To mourn the death of Marshal of the Korean People’s Army Hyon Chol Hae, general advisor to the Ministry of National Defence of the DPRK, officers and men of military organs visited the bier of the deceased on May 20.
The callers entered the venue of the mourning ceremony with the grief over the loss of the veteran revolutionary who grew up into a competent military and political official of the Korean People’s Army in the embrace of President Kim Il Sung, Chairman Kim Jong Il and the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un, and who remained infinitely faithful to the sacred cause of the Workers' Party of Korea keeping the limpid revolutionary faith and pure conscience all his life.
A wreath in the name of the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un was standing in front of the bier of the deceased.
There were also wreaths in the name of the WPK Central Committee, the WPK Central Military Commission, the Standing Committee of the Supreme People’s Assembly of the DPRK and the DPRK Cabinet.
Wreaths were laid in the name of the KPA General Political Bureau, the Ministry of National Defence, the General Staff of the KPA, military schools at all levels in Pyongyang, Guard Headquarters, Ministry of State Security, Ministry of Public Security and other military organs.
Amid the playing of dirge, the condolers observed a moment’s silence in memory of the late Hyon.
They expressed deep sympathy to the bereaved family members.
More From Pyongyang Times
The Russian Foreign Ministry made clear its principled stand on the Russia-Japan relationship on May 4. It asserted that as Japan
May 12, 2026
The Russian Foreign Ministry made clear its principled stand on the Russia-Japan relationship on May 4. It asserted that as Japan
A military parade took place at Red Square in Moscow on May 9 in celebration of the 81st anniversary of the victory in the Great
May 12, 2026
A military parade took place at Red Square in Moscow on May 9 in celebration of the 81st anniversary of the victory in the Great
As to the fact that hantaan virus caused deaths in an excursion ship sailing the Atlantic, the World Health Organization announced
May 12, 2026
As to the fact that hantaan virus caused deaths in an excursion ship sailing the Atlantic, the World Health Organization announced
The respected Marshal Kim Jong Un received a letter from the members of the congratulatory group of the Korean Youth League in
May 12, 2026
The respected Marshal Kim Jong Un received a letter from the members of the congratulatory group of the Korean Youth League in
The respected Marshal Kim Jong Un received a letter from the members of the congratulatory group of the Association of Young
May 12, 2026
The respected Marshal Kim Jong Un received a letter from the members of the congratulatory group of the Association of Young
The participants in the Ninth Congress of the General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea (GFTUK) conducted political and cultural
May 12, 2026
The participants in the Ninth Congress of the General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea (GFTUK) conducted political and cultural
On May 4, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China decided to impose a ban on the import of poultry and poultry
May 11, 2026
On May 4, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China decided to impose a ban on the import of poultry and poultry
Staff members of the Russian embassy in Pyongyang laid a wreath at the Liberation Tower on May 9 on the occasion of the 81st
May 11, 2026
Staff members of the Russian embassy in Pyongyang laid a wreath at the Liberation Tower on May 9 on the occasion of the 81st
The congratulatory group of the Korean Youth League in Japan led by Chairman of its Central Standing Committee Ri Kwang Il and the
May 11, 2026
The congratulatory group of the Korean Youth League in Japan led by Chairman of its Central Standing Committee Ri Kwang Il and the
Scientific research units in the DPRK concentrate their efforts on major projects for economic development. The State Academy of
May 11, 2026
Scientific research units in the DPRK concentrate their efforts on major projects for economic development. The State Academy of
Large-scale greenhouse vegetable producers of the country are expanding their achievements in production through scientific
May 11, 2026
Large-scale greenhouse vegetable producers of the country are expanding their achievements in production through scientific
Efficient water treatment technology The Natural Energy Institute of the State Academy of Sciences developed and introduced a
May 11, 2026
Efficient water treatment technology The Natural Energy Institute of the State Academy of Sciences developed and introduced a
A military parade was held at Red Square in Moscow on May 9 to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Russia's victory in the Great
May 11, 2026
A military parade was held at Red Square in Moscow on May 9 to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Russia's victory in the Great
Song Se Il, ambassador of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to Brazil, presented his credentials to the President of the
May 11, 2026
Song Se Il, ambassador of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to Brazil, presented his credentials to the President of the
A spring amateur golf tournament took place at the Pyongyang Golf Course from May 6 to 8. The tournament brought together more
May 11, 2026
A spring amateur golf tournament took place at the Pyongyang Golf Course from May 6 to 8. The tournament brought together more
The 2026 AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup is under way in China.The DPRK team belonging to Group C beat the Chinese Taipei team 10-0 and
May 11, 2026
The 2026 AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup is under way in China.The DPRK team belonging to Group C beat the Chinese Taipei team 10-0 and
A shooting incident took place near the White House on May 4. That day, there was a gunfight between an agent of the secret
May 10, 2026
A shooting incident took place near the White House on May 4. That day, there was a gunfight between an agent of the secret
Dozens of young people in Pyongyang have volunteered for worksites to implement the decisions of the Workers' Party of Korea.
May 10, 2026
Dozens of young people in Pyongyang have volunteered for worksites to implement the decisions of the Workers' Party of Korea.
In Pothonggang District, Pyongyang, there lives a clan known to all residents of the district and amazing and inspiring new
May 10, 2026
In Pothonggang District, Pyongyang, there lives a clan known to all residents of the district and amazing and inspiring new
The Eighth Congress of the Socialist Women’s Union of Korea will be held in Pyongyang in mid-July 2026. The 15th Plenary
May 10, 2026
The Eighth Congress of the Socialist Women’s Union of Korea will be held in Pyongyang in mid-July 2026. The 15th Plenary
More Articles
