Press Release of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Date: 12/05/2018 | Source: KCNA.kp (En) | Read original version at source
Pyongyang, May 12 (KCNA) -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea issued a following press release on Saturday:
In accordance with the decision of the Third Plenary Meeting of the Seventh Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, the Nuclear Weapon Institute and other concerned institutions are taking technical measures for dismantling the northern nuclear test ground of the DPRK in order to ensure transparency of discontinuance of the nuclear test.
A ceremony for dismantling the nuclear test ground is now scheduled between May 23 and 25, depending on weather condition.
Dismantlement of the nuclear test ground will be done in the following sequence-making all tunnels of the test ground collapse by explosion; completely blocking entries; removing all observation facilities, research institutes and structures of guard units on the ground.
In parallel with dismantlement of the nuclear test ground, guards and researchers will be withdrawn and the surrounding area of the test ground be completely closed.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the DPRK is authorized, in this regard, to release the following decisions.
First, it has intention to allow not only the local press but also journalists of other countries to conduct on-the-spot coverage in order to show in a transparent manner the dismantlement of the northern nuclear test ground to be carried out in accordance with the decision of the Third Plenary Meeting of the Seventh Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea.
In due consideration of small space of the test ground, journalists from other countries will be confined to those from China, Russia, United States, United Kingdom and south Korea.
Second, the following steps will be taken for providing convenience of visit and coverage to international journalists.
1) All international journalists will be provided with charter flight from Beijing to Wonsan, and other related steps such as opening territorial air space will be taken.
2) Special accommodation will be arranged in Wonsan for stay of the international journalists, and press center be set up for their use.
3) Special charter train will be arranged from Wonsan to the northern nuclear test ground for the international journalists.
4) In consideration of the fact that the test ground is located in the uninhabited deep mountain area, the international journalists will be accommodated in the special charter train and be provided with appropriate conveniences.
5) Necessary conditions and cooperation will be provided to the international journalists so that they can transmit at the press center about dismantlement of the test ground which they have covered on the spot.
The DPRK will, also in the future, promote close contacts and dialogue with the neighboring countries and the international society so as to safeguard peace and stability on the Korean peninsula and over the globe. -0-
More From KCNA.kp (En)
Pyongyang, March 19 (KCNA) -- Land improvement is progressing apace in the rural areas of North Hwanghae Province, the DPRK. The
March 19, 2024
Pyongyang, March 19 (KCNA) -- Land improvement is progressing apace in the rural areas of North Hwanghae Province, the DPRK. The
Pyongyang, March 19 (KCNA) -- North Phyongan Province of the DPRK pushes ahead with the supply of farm machine accessories.
March 19, 2024
Pyongyang, March 19 (KCNA) -- North Phyongan Province of the DPRK pushes ahead with the supply of farm machine accessories.
Pyongyang, March 19 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Tuesday: - The
March 19, 2024
Pyongyang, March 19 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Tuesday: - The
One day in July Juche 107 (2018), the respected General Secretary Kim Jong Un visited the Junghung Farm in Samjiyon City,
March 19, 2024
One day in July Juche 107 (2018), the respected General Secretary Kim Jong Un visited the Junghung Farm in Samjiyon City,
Pyongyang, March 19 (KCNA) -- The land and environmental protection sector in the DPRK launched a campaign to prevent forest fire
March 19, 2024
Pyongyang, March 19 (KCNA) -- The land and environmental protection sector in the DPRK launched a campaign to prevent forest fire
Pyongyang, March 19 (KCNA) -- An oratorical meeting of youth and students took place at the Central Youth Hall in the DPRK on
March 19, 2024
Pyongyang, March 19 (KCNA) -- An oratorical meeting of youth and students took place at the Central Youth Hall in the DPRK on
Pyongyang, March 19 (KCNA) -- The 81st candlelight rally and demonstration were staged in Seoul on March 16 to demand the
March 19, 2024
Pyongyang, March 19 (KCNA) -- The 81st candlelight rally and demonstration were staged in Seoul on March 16 to demand the
Pyongyang, March 19 (KCNA) -- The 545th triplets left the Pyongyang Maternity Hospital on March 18, amid blessing of many people.
March 19, 2024
Pyongyang, March 19 (KCNA) -- The 545th triplets left the Pyongyang Maternity Hospital on March 18, amid blessing of many people.
Pyongyang, March 19 (KCNA) -- A delegation of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation arrived here on Monday to visit
March 19, 2024
Pyongyang, March 19 (KCNA) -- A delegation of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation arrived here on Monday to visit
Pyongyang, March 19 (KCNA) -- A delegation of the Maritime Territory of the Russian Federation headed by Administrative Governor
March 19, 2024
Pyongyang, March 19 (KCNA) -- A delegation of the Maritime Territory of the Russian Federation headed by Administrative Governor
Pyongyang, March 19 (KCNA) -- The construction of schoolchildren footwear factories is progressing apace in different parts of the
March 19, 2024
Pyongyang, March 19 (KCNA) -- The construction of schoolchildren footwear factories is progressing apace in different parts of the
Pyongyang, March 19 (KCNA) -- A delegation of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation arrived here on Monday to visit
March 19, 2024
Pyongyang, March 19 (KCNA) -- A delegation of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation arrived here on Monday to visit
Pyongyang, March 19 (KCNA) -- In the stirring period when the trainings for strengthening the combat capability to bolster up the
March 19, 2024
Pyongyang, March 19 (KCNA) -- In the stirring period when the trainings for strengthening the combat capability to bolster up the
Pyongyang, March 18 (KCNA) -- Kim Jong Un , president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, on March
March 18, 2024
Pyongyang, March 18 (KCNA) -- Kim Jong Un , president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, on March
Pyongyang, March 18 (KCNA) -- Several provincial forestry management bureaus in the field of forestry continue to boost the
March 18, 2024
Pyongyang, March 18 (KCNA) -- Several provincial forestry management bureaus in the field of forestry continue to boost the
Pyongyang, March 18 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in Rodong Sinmun of the DPRK on Monday: - An editorial
March 18, 2024
Pyongyang, March 18 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in Rodong Sinmun of the DPRK on Monday: - An editorial
Pyongyang, March 18 (KCNA) -- Today the Korean revolution has entered a new stage of development on which the people's dreams and
March 18, 2024
Pyongyang, March 18 (KCNA) -- Today the Korean revolution has entered a new stage of development on which the people's dreams and
Pyongyang, March 18 (KCNA) -- The light industrial sector is striving to produce famous products and goods favored by the people
March 18, 2024
Pyongyang, March 18 (KCNA) -- The light industrial sector is striving to produce famous products and goods favored by the people
Pyongyang, March 18 (KCNA) -- The Hungnam Fertilizer Complex in the DPRK is concentrating its efforts on carrying out the
March 18, 2024
Pyongyang, March 18 (KCNA) -- The Hungnam Fertilizer Complex in the DPRK is concentrating its efforts on carrying out the
Pyongyang, March 18 (KCNA) -- Agricultural officials and workers in the DPRK are concentrating efforts on the preparations for
March 18, 2024
Pyongyang, March 18 (KCNA) -- Agricultural officials and workers in the DPRK are concentrating efforts on the preparations for
More Articles