He went round galvanizing shop, cold-rolling shop and other places of the complex to acquaint himself in detail with the production of iron and steel.

A consultative meeting of officials concerned took place on the spot.

The meeting stressed such matters as increasing the production to the maximum on the basis of the existing production foundation and enhancing the role of technicians and skilled workers.

It took measures to decisively increase the proportion of locally available raw materials and fuel in the production of iron and steel.

Earlier, the premier went round the Pyongyang Catfish Farm and discussed issues of putting fish farming on a scientific and intensive basis and boosting the production by raising the food processing capacity and took measures to settle them.