The sounds of chairs moving and papers being shuffled died down, being replaced by a hollow silence. The Supreme Leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea surveyed the massed ranks of the National Defence Commission and other miscellaneous assorted bodies before him. The discussions that were about to take place were no ordinary discussions – only the most high ranking of the party’s personnel were allowed to attend. He gave a quick glance down to his papers; briefing notes containing records of the foreign ministry’s work, the state of the Korean People’s Army and two particular papers – adorning the state emblem of China and the southern puppet regime respectively. The Supreme Leader was not bothered in the slightest that all eyes were upon him, awaiting his word – after all, his loyal compatriots knew the meeting would only begin at the sound of his voice. He picked up the a letter from the Chinese, one which politely demanded the attendance of a North Korean delegation to some damned meeting around that capitalist shrine, Shanghai. Of course, it wasn’t exactly what it said, but he thought he had developed a sense of what these messages really meant. Beneath that light disguise of courteous rhetoric was the insistent meddling of a chauvinist power. It was something that ever since taking power he had come to expect from his ‘dear friends’ across the Yalu River, much like his father and grandfather before him. Their recent appeal to a visit was all the more annoying however. Not only would it prove to harm the glorious socialist motherland’s image in countries afar should they reject an offering of peace under the auspices of China, but the Wicked Witch of the South herself had made the bold decision to attend the conference. A slight sigh ushered from his lips as he read over Seoul’s own message. It was of no use. He could no longer delay the inevitability of having to attend himself. The Supreme Leader knew his father had met with the southern puppet leaders during the Sunshine Policy, and now it seemed he would have to do the same. Kim Jong-un grimaced, knowing he would finally be forced to attend China after almost four years of careful avoidance.
“Gentlemen, I’m sure you all know why we’re here today,” he announced, taking a brief pause to drink from a glass of water. Pity that it wasn’t a nice glass of soju. Regardless, he continued. “We are here to discuss the peace talks that are to take place in Shanghai. I don’t want to take up too much of everyone’s time as I’m sure we are all busy doing our part in the construction of a thriving socialist state under the guiding light of Juche, but there are still some important matters that have been raised which I will need to address. The first and foremost shall be the decision of sending a delegation. Having taken the time to learn from the eternal wisdom of Kim Il-Sung and Kim Il-Jong, I have considered all available options and came to a final conclusion – the foundation of peace within Korea lies within me.”
"Well, of course sir!" quipped a lonely voice from the back of the room. Almost every chair swivelled around, before a murmuring of agreement echoed before the smiling Kim. The Supreme Leader could tell that many of his associates were surprised at his courageous decision, but it was an understandable shock. After all, this would be his first international visit since taking office.
“My aims for these peace talks are the same as always,” continued the Dear Leader, with his awe-filled comrades latching onto his every world. “To secure further cooperative assistance to strengthen Korea, to remove the imperialistic Americans and their militaristic hooligans from Korean land, to bring an end to ridiculous human rights accusations - which as we all know is nothing but lies - and most importantly, to pave the way for peace and stability on the Korean peninsula and work towards national reunification.”
He turned directly towards a surprised Kim Ki-Nam. The Vice chairman of the Committee for the Peaceful Reunification of the Fatherland gave a little start at being suddenly addressed, and awaited his commander’s word. “On that subject, I’m certain that the issue of the family reunions will be brought up. How is that all going?” questioned the Dear Leader.
“Th-the situation with the family reunions,” Kim Ki-Nam cleared his throat, shuffling his papers slightly “Ah, yes. As I’m sure you already know, the family reunions have been going exceptionally well. Five in one year. There has been an unprecedented level of cooperation from the puppet regime... In fact we’re currently in discussions with them about hosting another one, and I must admit I am astonished at their level of cooperation which can only be explained as being testament to your masterful diplomacy”
“Thank you, carry on the good work. I’m sure that information will come in handy considering the family reunions are always a good bargaining point. Another issue which I am sure they will bring up - they always do after all- is our nuclear deterrent,” proclaimed the Supreme Commander with a small grimace. It was always a point of contention but also something they absolutely could not budge on. “Our nuclear deterrent is essential to the stability and peace of not only the Korean peninsula but in Asia as whole, as proudly stand up as Asia’s sole protector to the American devils. Indeed, it can be said to bring peace to perhaps the entire world. As such there is no question about getting rid of it until the threat from the US warmongers has been removed permanently. As much as I would like to fulfil my Respected Grandfather’s wish of a nuclear-free Korea, as it stands it’s completely impossible. However, as a reasonable man, I am of course more than willing to enter talks with them on the issue if they meet our requirements.”
He paused in his speech, once more to take a sip of the water. It really needed to be something stronger. But it couldn’t be, not yet anyway. He still had things that needed doing today. There were further issues to talk of, namely leading the most arduous struggle to achieve a socialist paradise. Not to mention his planned visits to some factory or other, or was it a fisheries station? He’d have to double check later. As he calmly carried on with his speech, the prospect of attending the meeting in person was looming ever darker in the back of his mind. He wasn’t enthusiastic at all, but it would be a terrible lookout should the puppet regime’s leader attend a meeting with some graduate from the Kim Il-sung University’s department of International Relations. No, that wasn’t an option. The only option was for himself to attend.
Pyongyang, January. 10 2015 Juche 104 'Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, first chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK and supreme commander of the Korean People's Army, visited an electronics factory.
Kim Jong Un looked round different places of the factory including assembling shop.
He learned in detail about the performance, quality and packing of "Arirang" hand phone being made at this factory.
He highly appreciated the creative ingenuity and patriotic enthusiasm with which the officials and employees of the factory laid a solid foundation for mass-producing hand phones by building a new modern hand phone production process.
He praised them for developing an application program in Korean style which provides the best convenience to the users while strictly guaranteeing security.
After learning about the performance of a touch hand phone, he said that a hand phone is convenient for its user when that part of the phone is sensitive.
He noted that these hand phones will be very convenient for their users as their camera function has high pixels.
After being told that "Arirang" hand phones which the factory started producing a few days ago are high in demand among people, he said he was also pleased as they are liked by people.
Looking at the trademark "Arirang" inscribed on the hand phone, he noted that mass-production of goods with DPRK trademark can instill national pride and self-respect into the Korean people.
How nice to see hand phones being successfully produced with indigenous technology, he said, adding it is of educational significance in making people love Korean things.
He said that only when the quality of products is improved while boosting their production, people will like home-made things and they will be in high demand.
He advanced tasks to be fulfilled by the factory.'