It said that a huge construction is now under way not only in Pyongyang City and major provincial capitals but in rural areas, adding that there sprang up monumental structures in the DPRK one after another recently.

People's mental power is given fullest play in the DPRK, the article noted. The Korean people have built tremendous defence capabilities by weathering difficulties with high national self-respect and ideological awareness.

If one watches the grand gymnastic and artistic performance "Arirang", one can clearly realize what high self-respect the Korean people have, it said, adding:

The world recognizes the developed science and technology in the country.

The DPRK ranks itself among a few world powers in such fields as space technology, technology for launching satellite, nuclear technology, etc.

The article was accompanied by photos of Kim Il Sung Square, Changjon Street, Kwangbok Street, etc.