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Remains of More Martyrs Buried in Cemetery
Pyongyang, August 27 (KCNA) -- Remains of more martyrs were buried in the Patriotic Martyrs Cemetery on the outskirts of Pyongyang.

They included Kang Sun Hui and Pak Min Su, former vice department directors of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, Jon Kum Jin, former chief councilor of the Secretariat of the Committee for the Peaceful Reunification of Korea, Kim Ung Sam, former director of the Mechanical Engineering Institute of the State Academy of Sciences, who faithfully worked for years amid the deep trust of President Kim Il Sung and General Secretary Kim Jong Il.

Also among them were Kwon Jung Yong, former vice-president of Kim Il Sung Military University, Kim Song Jin, former general officer, and Kwon Chun Hwa, former officer of the Korean People's Army, who contributed to the development of the revolutionary armed forces.

Burial ceremonies took place on Thursday and Friday.

After the burial of the remains wreaths and bouquets were laid before the graves.

Present there were Kim Jong Im, director of the Party History Institute of the Central Committee of the WPK, officials concerned and bereaved families.

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