Young Koreans performed great feats by conducting daring combat actions against invaders in the rear and behind the enemy lines during the Fatherland Liberation War.
Rodong Sinmun carried on February 11 1951 an article about the resistance of the Kilju Children’s Guards. Among the wartime songs is Song of Child Guerrillas praising their activities which got intense at that time.
According to information available, about 60 children’s guards and child guerrilla units were formed between October and November 1950.
Considering that such a unit consisted of 5 to 30 members, several hundred or several thousand children fought against the aggressors on a nationwide scale.
Typical of them was the Jo Ok Hui Children’s Self-Defence Force that won fame as they were active in North and South Hwanghae provinces throughout the war. It was a powerful para-military organization equivalent to a company of the regular army in the light of military equipment, discipline and feats of arms.
Its members captured armed spies who raided their school, delivered a schoolmarm from captivity and fought against many saboteurs while defending the sea coast.
Premier Kim Il Sung highly appreciated their military feats and arranged a conference of the Hwanghae provincial model children’s union members. He also saw to it that Kim Hyong Bong, head of the self-defence force, was awarded a high state commendation and sent him a pistol as a gift.
Rodong Sinmun carried on July 11 1951 a decree of the Standing Committee of the DPRK Supreme People’s Assembly on conferring the Order of National Flag 3rd Class on a member of the children’s union and the Medal of Merit on four others who rendered distinguished services in the war.
The resistance of the Jo Ok Hui Children’s Self-Defence Force and other union members who cherished in their hearts the ardent love for the country made a great contribution to hastening the day of victory in the war.
Child guerrillas are seen in the group sculptures at the Monument to Victory in the Fatherland Liberation War which remind the people of the brilliant feats performed by the defenders of the country in the 1950s.
More From Pyongyang Times
The Mexican president rejected the US’ attempt to interfere in the internal affairs of her country at a press conference on Januar
January 11, 2026
The Mexican president rejected the US’ attempt to interfere in the internal affairs of her country at a press conference on Januar
Han Yong Sun, winner of the Communist Mother Honour Prize living in Musan County of North Hamgyong Province, was a well-known
January 11, 2026
Han Yong Sun, winner of the Communist Mother Honour Prize living in Musan County of North Hamgyong Province, was a well-known
The General Association of Koreans in China held celebrations on the occasion of the New Year 2026. Officials and members of the
January 11, 2026
The General Association of Koreans in China held celebrations on the occasion of the New Year 2026. Officials and members of the
Cement production units in the DPRK have increased production since the beginning of the year. The Sangwon Cement Complex carried
January 11, 2026
Cement production units in the DPRK have increased production since the beginning of the year. The Sangwon Cement Complex carried
The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un sent a flower basket to Thongloun Sisoulith, who was reelected as general secretary of the
January 11, 2026
The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un sent a flower basket to Thongloun Sisoulith, who was reelected as general secretary of the
The right to existence of the working masses is being trampled down in Western countries. In December last year, farmers from
January 10, 2026
The right to existence of the working masses is being trampled down in Western countries. In December last year, farmers from
Bloody, violent crimes occurred in succession in Western countries around New Year’s Day.A man in his 20s brandished a knife to ca
January 10, 2026
Bloody, violent crimes occurred in succession in Western countries around New Year’s Day.A man in his 20s brandished a knife to ca
Photo exhibitions "Ushering in an era of gigantic transformation for comprehensive development of Korean-style socialism" were
January 10, 2026
Photo exhibitions "Ushering in an era of gigantic transformation for comprehensive development of Korean-style socialism" were
Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, sent a message of greeting to Thongloun Sisoulith, general
January 10, 2026
Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, sent a message of greeting to Thongloun Sisoulith, general
Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's
January 10, 2026
Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's
New houses have appeared at the Sinphung and Yongjung farms in Sinpho City and at the Namhoe Farm in Hongwon County of South
January 10, 2026
New houses have appeared at the Sinphung and Yongjung farms in Sinpho City and at the Namhoe Farm in Hongwon County of South
In 2025, the DPRK made positive efforts to develop sports and make them mass-based.Fierce gamesAs in 2024, many sports games held
January 09, 2026
In 2025, the DPRK made positive efforts to develop sports and make them mass-based.Fierce gamesAs in 2024, many sports games held
Today, the multipolarization of the world has become the main trend of the international community. The influence of BRICS is
January 09, 2026
Today, the multipolarization of the world has become the main trend of the international community. The influence of BRICS is
A spokesman for the Foreign Ministry of China at a press conference on December 31 last year accused the Western countries of
January 09, 2026
A spokesman for the Foreign Ministry of China at a press conference on December 31 last year accused the Western countries of
The Russian Foreign Ministry in a statement on January 1 strongly denounced the terrorist act of Ukraine against peaceful inhabita
January 09, 2026
The Russian Foreign Ministry in a statement on January 1 strongly denounced the terrorist act of Ukraine against peaceful inhabita
Kim Jong Un, president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, sent a reply letter to Vladimir
January 09, 2026
Kim Jong Un, president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, sent a reply letter to Vladimir
Modern houses have been built at the Chilgol Vegetable Farm in Mangyongdae District, Pyongyang, and public and production
January 09, 2026
Modern houses have been built at the Chilgol Vegetable Farm in Mangyongdae District, Pyongyang, and public and production
Review of exhibitions held in 2025 In 2025, various exhibitions took place in large numbers in the fields of light industry and
January 09, 2026
Review of exhibitions held in 2025 In 2025, various exhibitions took place in large numbers in the fields of light industry and
More than 40 finishing building-materials production bases were built and over 60 similar bases updated last year, thanks to the
January 09, 2026
More than 40 finishing building-materials production bases were built and over 60 similar bases updated last year, thanks to the
Practising economy arises as an urgent matter as the economy develops. In order for economy to produce a great result in the
January 09, 2026
Practising economy arises as an urgent matter as the economy develops. In order for economy to produce a great result in the
More Articles
