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Commendations Awarded to Meritorious People
Pyongyang, December 14 (KCNA) -- Commendations were conferred on those who performed shining labor feats at major worksites for building a thriving nation, according to a decree of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK.

Order of Kim Jong Il was awarded to Kim Jong Gwan and So Jae Guk, the title of Labour Hero of the DPRK, gold medal (hammer and sickle) and Order of National Flag to Chae Kon, Yang Chol Ung, Ho Un Song and 13 other persons, Kim Jong Il Prize to Ri Phung Sun and Pak Min Yol, Kim Il Sung Youth Honor Prize to Ri Chong Chol, Ryom Kwang Myong and 7 other persons and Kim Jong Il Youth Honor Prize to Hong Hyon Il, Pak Kwang Nam and 4 other persons.

The title of People's Scientist was conferred to Ri Jong Gwa, that of People's Artist to Sin Pong Hwa, that of People's Athlete to Yun Won Chol, Om Yun Chol and Pak Yong Bom and titles of merit to 70 persons of merit in the sectors of architecture, science and technology, electricity and coal industries, education and the press.

Order of National Flag First Class went to 91 persons.

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