While looking round the sites being recovered from flood damage, he encouraged the builders to perform labor achievements in successfully building the cradle of socialism in the northern part of the country upholding the banner of the principle of giving priority to self-development, true to Marshal Kim Jong Un's noble intention of prioritizing, respecting and loving the people,

Consultative meetings took place on the spots. They discussed the practical issues arising in finishing the construction in the northern part at an early date.

Meanwhile, he looked round the Kim Chaek Iron and Steel Complex, the Chongjin Steel Plant and Chongjin Port and called for increasing iron and steel production and hastening transport of cement and other materials for rehabilitation.