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September 10, 1956	Memorandum of a Conversation with DPRK Ambassador to the USSR Ri Sang-jo Ri Sang-jo expresses to Shcherbakov his concerns about the problems within the Korean Workers' Party and indicates that external help is needed.
September 6, 1956	Memorandum of Conversation with Pak Ui-wan Pak Ui-wan explains to V.I. Ivanov the personality cult in the Korean Worker's Party and the somewhat unstable condition of the Worker's Party due to the debate surrounding the cult of personality.
September 1, 1956	Diary of Ambassador of the USSR to the DPRK V.I. Ivanov for the period from 29 August to 14 September 1956 Kim Il Sung, in conversation with Ivanov, expresses his concerns about assignment of personnel and the cult of personality in North Korea.
August 29, 1956	Memorandum of Conversation with Pak Ui-wan Pak Ui-wan discusses Kim Il Sung's draft report on his visit to the Soviet Union, the economic situation of the DPRK, party and government measures for the Five-Year Plan, the intra-party situation and the tasks of the Korean Worker's Party. During the conversation, Kim Du-bong notes his concerns over the personality cult, the shortcomings in the work of the Central Committee, and the serious economic situation in DPRK.
June 21, 1956	Memorandum of a Conversation with DPRK Ambassador to the USSR Ri Sang-jo on 16 June 1956 Conversation between DPRK Ambassador to the USSR Ri Sang-jo and Kurdyukov of USSR Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ri is concerned about personality cult in DPRK, and argues that KWP leadership needs serious ideological help from CPSU CC; that is to say, help is needed from outside.
June 8, 1956	Memorandum of Conversation with Choe Chang-ik Deputy Prime Minister of DPRK, Choe Chang-ik, discuss the unhealthy situation in the Korean Worker's Party and the North Korean government. Choe argues that there is nepotism within the personnel selection process and that a cult of personality exists within the KWP. Choe also expresses concern regarding the difficult economic situation in the DPRK.
May 6, 1975	Summarized Evaluation of Kim Il Sung's Visit to the PR China (18 to 26 April 1975) A report on the visit of Kim Il Sung to the PRC, describing Kim Il Sung’s reception and the topics discussed. These include the two countries position on the Soviet Union, the role of the “Third World” and Korean reunification.
July 4, 1977	GDR Ambassador Pyongyang to Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Berlin Excerpt from East German ambassador's message about the declining display of slogans and portraits of Kim Jong Il in North Korea.
December 12, 1975	GDR Ambassador Pyongyang to Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Berlin Excerpt from East German ambassador's message about celebrations in North Korea initiated by Kim Jong Il.
April 14, 1975	GDR Ambassador Pyongyang to Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Berlin Excerpt from East German ambassador's message which mentions the increasing profile of Kim Il Sung's first wife and her oldest son, Kim Jong Il, in North Korean propaganda.