Pyongyang, August 11 (KCNA) Vitali Lebedev, chief of the Russian Group for Solidarity with the DPRK, and the editor-in-chief of Red Star TV made public a joint statement on Aug. 7 in support of the self-defensive measures taken by the DPRK to cope with hostile forces' moves.

Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), on Aug. 12 issued Order No. 008 to promote the military ranks of scientists in the field of national defense science research who have made great contributions to bolstering up the military capabilities for self-defence.

We fully support the stand and measures of the Chinese party and government for defending the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of the country and safeguarding the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong.

Kwon Jong Gun, Director for American Studies of the DPRK Ministry of Foreign Affairs, gave a statement to media on the 11th.

Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea, chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and supreme commander of the armed forces of the DPRK, guided the test-fire of a new weapon on August 10.

Kim Jae Ryong, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, member of the State Affairs Commission of the DPRK and premier of the Cabinet, inspected various units in Hamhung City.

A national light industry sci-tech presentation and exhibition was opened.

Kim Jae Ryong, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, member of the State Affairs Commission of the DPRK and premier of the Cabinet, inspected Samjiyon County.

Kim Jae Ryong, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, member of the State Affairs Commission of the DPRK and premier of the Cabinet, inspected factories, enterprises and mines in Tanchon and Komdok areas.

Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea, chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and supreme commander of the armed forces of the DPRK, watched the demonstration fire of new-type tactical guided missiles at daybreak Tuesday.