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Thu, 08/25/2011 - 07:27
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*** CHRONOLOGICAL REVIEW
SEOUL (Yonhap) -- The following is a chronological review of major developments related to North Korea from Aug. 18-24, 2011.
August
18 The 6th exhibition of scientific research performances of universities in North Korea is held in Pyongyang.
18 North Korea wins in the men's and women's team events in the 25th Pyongyang International Invitational Table Tennis Tournament, beating China.
19 The 25th Pyongyang International Invitational Table Tennis Tournament closes after a four-day run.
19 A delegation of the State General Bureau of Tourism headed by its General Director Kim To-jun returns home after winding up its visit to Mongolia starting on Aug. 11.
19 The (North) Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) says a Chinese health delegation from Jilin Province, China provided medical services at a hospital in Jongpyong County, South Hamgyong Province from Aug. 10-19.
20 North Korean leader Kim Jong-il leaves Pyongyang to visit Siberia and the Far East Region of Russia at the invitation of Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.
20 The KCNA says the frameworks of about 1,000 homes have been completed in Pyongyang.
20 A delegation of the Ministry of City Management of North Korea led by Vice Minister Ri Gang-song leaves Pyongyang for China.
20 A delegation of the Yanbian Ilbo of China arrives in Pyongyang.
20 A Defense Ministry delegation of Vietnam headed by Deputy Minister Lieut. General Nguyen Chi Vinh leaves Pyongyang, wrapping up its four-day visit to North Korea.
21 North Korean leader Kim Jong-il visits the Bureyskaya power station in Russia's Amur Region.
22 The KCNA says North Korea won two gold medals in women's judo at the 5th World Military Games held in Brazil in July.
22 The First Rason International Trade Fair opens in Rason City, an economic trade zone in the northeastern part of (North) Korea bordering China and Russia, with about 110 delegates from Russia, China, the United States, Italy, Taiwan and Australia in attendance.
22 A delegation of the Ministry of Land and Environmental Conservation led by Vice Minister Kim Yong-jun leaves Pyongyang to visit China.
22 A delegation of the Eastern Military District of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation headed by Commander of Secretary General Yan Xiaoming.
22 Premier Choe Yong-rim makes inspections on the project for renovating the Pyongyang-Nampho old road.
22 The KCNA says North Korea will dispose of South Korean companies' assets at the Mount Kumgang resort, concluding that South Korea has given up its companies' assets in the resort.
23 The KCNA says the construction of Tanchon Port in South Hamgyong Province is underway at an alarming pace.
23 Kim Ki-nam, member of the Political Bureau and party secretary, meets with a delegation of the People's Daily led by Secretary General Yan Xiaoming at Mansudae Assembly Hall in Pyongyang.
23 A delegation of The Associated Press led by Vice President John Daniszewski arrives in Pyongyang.
23 A delegation of the Saitama Prefectural Council for Japan-Korea Friendship and Solidarity led by its Vice-Chairman Fumihiro Himori flies into Pyongyang.
23 A symposium on the investment in the Rason Economic and Trade Zone is held at the Rason Exhibition.
23 Kim Jong-il visits the Republic of Buryatia in Siberia of the Russian Federation.
24 Kim Jong-il holds summit talks with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in Ulan-Ude, Russia.
24 The KCNA says the 48th national sports contest among juvenile sports schools has been held in Pyongyang, Phyongsong of South Phyongan Province, Wonsan of Kangwon Province and other places since it opened on Aug. 3.
24 A meeting is held at the People's Palace of Culture in Pyongyang to mark the 51st anniversary of Kim Jong-il's visit to the Seoul Ryu Kyong-su 105 Guards Tank Division of the (North) Korean People's Army on Aug. 25, 1960.
August
18 The 6th exhibition of scientific research performances of universities in North Korea is held in Pyongyang.
18 North Korea wins in the men's and women's team events in the 25th Pyongyang International Invitational Table Tennis Tournament, beating China.
19 The 25th Pyongyang International Invitational Table Tennis Tournament closes after a four-day run.
19 A delegation of the State General Bureau of Tourism headed by its General Director Kim To-jun returns home after winding up its visit to Mongolia starting on Aug. 11.
19 The (North) Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) says a Chinese health delegation from Jilin Province, China provided medical services at a hospital in Jongpyong County, South Hamgyong Province from Aug. 10-19.
20 North Korean leader Kim Jong-il leaves Pyongyang to visit Siberia and the Far East Region of Russia at the invitation of Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.
20 The KCNA says the frameworks of about 1,000 homes have been completed in Pyongyang.
20 A delegation of the Ministry of City Management of North Korea led by Vice Minister Ri Gang-song leaves Pyongyang for China.
20 A delegation of the Yanbian Ilbo of China arrives in Pyongyang.
20 A Defense Ministry delegation of Vietnam headed by Deputy Minister Lieut. General Nguyen Chi Vinh leaves Pyongyang, wrapping up its four-day visit to North Korea.
21 North Korean leader Kim Jong-il visits the Bureyskaya power station in Russia's Amur Region.
22 The KCNA says North Korea won two gold medals in women's judo at the 5th World Military Games held in Brazil in July.
22 The First Rason International Trade Fair opens in Rason City, an economic trade zone in the northeastern part of (North) Korea bordering China and Russia, with about 110 delegates from Russia, China, the United States, Italy, Taiwan and Australia in attendance.
22 A delegation of the Ministry of Land and Environmental Conservation led by Vice Minister Kim Yong-jun leaves Pyongyang to visit China.
22 A delegation of the Eastern Military District of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation headed by Commander of Secretary General Yan Xiaoming.
22 Premier Choe Yong-rim makes inspections on the project for renovating the Pyongyang-Nampho old road.
22 The KCNA says North Korea will dispose of South Korean companies' assets at the Mount Kumgang resort, concluding that South Korea has given up its companies' assets in the resort.
23 The KCNA says the construction of Tanchon Port in South Hamgyong Province is underway at an alarming pace.
23 Kim Ki-nam, member of the Political Bureau and party secretary, meets with a delegation of the People's Daily led by Secretary General Yan Xiaoming at Mansudae Assembly Hall in Pyongyang.
23 A delegation of The Associated Press led by Vice President John Daniszewski arrives in Pyongyang.
23 A delegation of the Saitama Prefectural Council for Japan-Korea Friendship and Solidarity led by its Vice-Chairman Fumihiro Himori flies into Pyongyang.
23 A symposium on the investment in the Rason Economic and Trade Zone is held at the Rason Exhibition.
23 Kim Jong-il visits the Republic of Buryatia in Siberia of the Russian Federation.
24 Kim Jong-il holds summit talks with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in Ulan-Ude, Russia.
24 The KCNA says the 48th national sports contest among juvenile sports schools has been held in Pyongyang, Phyongsong of South Phyongan Province, Wonsan of Kangwon Province and other places since it opened on Aug. 3.
24 A meeting is held at the People's Palace of Culture in Pyongyang to mark the 51st anniversary of Kim Jong-il's visit to the Seoul Ryu Kyong-su 105 Guards Tank Division of the (North) Korean People's Army on Aug. 25, 1960.
