The couple, still as well as those in their seventies in spirit, activity, speech, appetite, etc. owes their longevity to the advantageous socialist health system.

Since a decision to enforce a free medical care system was adopted in the country on November 13, Juche 41 (1952), the state has taken care of the lives and health of the people in a responsible manner.

A medical service system and section doctor system are working well in each province, city, county and ri.

Some time ago telemedicine service began in the country, making it possible for hospitals throughout the country to give medical service to people in a quick and accurate way, interconnected with each other.

The DPRK, which turned the Korean Association for Assistance to the Elderly into the Federation for the Care of the Elderly of Korea in February 2006, has considered the protection of the elderly as one of the important state policies.

Law on Protection of the Elderly was adopted in April 2007 to provide a legal guarantee for protecting their rights and interests and ensuring their worthwhile and happy life in their concluding years. And an orderly system for the elderly protection has been established in the Cabinet, provinces, cities and counties.

The Korea General Red-Cross Hospital has a special department and research institute for the elderly, including macrobians above 100.

Meanwhile, a close attention has been paid to strengthening the material and technical foundations of homes for the aged.

Prevailing in the country are beautiful traits of respecting and treating the aged preferentially and taking care of those with no one to depend on like their parents.

Sin Jong Suk in Tangsang-dong No.1 and Yun Nung Bae in Phalgol-dong No.1, Mangyongdae District of Pyongyang and Yu Nam Ho in Phyongwon County, South Phyongan Province celebrated their centenary birthday this year.

Choe Pu Yong, 113, residing in Samsong-ri, Samsok District, Pyongyang is still well enough to tend her family garden and do some domestic chores.