There took place a group running by officials of ministries and national institutions who gathered at Kim Il Sung Square.

Hyon Sang Ju, chairman of the Central Committee of the General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea, made a speech.

Divided into two groups, one ran toward Mansudae Street and the other to the Pyongyang Grand Theatre.

While running they shouted such slogans as "human bullets and bombs" and "devoted defence" in response to agitation and music from loudspeaker vans, instilling militant spirit and optimism into Pyongyangites.

The mass rhythmic exercise and Taekwon-do exercise for health that followed the race revved up the mood in the capital.

Meanwhile, group running, mass rhythmic exercise and Taekwon-do exercise for health took place by youth and students at the plaza of the Arch of Triumph on the same day.

Diverse sports events were held at industrial establishments and other units in the city of Pyongyang, including Kim Jong Suk Pyongyang Textile Mill and the Pyongyang Thermal Power Complex.

Similar events took place in provinces, cities and counties.