calendar>>February 23. 2013 Juch 102

State Decorations Awarded to Contributors to Successful Nuclear Test

Pyongyang, February 23 (KCNA) -- State decorations went to 11,592 scientists, technicians, workers, soldier-builders and officials in high recognition of their feats performed for the successful nuclear test and the striking demonstration of the independent dignity of Songun Korea and its mettle to win victory after victory.

100 were awarded title of Hero of the DPRK with a gold star medal and Order of National Flag First Class, and 17 Order of Kim Jong Il, and 19 Kim Jong Il Prize and 50 Kim Jong Il Youth Honor Prize.

12 received the title of People's Scientist, 24 the title of Meritorious Scientist, 20 the title of Merit, 300 Order of National Flag First Class, 950 Order of Labor, 3,000 Order of National Flag Second Class, 300 the Order of Soldier's Honor 1st Class, 3,000 Order of National Flag 3rd Class, 800 the Order of Soldier's Honor 2nd Class,

2,000 Medal of Merit; 1,000 Distinguished Military Service Medal.

The relevant decree of the Presidium of the SPA of the DPRK was promulgated on Feb. 21.