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November 16, 1972

From the Journal of N.G. Sudarikov, 'Record of a Conversation with Kim Il Sung, General Secretary of the KWP CC and Chairman of the DPRK Cabinet of Ministers, 9 October 1972'

Kim Il Sung briefs Sudarikov on North Korea’s recent economic development, including the number of ongoing construction projects and the expansion of light industry enterprises. Kim also discusses the meeting between Yoon Ki-bok and Lee Hu-rak and how North and South Korea are interested in establishing a coordinating committee.

April 17, 1956

Memo from K. Koval to the CPSU CC, on preparations for the DPRK’s Five-Year Plan for 1957-1961

Report that lists recommendations for improvements in industry, agriculture, construction, transportation, and trade in North Korea. It advises against pursuing a closed economic system and points out that the DPRK should learn to utilize its rich natural resources and skilled labor force.

March 5, 1956

Record of a conversation with DPRK Minister of Construction Kim Seung-hwa by Soviet Embassy Counsellor in the DPRK S. N. Filatov, 5 March 1956

Kim Seung-hwa speaks to Filatov about his recent inspection trip to a fertilizer plant. Kim says that he does not support the KWP CC Presidium decision “The Further Strengthening of the Fight Against Reactionary Bourgeois Ideology in Literature and Art” and its proponents’ aim to characterize Soviet Koreans as an anti-Party faction.

August 5, 1953

Ciphered Telegram from Suzdalev

Discussing North Korea's request for Soviet assistance on different restoration project tasks and the leading industrial enterprises of the country.

September 19, 1960

Journal of Soviet Ambassador to the DPRK A.M. Puzanov for 19 September 1960

Nam Il shows his gratitude on the DPRK construction delegation member's stay in the Soviet Union and informs KWP CC position in the conference of the ministers of railways of the socialist countries.

September 9, 1960

Journal of Soviet Ambassador to the DPRK A.M. Puzanov for 9 September 1960

Puzanov and Jeong Il-yong discuss the Soviet construction advisory committee's visit to the DPRK. GDR Ambassador Kurt Schneidewind informs them of the new entry process for West Berlin citizens traveling to socialist countries.

September 6, 1960

Journal of Soviet Ambassador to the DPRK A.M. Puzanov for 6 September 1960

Ri Jeong-sik and Puzanov discuss Khrushchev's visit to the DPRK. Puzanov participates in a North Korean Foreign Ministry excursion.

August 9, 1960

Report from Deputy Chairman of the State Committee I. Arkhipov to USSR Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Cde. G.M. Pushkin

Arkhipov touches upon different aspects of the DPRK economy, including industrial and agricultural development and capital construction.

May 8, 1958

Journal of Soviet Ambassador in the DPRK A. M. Puzanov for 8-9 May 1958

Torbenkov reports on the construction of a cement plant, an irrigation system, and an agricultural collective in North Korea. Nam Il outlines plans to improve sanitation and prevent illnesses from spreading.

October 25, 1957

Journal of Soviet Ambassador to the DPRK A.M. Puzanov for 25 October 1957

Jeong Il-yong discusses the issue concerning the construction of the Seongjin Steel Foundry and Nam Il informs Puzanov of the Presidium meeting in which Kim Du-bong explains his ties with Choe Chang-ik and Kim Seung-hwa in the previous year.

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