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Hoeryong's Clay for Ceramics
Pyongyang, March 14 (KCNA) -- Hoeryong in North Hamgyong Province, the DPRK, has long been proud of quality clay for ceramics.

Clay is one of Hoeryong's three beauties.

The area has been well known as a famous earthenware producer from the Neolithic era.

Porcelains made of white clay are gentle in shape, tender in color and diverse in decorative pattern.

The porcelains remind one of the beautiful features of the local women.

Particularly, glazed earthenware produced in the area is popular throughout the country. The light gray earthenware keeps foodstuff fresh. It is also efficacious for preventing endemics.

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