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DPRK Makes Good Start of New Year in Economic Sectors
Pyongyang, January 27 (KCNA) -- The Korean people have made great achievements in economic sectors from the beginning of the year.

The Pyongyang and Pukchang thermal power complexes have increased daily electricity production 1.5 times that in the same days of last year.

The Sunchon Area Youth Coal Mining Complex fulfilled its assignments at 106 percent in the first twenty days of the year. The Tokchon and Tukjang area coal mining complexes have also boosted production to fully supply coal to thermal power plants.

The Chongjin Steel Plant has already topped its monthly plan for the production of steel with locally available fuel and the Musan Mining Complex and the Unryul Mine raised the iron ore production.

The Kim Jong Suk Pyongyang Textile Mill, Hamhung Knitted Goods Factory, the Manpho Spinning Mill and other light industry factories are keeping themselves at full-capacity operation.

Cooperative farms across the country have fully transported compost to fields.

The housing construction in the Mansudae area and other major construction projects are making good headway.

Meanwhile, artistes of national and provincial art troupes are visiting industrial establishments and construction sites for agitation for increased production and faster construction.

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