KCTV has released images of the cover pages of two documents relating to the test, both of which have instructions written by Kim Jong Un. One of our GRA’s, the multitalented Bo Kim, translated the cover page and Kim’s instructions.
It’s interesting to see an original DPRK document, even if its just the cover. And Kim’s handwriting. Have at ’em.
Update | Stephan Haggard has posted alternate translations which are useful for comparison.
This first document is from December 2015. The cover page reads:
Status of the hydrogen bomb test preparations.
December 2015
Logistics Command
Across it, Kim has written:
“The commencement of the historic 7th Congress of the Korean Worker’s party
and the thrilling explosion of our hydrogen bomb’s magnificent debut
begins the glorious 2016th year.
The nuclear powers of the Juche and social republic Chosun will make
the world look up to the Korean Worker’s Party.
_____________
Kim Jong Un
12/15/2015″
The second document is from January 2016. The cover page reads:
Preparations for the hydrogen bomb test are complete.
January 2016
Logistics Command
Across it, Kim has written:
“The Central Party approves the hydrogen bomb test.
It will be carried out on January 6, 2016.
_____________
Kim Jong Un
1/3/2016″
There are some interesting aspects to these documents that I have noticed. Apparently the “Juche year” is not used internally. You may notice other things. I am certainly eager to hear comments on the translation, which omits some Korean formalities.