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Coal Output on Increase
Pyongyang, December 8 (KCNA) -- Coal output is on a steady increase in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

Collieries belonging to the Anju Area Coal Mining Complex have enlarged pits to increase the proportion of mining by machines and fulfill their daily assignments at 120 percent.

Those belonging to the Sunchon Area Youth Coal Mining Complex, including the Chonsong, February 8 Jikdong and Sinchang youth coal mines are giving priority to tunnelling to sharply boost the output.

The Ungok Coal Mine has developed a large coalfield to double its output, while the Namdok Coal Mine has been topping its daily target.

Coal mines in Tokchon area, with detailed plans for the winter time, have raised the output through continuous drilling and blasts and full operation of vehicles.

Increased production has also been reported from the Kangdong, Kyongwon, Onsong, Chonnae and Myongchon area coal mining complexes.

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