20:35 International News in DPRK Media (July 30, 2026) | |
July 30, Pyongyang (Rodong Sinmun - RSTV)
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The international news carried on Page 6 of Rodong Sinmun dated July 30, 2026, reports on Chongryon news, including the content that officials and compatriots of the Korean Youth League in Japan were impressed by the noble spiritual world of the fatherland youth and resolved to learn from them, the news of the 80th founding anniversary celebrations of several Korean schools, the work successes of the Chuo Branch of the Kokura Chapter of Chongryon's Fukuoka Prefecture which is strengthening and developing into a lively branch, an article exposing the chronic malignant disease of capitalism—contempt for and discrimination against women, Russia's patriotic education and economic and military successes that are directing everything towards the defence of national sovereignty, the Russian President's emphasis on the importance of the navy, the damage in various countries caused by heavy rains and major floods that bring severe disasters, anti-drug operations, the opening of Nepal's first tunnel, China's rejection of US threats, a rally demanding the return of a US military base in Okinawa, Japan, an earthquake, the condemnation of the Israeli army's violation of the ceasefire agreement, the job reduction plan of the Porsche company in Germany, a terrorist act in Nigeria, the misfortune of Palestinian women, gun crimes in the US, traffic accidents, and general knowledge about points to be careful of when cleaning electronic product screens. The full text follows: Chongryon News Learning from the Fatherland Youth The members of the congratulatory group of the Korean Youth League in Japan (Chochong) who participated in the 11th Congress of the Socialist Patriotic Youth League held at the end of last April spoke with excitement. They said they were greatly impressed by the spiritual world of the fatherland youth who, possessing noble traits that cannot be found among the youth of any other country in the world, are writing the autobiography of their youth with the blood and sweat of loyalty and patriotism. The Chairman of the Osaka Prefecture Headquarters of Chochong opened his excited heart, saying that through the commemorative events, he keenly felt the image of the fatherland youth who confront hardship and trials, not seeking ease and pleasure. The feelings of the Chairman of the Saitama Prefecture Headquarters of Chochong, who had come to the fatherland last October as a member of the delegation of the Loyalty Letter Relay of the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea, were the same. Ma Ryong Hwa, a student of the Faculty of Political Economy of Korea University, said that while watching the torchlight procession in which powerful letters such as “Death-Defying Defence”, “Youth Vanguard”, “Supreme Death-Defying Corps”, “Heroic Youth”, “Scout” and “Special Unit” were inscribed, his determination to learn from the fatherland youth who faithfully discharge their mission as successors, dedicating their precious youth entirely to the call of the times and the fatherland, grew firmer. Kang Jong Hwang, a student of the Faculty of Business Administration, also expressed his determination to keep pace with the fatherland youth who advance vigorously towards the future in the trust and expectation of the fatherland and people. The Chochong officials and members in the foreign land, who steeled their firm determination during the meaningful days of visiting the fatherland, are putting it into practice. School Founding Anniversary Events Held Splendidly The national education of Chongryon is the root of the movement of Koreans in Japan and the unchanging lifeline of the patriotic cause yesterday, today and tomorrow. It is a powerful weapon that crushes the vicious national assimilation manoeuvres of the reactionaries. Recently, several schools including Chongryon's Nishitokyo Korean No. 1 Elementary and Middle School, Hiroshima Korean Elementary, Middle and High School, and Amagasaki Korean Elementary and Middle School splendidly marked the 80th founding anniversary. The compatriot society in the relevant areas was bustling as if it were a holiday. In the 80-year history of these schools, the patriotic loyalty of countless compatriots who vigorously flew the flag of the Republic in the stormy foreign land and safeguarded the Chongryon organization and the garden of national education is permeated. Looking back on those unforgettable days, compatriots from all walks of life gathered at the venues of the founding anniversary events. The graduates who visited their affectionate alma mater could not suppress their emotion, saying that in the bright schoolyard, they not only learned our language and letters, but also cultivated the ambition to fully bloom the garden of patriotism in the foreign land, upholding the noble intentions of the peerless great men. The founding anniversary events served as an occasion to once again powerfully demonstrate the firm will of the compatriots to forever glorify our schools year after year. Into a Lively Branch The Chuo Branch of the Kokura Chapter of Chongryon's Fukuoka Prefecture is a branch rebuilt by the joint efforts of compatriots from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, under the slogan “Let the new generations become the protagonists and strengthen the branch.” Jin Sang Gyu, a compatriot who greatly contributed to the successful holding of “Our Nation Unity” in 2019 as the Vice-Chairman of the Kyushu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, later took the lead in undertaking the duty of branch chief, even though he was extremely busy working as the education chief of the Chongryon chapter and a director of the education council of Kyushu Korean Elementary, Middle and High School. The branch committee members, including him, frequently gathered and enthusiastically discussed ways to bring about an epochal advance in the struggle for strengthening the branch and put them into practice. They frequently visited the homes of compatriots, informed them of school news and news of the compatriot society, and united the compatriots. They also held various events in cooperation with the women's union branch. During those days, the Chuo Branch was awarded the titles of “Model Branch of Patriotism and Love for the Nation in the New Heyday” (Comprehensive Model Branch) and “Branch United in One Heart and One Mind”. Not content with this, the branch committee members are striving even harder. Their will to consistently hold fast to the four major tasks for strengthening the branch and to continuously heighten the enthusiasm for harmony, unity and patriotism in the compatriot society is firm. Staff Reporter Ho Yong Min Contempt for Women and Discrimination against Women Are Chronic Malignant Diseases of Capitalism Ensuring women's rights is a very important socio-political issue related to the development of each country and nation and the future of humankind. Just as there cannot be a world without women, there can be no social development without the role of women. The rights of women, who account for half of the world's population, should naturally be respected and thoroughly guaranteed. However, the reality unfolding in capitalist countries, which talk so much about “civilization” and “prosperity”, is truly beyond imagination. Countless women are groaning in poverty and rightlessness, becoming the object of discrimination and contempt. Gender equality and the guarantee of women's rights remain only as lines in legal codes. The emergence of female presidents, female ministers, female parliament members, etc. in Western countries cannot define capitalism as a society where gender equality is realized and women's rights are guaranteed. In capitalist society, where corrupt ideas and morals dominate and the exploitation of man by man is legalized, the privileges enjoyed by certain women are nothing more than an illusion that can never be realized for the absolute majority of working women who cannot even secure their basic right to survival. The so-called women's rights guarantee system in Western countries is deceptive and hypocritical, intended only for women of certain strata and those backed by money. In capitalist society, where bourgeois politicians shout about “equality of all people” and “respect for human rights”, severe discrimination, contempt and persecution against women are becoming commonplace. Let us take the most fundamental right to work among human rights. Article 11 of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, adopted at the 34th Session of the UN General Assembly in 1979, stipulates that States Parties shall ensure women the right to non-discriminatory employment and labour, including the right to freely choose a profession on an equal basis with men, to receive equal remuneration with men, to prohibit dismissal on the grounds of pregnancy or maternity leave, and to introduce a maternity leave system with pay or comparable social benefits. However, in Western countries, women are the last object in employment, while they are the first object in dismissal. In the capitalist world, enterprises are going bankrupt one after another every day due to the chronic economic crisis. Entrepreneurs are conducting large-scale dismissal operations under the pretext of covering operating losses, and as a result, the number of unemployed is increasing. The proportion of women here is very high. Even in the case of women who have fortunately found jobs, they are paid less than men for doing the same work. In the United States, said to be the “model” of capitalism, the average wage of female workers is only 81% of that of men, and that of African American women is 69% and that of Latin American women is only 58%. In this country, women are laid off first whenever the economic crisis deepens. In capitalist countries, unemployment means death. Therefore, women who have found jobs keep silent to themselves without telling anyone even when they suffer all kinds of violence at their workplaces. In Japan, more than 70% of the workers who barely make a living with low incomes are women. The majority of women workers are giving up childbirth for fear of being dismissed after taking leave to have a baby. In Italy, women who have jobs account for less than 50% of the total female population, and in Spain, the number of unemployed women accounts for 60% of the total number of unemployed. Violent crimes against women, which are prevalent in the Western world dominated by the law of the jungle, are mercilessly destroying the spirit and body of countless women. The family is the foundation of life and a nest where the closest people by blood gather and live together. However, for women in capitalist countries, the family is hell, the source of misfortune and suffering. Violence against women in families is becoming quite commonplace. In the United States, an average of 24 people per minute become victims of domestic violence, 75% of whom are women, and among them, 65% are African American women. These data do not show the full picture of domestic violence incidents in the United States. Even according to data released by the US Department of Justice, which was extremely reduced, 52% of the victims of domestic violence were not reported to the police. The countless women in capitalist countries, for whom being born a woman becomes a “crime”, are abandoned by society and become the object of persecution and contempt even in the family, are losing their hopes and aspirations for the future, falling into pessimism and despair, and plunging into a depraved life and the path of crime. Seizing this as an opportunity, criminal organizations are engaged in human trafficking targeting women. The government tolerates and protects this. In some capitalist countries, prostitution is legally recognized and taxes are collected, and the money earned from it is included in the national income. Instead of defending and protecting the dignity and rights of women, the state is openly shielding and protecting human rights violation crimes. It is precisely the capitalist society of the omnipotence of gold that tramples on women's dignity and personality and regards women not as human beings but as mere commodities in the human flesh market. Contempt for women and discrimination against women are chronic malignant diseases of capitalism. In capitalist countries, women are discriminated against and despised as helpless beings. Pseudo-scholars of the West also justify gender inequality with bourgeois reactionary theories. In the West, politicians, joining this anti-human assertion, do not change their faces and unhesitatingly commit acts of discriminating against women. It is the capitalist country politicians who habitually recite that they “will create a society where women shine”, “will encourage women's active advancement into society and create an era where women play an active role”, yet insult women as “child-producing machines” and proudly say they “gifted” women to someone like commodities. Capitalist society is thus ruthlessly trampling on and insulting the aspirations of women who want to live and work equally, freely and happily as dignified members of society. This is an inevitable result of a social system where money dominates everything and the thought of contempt and disdain for women prevails. A society that imposes inequality on women and abuses them has no future and is doomed to perish. This is an unchanging truth. Ri Hak Nam Russia Directing Everything towards the Defence of National Sovereignty Not long ago, Russian President Putin, in a speech at the forum “Everything for Victory!” held on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the founding of the All-Russia People's Front, stressed that despite Western sanctions and pressure, Russia is developing its economy and military power and achieving successes in the field of defence industry, which is the result of the efforts of the All-Russia People's Front that united tens of millions of citizens. At the same time, he affirmed that Russia's strength lies in always overcoming all difficulties and fears, and that is precisely why it will only move forward. Since the start of the special military operation, Russia has been directing great efforts to uniting the entire people with patriotism and arousing them to the struggle for the victorious conclusion of the special military operation and the defence of national sovereignty. By organizing meaningful events on various occasions including the Day of Victory, it instills the spirit of patriotism in citizens and educates them to devote everything for the sacred fatherland. Last year, at the awarding ceremony of the Hero of Russia medal held on the occasion of the Day of the Hero of the Fatherland, President Putin stressed that pride in one's own fatherland, the feats and victories achieved by the previous generations, are uniting all of us, and that Russia is strong and winning because it is united as one on the basis of respect for the feats of heroes, the sense of responsibility before the country, the awareness of sharing one destiny with the fatherland, and genuine love for the fatherland—such historical justice exists. Russia, which firmly holds patriotic education as an important policy, is producing TV broadcasts related to it and broadcasting artistic films related to the history of the great victory created during the Soviet period and TV serials showing the culture and traditions of the Russian people, and is directing the creative activities of cultural artists towards raising the patriotic spirit of the people and promoting social unity. Numerous young people, who regard defending national sovereignty and serving the fatherland as a sacred cause, are readily volunteering for the special military operation, and are performing feats in the battle against neo-Nazism by displaying indomitable strength and patriotism. Support work for the combatants of the special military operation and their families is also being strengthened. Amid the nationwide vitalization of drone development and production, not a few enterprises are voluntarily turning out for the production of military supplies including drones. Thanks to their active efforts, the number of drones supplied to the Russian armed forces this year will reportedly more than double that of last year. Remarkable results are being achieved in the work to stabilize the life and economy of the residents of the newly integrated regions. In Donbass and Novorossiya, a total of more than 25 000 various objects, including schools, hospitals, clinics, sports facilities, power and municipal infrastructure, have been restored or newly built. Numerous dwelling houses have been built and nearly 260 industrial enterprises have started operation. Besides, more than 8 000 km of motorways, including the Azov ring road, have been laid and repaired. The ring road is a modern arterial road linking the coastal areas of the Azov Sea and is opening up new possibilities for investment and trade in these areas. The policy of the Russian government to victoriously conclude the special military operation and firmly defend national sovereignty by inheriting the history of the great victory and the patriotic tradition, and the active efforts for its implementation, are receiving the support and sympathy of the broad masses of people. Staff Reporter Kim Su Jin Russian President Mentions the Importance of the Navy Russian President Vladimir Putin, at a meeting with naval commanders and soldiers on the 26th, mentioned the importance of the navy. He stressed that the significance of the navy is eternally unchanging in Russia, the largest country in the world, and that the Russian navy has occupied an important place in ensuring the security of the state system from its very founding days. He affirmed that the navy is now and will remain for a long time the most important factor in ensuring the security of the country, and that Russia will do everything to strengthen the navy. (Korean Central News Agency) Heavy Rains and Major Floods Bringing Severe Disasters In Assam State, India, a major flood occurred due to torrential rains that poured down without ceasing for several days, and the damage is expanding. The death toll is continuously rising, and a great deal of farmland has been ruined, making it difficult to expect grain harvest. The number of affected residents reportedly reaches more than 1.1 million. According to the media of this country, the continuous heavy rains have submerged many areas in water, and many infrastructure facilities including roads and bridges have been completely destroyed or partially damaged. Rivers overflowed, submerging low-lying areas in water, and many residents had to evacuate to safe areas. Amid the continued expansion of damage caused by the major floods, 25 states are facing danger. In some areas including Lao Cai Province of Vietnam, a state of emergency was declared as two highways were damaged by heavy rains and major floods that fell for two days from the 15th. According to the disaster management agency of this country, several people lost their lives due to heavy rains and major floods that struck the northern region of the country in the middle of this month. In the Philippines, due to the influence of a typhoon on the 12th, a lot of rain fell and major floods and landslides occurred, killing 18 people and leaving 12 missing nationwide. The number of victims reached about 562 000. The relevant agency of this country announced that as the southwesterly wind strengthens due to the typhoon, heavy rains will continue to fall in many regions, and the risk of major floods and landslides will increase. In the Dagestan Republic of Russia, too, major flood damage occurred due to heavy rains. On the 9th, traffic was cut off in 60 residential areas, more than 20 dwelling houses were inundated, and more than 100 people were evacuated. In one district, the river level rose and the embankment completely collapsed. In some districts, a state of emergency system was reportedly introduced in connection with the inundation. In one area of Texas, USA, catastrophic mudflow floods occurred due to continuous rain that fell for three days from the 14th, causing damage. Countless cars were submerged in water, and there are reportedly people who lost their lives after falling into the water. Weather forecasters predicted that the water levels of some major rivers would reach their maximum due to the major floods. The severe disasters, including the continuous human casualties, destruction of dwelling houses, loss of farmland, and landslides occurring in various regions, are highlighting the danger of climate change day by day. Staff Reporter For the Security of the Country and Social Progress Anti-Drug Operation Afghan police conducted an anti-drug operation in Laghman Province on the 25th, detecting a drug manufacturing site, detaining three criminals, and seizing a lot of equipment and raw materials used for drug manufacture. Prior to this, the police seized more than 400 kg of opium and arrested two criminals in Takhar Province as well. First Tunnel Opens The first tunnel construction in Nepal was completed and the opening ceremony was held on the 27th. This tunnel, located at the entrance of the road leading to the capital Kathmandu, has a length of 2.68 km and makes it possible to shorten the travel time of vehicles by 20–30 minutes. Before the tunnel was built, cars reportedly had to go around the winding mountain road. The government announced that the opening of the tunnel serves as an important milestone in the development of the country's transport infrastructure, and that it will continue to build such tunnels in various parts of the country in the future. (Korean Central News Agency) Rejecting US Threats A spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce of China, on the 27th, answered a journalist's question concerning the US's intention to investigate and impose sanctions on China's artificial intelligence enterprise. He said that China consistently opposes the US politicizing and instrumentalizing scientific and technological issues and economic and trade issues, defaming and slandering Chinese enterprises under all sorts of groundless pretexts, and imposing sanctions on them. He branded that threatening to label Chinese enterprises as having “stolen US intellectual property” and impose suppression and sanctions on them lacks factual basis and has no legal foundation, and that this belongs to a typical act of hegemony in the field of artificial intelligence applying double standards. He stressed that China strongly demands the US stop defaming and threatening sanctions against Chinese enterprises, and will take all necessary measures against any act that substantially infringes upon its interests to resolutely defend its legitimate and legal rights and interests. (Korean Central News Agency) Rally Demanding Return of US Military Base A rally demanding the return of the Futenma US Air Force Base was held in Ginowan City, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, on the 26th. About 1 000 residents from all walks of life participated in the rally. A joint statement of the Ginowan City Assembly and local organizations was announced at the rally. The statement denounced that for decades, local residents have been living in constant anxiety and suffering due to frequent accidents and noise of US military aircraft, and that they can no longer endure it. The rally participants strongly demanded that the return of the base be accelerated as soon as possible, saying that it has already been 30 years since the US and Japan agreed on its return. (Korean Central News Agency) Earthquake An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale occurred on the 26th, 105 km southeast of Atka, Alaska, USA. The depth of the focus was reportedly 5 km. (Korean Central News Agency) Violation of Ceasefire Agreement by Israeli Army Condemned The Lebanese army issued a statement on the 26th condemning the continued violation of the ceasefire agreement by the Israeli army in the southern region of the country. The statement exposed that recently, the Israeli army systematically destroyed dwelling houses and water supply facilities by shelling and machine-gun fire in several areas of the south. The statement branded this as a clear violation of the existing agreement on the ceasefire in this area and an act that prevents the return of Lebanese residents. (Korean Central News Agency) Job Reduction Plan Announced The Porsche automobile company, a German automobile manufacturer, announced a job reduction plan on the 27th. According to this plan, 5 000 jobs will be eliminated by 2035. (Korean Central News Agency) Human Casualties from Terrorist Act In Kaduna State, Nigeria, on the 26th, unidentified armed ruffians raided a village and slaughtered more than 30 residents. The ruffians randomly fired guns at people and set fire to dwelling houses and shops. As the condition of the wounded is severe, the death toll is expected to rise further. (Korean Central News Agency) Palestinian Women in Misfortune Due to the Disasters of War Gun Crime A gun crime was perpetrated in Seattle, USA, on the 26th. On that evening, a shooting occurred during a cooking festival in the city centre, killing two and wounding five, including a two-year-old child. Residents were evacuated from the scene and an investigation operation was launched. (Korean Central News Agency) Traffic Accident In Antalya Province, Türkiye, on the 26th, a minibus fell down a valley, killing five and wounding two. Earlier, on the 25th, in the southern region of Peru, two buses and a truck collided, killing five and wounding 15 who were taken to hospital. Traffic was reportedly paralyzed due to the accident. (Korean Central News Agency) Points to Be Careful of When Cleaning Electronic Product Screens with Alcohol For people of the modern era who have to come into contact with electronic products such as mobile phones and computers every day, cleaning the screen has already become a daily habit, and accordingly, the question “Can I clean the screen with alcohol?” is frequently raised. Generally, the screens of computers and TVs have an anti-reflective layer to reduce reflection and enhance image quality. However, if the screen is cleaned with alcohol, this layer peels off or discolours, and the brightness of the screen becomes uneven. Therefore, in this case, it is recommended to gently wipe the screen with a soft cloth moistened with clean water. On the contrary, the screens of electronic products such as mobile phones with high contact frequency have a very thin layer that prevents water from penetrating. Since this layer is not easily destroyed by alcohol, it can be cleaned with a detergent containing alcohol. Some users habitually spray alcohol onto the screen. Doing so may cause alcohol to penetrate inside through the edges or connection parts of the screen and damage the components. In addition, excessive friction (wiping the screen forcefully with a paper towel or rough cloth) also quickly damages the screen. Therefore, for routine cleaning, it is better to wipe the screen with a clean, soft cloth slightly moistened with water rather than alcohol. (Korean Central News Agency) | |
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