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July 29, Pyongyang (RSTV) [조선어] [English] [Русский] [中国语]
The international news published on pages 4 and 6 of the July 29, 2026 issue of the Rodong Sinmun reports on the commemorative banquet arranged by the Embassy of the People's Republic of China on the occasion of the 99th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, the news of the visit to various places in Pyongyang by the Russian and Chinese schoolchildren's camping groups participating in the "Songdowon International Friendship Camp - 2026", an article exposing the expansion of Japan's munitions industry as a threat to regional peace, the commencement of the Russia-Indonesia joint naval drill, the anti-terrorist operation in Somalia, the backlash from various countries against the US tariff imposition acts, the exposure of the illegal civilian surveillance activities by the Japanese Ground "Self-Defense Force", natural disasters in Japan, India, China, and Pakistan, fire accidents in Belgium and Sri Lanka, a violent crime in Germany, and health common sense during the sweltering heat. The following is the full text. Commemorative Banquet of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China Arranged on the Occasion of the 99th Anniversary of the Founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army On the occasion of the 99th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, the Embassy of the People's Republic of China residing in our country arranged a commemorative banquet on the 28th. Minister of National Defense of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Comrade No Kwang Chol, Vice Director of the General Political Bureau of the Korean People's Army Comrade Pak Yong Il, Vice Department Director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea Comrade Mun Song Hyok, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Comrade Kim Myong Su, Vice Minister of Social Security Comrade Ri Chol U, generals and officers of the Korean People's Army, officials of relevant sectors, and members of the diplomatic corps and military attachés residing in our country were invited to the banquet. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China Comrade Wang Yajun, Defense Attaché Comrade Wang Yisheng, and other members of the Chinese embassy, as well as Chinese guests staying in our country, participated here. Speeches were made at the banquet. The participants in the banquet raised their glasses to wish for the good health of the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un and the respected Comrade Xi Jinping, and for the greater development of the Korea-China friendly relations. [Korean Central News Agency] Schoolchildren's Camping Groups Participating in the "Songdowon International Friendship Camp - 2026" Visit Various Places The Russian and Chinese schoolchildren's camping groups participating in the "Songdowon International Friendship Camp - 2026" visited various places in Pyongyang Municipality. The members of the camping groups, who visited the Mangyongdae Schoolchildren's Palace, looked around various circle rooms while listening to the explanation that our schoolchildren are blossoming their talents and hopes to their heart's content and growing up as the masters of the future under the benefits of the socialist education system. Furthermore, they visited the Tower of the Juche Idea and the Arch of Triumph, and spent a joyful time at cultural and emotional life bases, including the Munsu Water Park and the Kaeson Youth Park Amusement Ground. [Korean Central News Agency]
Expansion of Japan's Munitions Industry is a Threat to Regional Peace The munitions industry, which serves as the backbone in the realization of Japan's remilitarization, is rapidly expanding. The production capacity of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, and others is being expanded, and they are actively advancing into the global arms market. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has seen its annual munitions order volume, which was on the scale of 500 billion JPY, expand by more than three times. The personnel in the aviation and aerospace sectors, which stood at around 7,800 at the end of 2024, will be increased to about 10,000 within this year. Kawasaki Heavy Industries is also reinforcing its personnel and establishing a more modern production system in accordance with the massive increase in military expenditures. A certain company that manufactures missile engines is pushing ahead with the construction of a new munitions factory in Tomioka City, Gunma Prefecture, with the goal of completion in 2028. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Kawasaki Heavy Industries are feverishly stepping up the production and export of various weapons and equipment, including warships and missiles, under the cloak of "joint development and production". Last year, Japan also concluded a warship export contract with Australia, and it was agreed that three of them would be built and provided by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. War criminal enterprises such as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Kawasaki Heavy Industries, which were in charge of the Japanese imperialists' weapons production during the Pacific War in the last century, have completely revived. This is the result of the current ruling forces of Japan tearing down the control line that had prohibited arms exports through the revision of the "Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment" and its operational guidelines. Constitutionally, Japan is deprived of the right to belligerency, the right to participate in war, and the possession of combat forces. Because of this, it could not publicly produce offensive weapons and equipment, and it has acted as a "peaceful state" by putting forward the so-called "Three Principles on Arms Exports", even if only as a formality. However, behind the scenes, it has systematically increased military expenditures and run amok in the development and production of lethal weapons. In 2014, viewing even the hollow shell of the "Three Principles on Arms Exports" as an obstacle to the realization of their military power status, they concocted the "Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment", the core of which is to allow the export of lethal weapons to countries jointly developing arms and equipment, and the export of non-combat equipment for purposes such as "disaster relief, transportation, vigilance, surveillance, and minesweeping" to other countries. Entering this year, they completely abolished this and opened a legal path to boundlessly sell arms and equipment to any region of the world. Japan's munitions companies have ushered in a "period of prosperity" just like in the past. The Japanese ruling forces are justifying this by claiming it is to enhance deterrence for defense amidst the most severe security environment since the war, or that it is to protect common values and interests with allies, but this is deception and falsehood. Clamoring about external "threats" as a pretext for arms expansion is a stereotypical trick of Japan. The Japanese government pouring colossal funds into the development of the munitions industry and swinging open overseas markets for war criminal enterprises is aimed at realizing their long-cherished ambition for overseas expansion and reinvasion. Now, Japan's production of weapons and equipment is increasing at a rapid pace, and its security policy is rapidly shifting towards a far more offensive one. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party proposed to revise three security-related documents within this year and strengthen the long-range strike capability and continuous operational capability of the "Self-Defense Forces". Accordingly, military expenditures are breaking all-time high records, and the introduction of cutting-edge offensive military equipment, including the latest stealth fighters, and the establishment of a military operational posture in the realms of space, cyberspace, and electromagnetic waves are being accelerated. Under the signboard of strengthening counterattack capabilities, they are elevating their long-range strike capabilities. Last March, for the first time in the country, they deployed an upgraded version of the Type 12 surface-to-ship missile with a drastically extended range and the Type 25 high-speed gliding projectile that flies at high altitudes at supersonic speeds to Kumamoto and Shizuoka prefectures, respectively. Recently, they deployed the launchers of the Type 12 surface-to-ship missile and unmanned reconnaissance aircraft for determining target locations on one of their islands in the Pacific Ocean. In order to ceaselessly master their attack capabilities, the "Self-Defense Forces" are staging large-scale military exercises not only on the mainland but also overseas. Under the specious name of strengthening alliances, they unabashedly participate in multinational military exercises and openly fire off missiles. Japan, which still wears the shameful stigma of being a war criminal state, running amok in the expansion of its munitions industry constitutes an undisguised threat to regional peace and stability. There is a saying that he who digs a pit for others falls into it himself. The Japanese ruling forces must ponder over this. If they continue to run wild so indiscreetly, they will be buried in the grave of history along with their excessive ambitions. Ri Hak Nam Start of Joint Drill The opening ceremony of the Russia-Indonesia joint naval drill "Oruda-2026" was held in Vladivostok, Russia. According to a statement released by the press service of the Russian Pacific Fleet on the 25th, Russian corvettes and Indonesian frigates participated in the drill. It is reported that during the drill, joint maneuvering methods of ships and helicopters of the two countries, maritime rescue methods, and other methods of ensuring maritime security will be honed. [Korean Central News Agency] Anti-Terrorist Operation The Somali army staged an anti-terrorist operation in the central region on the 25th, wiping out 16 villains. It is reported that facilities used by the terrorists for extremist propaganda were destroyed on this day. [Korean Central News Agency] Various Countries Backlash Against the Tariff Imposition Acts of the US Recently, various countries are strongly backlashing against the US imposing new tariffs targeting 60 countries. The Prime Minister of Canada stated that retaliatory measures to be taken in response to the US tariff impositions are being reviewed, declaring that his government will do everything in its power to defend the interests of the state. The Foreign Minister of Norway denounced and rejected the US decision to impose tariffs as a unilateral act and an unjustifiable measure. Officials of the Australian government also condemned the new tariff imposition measures announced by the US while babbling about "preventing forced labor" as being "nonsensical," emphasizing that they must be revoked as they contradict the trade agreement between the two countries. [Korean Central News Agency] Japanese Newspaper Exposes the Illegal Civilian Surveillance Activities of the Ground "Self-Defense Force" Recently, a Japanese newspaper exposed the fact that the Ground "Self-Defense Force" has been secretly collecting personal information of civilians and conducting surveillance activities. According to the newspaper, although the Ground "Self-Defense Force" organized an intelligence organ comprising 50 to 60 personnel with the mission of collecting overseas intelligence long ago, this organ collected the personal information of thousands of civilians domestically, including university professors. The personal information collected by the organ reportedly included not only property and debt situations and daily lifestyle habits, but also attitudes towards the Japanese authorities and the "Self-Defense Forces", as well as ideological tendencies. Anger is mounting among the Japanese residents over the illegal surveillance activities of the "Self-Defense Forces" that infringe upon human rights. [Korean Central News Agency] Natural Disasters - The phenomenon of high temperatures continues in Japan. On the 25th, temperatures of 40.6°C were observed in Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture, 40.4°C in Tajimi City and Mino City, Gifu Prefecture, 40.3°C in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and 40°C in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture. Sweltering heat of over 40°C was observed for 5 consecutive days in this country, and it is said that such a phenomenon is the first in history. Heatstroke vigilance warnings were issued in many prefectures. - Assam State in India has recently suffered heavy damage from floods. According to statements by state authorities, over 60 people lost their lives and 8 went missing due to the floods, and more than 1.1 million residents are suffering. Across 25 districts in the state, over 2,100 villages and 56,600 hectares of agricultural land were submerged. It is reported that rescue and relief operations are underway in the afflicted areas. - Casualties occurred due to a landslide in Dingxi City, Gansu Province, China on the 26th. A landslide occurred in a tourist area as heavy rains poured down within a short period, leaving 10 people dead and 23 injured. Rescue activities are ongoing in the relevant area. - On the 25th, the disaster management authority of this country stated that 11 people died and 25 were injured due to accidents caused by monsoon rains in Pakistan over the past day. It is reported that the nationwide death toll has increased to 97 and the number of injured to 297 since the onset of the monsoon season. [Korean Central News Agency]
Flood damage in Pakistan Fire Accidents A fire broke out in a residential building in Schaerbeek, Belgium on the 26th, leaving 2 dead and 8 injured. In Colombo, Sri Lanka, 258 fire accidents have occurred so far this year. The fire department of this country stated that the number of fire incidents has increased compared to the previous period, revealing that this is caused by insufficient safety measures for fire prevention in workplaces, failure to properly establish emergency response systems, and the highly unsafe condition of electrical installations in homes and workplaces. [Korean Central News Agency] Violent Crime Casualties occurred due to a violent crime incident in Berlin, Germany on the 25th. On this day, a young man who drove a car into a crowd drew a knife and attacked people, murdering 1 person and injuring 29 others. He is reportedly an ex-convict who had previously committed extreme crimes on several occasions. [Korean Central News Agency] Common Sense Some Health Common Sense During the Sweltering Heat First Aid Measures Generally, spending a long time under the hot sunlight or in high temperatures causes abnormal changes in blood pressure and pulse, and as water consumption rapidly increases, one feels thirsty, dizzy, and experiences ringing in the ears. In such cases, it is important to take first aid measures to stabilize the condition. ○ Quietly stabilize the person in a cool place and administer necessary medicine. ○ Stimulate the Renzhong, Hegu, and Neiguan acupoints. ○ Boil 60g of mung beans and 6 sponge gourd flowers in water and make them drink it. ○ Pounding ginger, garlic, and lettuce and having them drink the juice can help them regain consciousness quickly. ○ Slowly rubbing the body with 50% alcohol or ice water helps release the heat well. Good Beverages During the sweltering heat, it is good to drink fruit juice and tea. - The best beverage is apple juice mixed with water. Apple juice is an ideal beverage for preventing thirst and ensuring the salt balance in the body. - Teas that are good for health are as follows. ○ Radish tea: Boil 100g of shredded radish in salt water of appropriate concentration, add 5g of tea leaves, brew for 5 minutes, and drink the water every day. ○ Persimmon leaf tea: Brew 10g of dried persimmon leaves and 2g of tea leaves in boiling water for 5 minutes and drink it every day. ○ Iced tea: Brew 3g of black tea in boiling water for 5 minutes, let it cool, add an appropriate amount of ice cubes, and drink it. ○ Agastache and Eupatorium tea: Mix 9g of Agastache rugosa, 9g of Eupatorium fortunei, and 6g of tea leaves well, brew them in boiling water for 5 minutes, and divide it to drink multiple times a day. ○ Honey tea: Mix 25g of honey and 1g of green tea, brew in boiling water for 5 minutes, and drink it every day. - The most suitable supplementary beverage for hydration during the sweltering heat is a beverage containing an appropriate amount of electrolytes such as sodium and potassium, as well as carbohydrate components. A beverage containing 6 to 7% carbohydrates is beneficial for absorption by the human body. Reporter of this newspaper | |
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