Tag Archives: Science

By Integrating Research with Production.

The Pyongyang Vegetable Science Institute under the Academy of Agricultural Science, based in Ryongsong District, Pyongyang, is devoted to studies for breeding highly-nutritive vegetable varieties and increasing productivity in PVC-sheet and hydroponic greenhouses. The research institute has directed much effort to studying vegetable seeds of high nutritive value and productivity and achieved successes in breeding […]

Efforts for Development of Pomiculture.

The Pomiculture Institute under the Academy of Agricultural Science is producing findings conducive to developing the pomiculture of the country. In the past, it has registered over 300 varieties of fruits as the national species and developed the methods for cultivation of dwarf apple trees and close planting of pear trees and established a fertilizing […]

Challenge Boldly.

“A scientist must take it for granted to challenge the unexplored field of science to blaze a new path.” This is what Dr. and associate professor Pak Jong Ok, lecturer of Physics Department of Basic Science Faculty of Pyongyang University of Mechanical Engineering, always says to her disciples. Born into a teacher’s family, she was […]

Sincerity of an Educator

Prof. and Dr. Ri Je Myong, a department head of Resource Sounding Engineering Faculty of Kim Chaek University of Technology, is one of high-profile figures in the drilling technology sector. Since his graduation from the university, he has devoted himself to the development of science and education for 30 years. In the past, he realized […]

Honourable Life of a Scientist

President Kim Il Sung was the benevolent father of the Korean people, who ensured that they, oppressed and maltreated for centuries, enjoyed the genuine life and happiness. Among them who glorified their lives under the meticulous care of the President were numerous intellectuals, including Kye Ung Sang, a renowned scientist in genetics and sericulture. Kye […]

DPRK Successful Launch Kwangmyongsong-4 Satellite

KCTV (DPRK Successful Launch Kwangmyongsong-4 Satellite)

KFAUSA, would like to congratulate the hard working people and Government of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea on advancing science and technology! The DPRK National Aerospace Development Administration on Sunday issued a report on the successful launch of earth observation satellite Kwangmyongsong-4. The report said: Scientists and technicians of the DPRK National Aerospace Development […]

Kim Jong Un Gives Field Guidance to Yonphung Scientists Rest Home

Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK), first chairman of the National Defense Commission of the DPRK and supreme commander of the Korean People’s Army, provided field guidance to the completed Yonphung Scientists Rest Home. The rest home is one more gift provided by Kim Jong Un to the scientists […]

Kim Jong Un Gives Field Guidance to Newly Built Wisong Scientists Residential District

Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea, first chairman of the National Defense Commission of the DPRK and supreme commander of the Korean People’s Army, gave field guidance to the newly built Wisong Scientists Residential District. The residential district consists of multi-storied apartment houses of 24 blocks, schools, hospital, nursery, kindergarten, […]

Electronic and Technical Appliances Institute

The Electronic and Technical Appliances Institute, located in Phyongchon District, Pyongyang, is a scientific research and production base which has made tangible contributions to the development of the country’s electronic industry. Founded in July 2008, it consists of research and development sections of electric and electronic devices and elements and pilot plants. It has a […]

Architectural Festival Held in Pyongyang

  The 14th May 21 Architectural Festival was held in Pyongyang, the capital of the Democratic People´s Republic of Korea, between May 12 and 15. The great Kim Jong Il made public his famous work “On Architectural Art” on May 21, Juche 80 or 1991. Hence the name of the May 21 Architectural Festival. The […]

The Developers of the Atomic Force Microscope

The atomic force microscope is a cutting-edge measuring apparatus which is indispensable for research into the nano technology, one of the core and basic technologies for the development of science and technology. Teachers and researchers of Kim Il Sung University developed and manufactured the cutting-edge apparatus last year. They set a bold target to develop […]

Science and Technology Are Mainstay for Development in the DPRK

Technology in North Korea

A national meeting of scientists and technicians was held in a stirring period when the whole country was seething with hot wind of giving precedence to science and technology. It marked an important milestone in developing science and technology of the country and constructing a thriving nation. The meeting ardently called upon the entire scientists […]

Protocols Inked between DPRK, Cuba

Protocols Inked between DPRK, Cuba
[nggallery id=72]A 2013 protocol for cooperation and development of the economy, science and technology between the governments of the DPRK and Cuba and a 2013 protocol for exchange of goods were signed in Pyongyang on Wednesday. Present there were DPRK Minister of Foreign Trade Ri Ryong Nam and officials concerned and from the opposite side […]