong-il, secretaries of the WPK Central Committee, meets with outgoing Cuban Ambassador to North Korea Jose Manuel Galego Montano.
13 North Korean leader Kim Jong-il inspects the command of the (North) Korean People's Army Unit No. 963, together with the North's heir apparent Kim Jong-un.
13 An information department delegation of the Chinese Foreign Ministry led by Deputy Department Director Ma Jisheng arrives in Pyongyang.
13 A Chinese friendship delegation headed by Zhang Dejiang leaves Pyongyang.
*** CHRONOLOGICAL REVIEW
SEOUL (Yonhap) -- The following is a chronological review of major developments related to North Korea from July 7 to July 13, 2011.
July
7 Premier Choe Yong-rim visits the Tudan Duck Farm in Pyongyang.
7 An art group of the dance drama "Confetti on Silk Road" of the Gansu Provincial Song and Dance Theatre of China led by Zhang Ming, vice-director of the Cultural Department of Gansu Province, arrives in Pyongyang to mark the 50th anniversary of the conclusion of the North Korea-China treaty of friendship, cooperation and mutual assistance.
7 Choe Thae-bok, chairman of the Supreme People's Assembly (SPA), meets with Le Quang Ba, a newly appointed Vietnamese ambassador to North Korea, at the Mansudae Assembly Hall in Pyongyang.
8 The (North) Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) says the European Union has decided to offer emergency food aid to North Korea.
8 A remembrance concert entitled "Our Country Where the President's Desire Has Come True" is held at the East Pyongyang Grand Theatre on the 17th anniversary of the late former North Korean leader Kim Il-sung.
9 A North Korean friendship delegation led by Yang Hyong-sop, vice president of the SPA Presidium, leaves Pyongyang to attend celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the conclusion of the North Korea-China treaty at the invitation of the Chinese government.
9 A delegation of the North Korea-China Friendship Association led by Choe Chang-sik, minister of Public Health and chairman of the Central Committee of the Association, leaves Pyongyang to attend celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the North Korea-China treaty at the invitation of the Chinese government.
9 A North Korean government economic delegation led by Ri Ryong-nam, minister of Foreign Trade, leaves Pyongyang to take part in the 7th meeting of the North Korea-Syria Joint Economic Committee to be held in Damascus, the capital of the Middle Eastern country.
9 A delegation of the North Korean Olympic Committee led by its Vice Chairman Son Kwang-ho, vice minister of Physical Culture and Sports, leaves Pyongyang to participate in the 30th meeting of the Asian Olympic Council in Tokyo.
9 A delegation of the Japan Nagano Prefectural People's Council for Supporting the Independent and Peaceful Reunification of Korea led by Hiroji Nakagawa, member of the Nagano Prefectural Assembly, arrives in Pyongyang.
10 A Chinese friendship delegation led by Zhang Dejiang, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and vice premier, arrives in Pyongyang to mark the 50th anniversary of the conclusion of the North Korea-China treaty.
10 A delegation of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and the China-Korea Friendship Association arrives in Pyongyang to mark the 50th anniversary of the North Korea-China treaty.
10 The opera "Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai" is staged at the Pyongyang Grand Theatre for a Chinese friendship delegation led by Zhang Dejiang.
10 North Korean leader Kim Jong-il appreciates the second commodity exhibition of Pyongyang Department Store No. 1 and visits the Central Zoo in Pyongyang.
10 Chinese Ambassador to North Korea Liu Hongcai hosts a reception at Yanggakdo International Hotel in Pyongyang to mark the 50th anniversary of the North Korea-China treaty.
11 Kim Yong-nam, president of the SPA Presidium, meets with leading members of the Art group of Dance Drama "Confetti on Silk Road" of the Gansu Provincial Song and Dance Theatre of China at Pongwha Art Theatre in Pyongyang.
11 A delegation of Rodong Sinmun led by Associate Editor Kim Won-sok leaves Pyongyang for Vietnam and Laos.
11 A delegation of the China Institute of International Studies led by President Qu Xing arrives in Pyongyang.
11 An information delegation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of France, headed by its Director of Asia and Oceania Paul Tean-Urtiz, arrives in Pyongyang.
11 A reception is held at the People's Palace of Culture in Pyongyang to mark the 50th anniversary of the North Korea-China treaty with the participation of Choe Thae-bok, chairman of the SPA.
11 Officials of the Cabinet, ministries and national institutions of North Korea visit the fruit farms of Ryongjon and Toksong in South Hamgyong Province.
12 Kim Yong-nam meets with a Chinese friendship delegation led by Zhang Dejiang in Pyongyang.
12 A friendship delegation of North Korea by Yang Hyong-sop, vice president of the SPA Presidium, returns home after completing its four-day visit to China.
12 North Korean leader Kim Jong-il meets with a Chinese friendship delegation led by Zhang Dejiang.
13 Negotiations of officials from South and North Korea are held at Mount Kumgang resort in the North's eastern coastal area to discuss ways of handling the South's properties in the resort.
13 North Korean leader Kim Jong-il enjoys the play "We Will Recollect Today," newly created by the National Theatrical Troupe, along with the North's heir apparent Kim Jong-un.
13 Choe Thae-bok and Kim Yong-il, secretaries of the WPK Central Committee, meets with outgoing Cuban Ambassador to North Korea Jose Manuel Galego Montano.
13 North Korean leader Kim Jong-il inspects the command of the (North) Korean People's Army Unit No. 963, together with the North's heir apparent Kim Jong-un.
13 An information department delegation of the Chinese Foreign Ministry led by Deputy Department Director Ma Jisheng arrives in Pyongyang.
13 A Chinese friendship delegation headed by Zhang Dejiang leaves Pyongyang.
