Torrential rain and tsunami hit the province early this month, leaving breakwaters partially destroyed and dwelling houses, roads, railways and bridges inundated and damaged.

Farmland in some areas was inundated and washed away, making it hard to expect any harvest.

Going round several afflicted areas in Haeju City, Pyoksong and Sinwon counties, he learned about the damage there.

The consultative meeting convened on the spot discussed the issue of conducting the work for recovering from damage, directing primary efforts to bringing the living of the people in the afflicted areas to normal.

Earlier, the premier toured various places of Wonsan and Munchon cities, Kangwon Province. He underlined the need to speed up the road reconstruction and railway construction as befitting the tourist city, successfully operate the Wonsan Baby Home and Orphanage and improve the performance of the newly produced farm machines.