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Day of Persons with Disabilities Marked in DPRK
Pyongyang, June 18 (KCNA) -- An event took place at Songchon Deaf and Dumb School in South Phyongan Province on Saturday, the Day of Persons with Disabilities in the DPRK.

Present at the event were officials of the C.C., the Korean Federation for the Protection of the Disabled and the South Phyongan Provincial People's Committee, school teachers, pupils and their parents.

Schoolchildren enjoyed amusements after mass rhythmic gymnastics.

School things and living necessities were conveyed to them.

Such events have been held in provinces, cities and counties throughout the country.

The DPRK government pursues a policy of respecting the personality of the disabled and ensuring their socio-political rights and interests equal to other citizens.

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