An article titled "Mothers in the DPRK" was posted on the website of the Nigerian National Committee for the Study of Kimilsungism-Kimjongilism on Nov. 12.

The article introduced the virtues of Ryu Ok Hui bringing up dozens of orphans, Jang Jong Hwa being called a "girl mother" and Ri Pyong Hui who gave birth to many children to contribute to the building of a thriving nation.

A Senegalese radio broadcasted on Nov. 16 that the day marks Mother's Day in the DPRK and the mothers there receive special treatment.

Mothers with several children had the privileges such as reduction in their work hours, and nurseries, kindergartens and hospitals help them work without inconvenience, the radio aired.

The DPRK is a popular country, the radio said, enumerating the advantages of socialism in the DPRK.