This year's women's day was more auspicious, coupled with the elections of deputies to the Supreme People's Assembly.

The attention of the people was focused on the women deputies and local mass media concentrated on carrying or telecasting special write-ups, various forms of articles, films, items introducing women and songs on the themes of the women's position and role in various fields of the family and social life.

Men did not spare their efforts to delight the women more than usual in families and working sites.

Men greeted the women with the words "I congratulate you on the International Women's Day."

The female teachers of the kindergartens, primary schools, middle schools, universities and other educational institutions were presented a great many bouquets by their students.

The flower and cosmetics shops were crowded with men to buy gifts for women.

Women of the capital spent a pleasant while, taking Pyongyang cold noodle in restaurants.