Scientists and technicians of the DPRK are firmly determined to concentrate their efforts on solving scientific and technological problems arising in modernizing factories and enterprises and putting their production on a regular footing with the main emphasis on ensuring the domestic production of raw materials, fuel and equipment.

Officials and workers in the field of electric-power, metallurgical and chemical industries are greatly encouraged by the New Year Address calling on those fields to take the lead in the efforts to hit the targets of the economic strategy.

Workers of coal-mining complexes in Tokchon, Anju, Chonnae and other areas of the country and railway transport sector are making thorough preparations to boost coal production and transport it in time to major national industrial sectors.

Those in the field of machine-building industry are hardening their determination to perfect the processes for the serial production of new-type tractors, vehicles and multi-purpose farm machines, and produce and supply different kinds of high-performance and quality machinery and equipment.

Workers in the fields of agricultural, fishing and light industries are replete with the will to make greater progress in improving the people's living standards, upholding the banner of self-reliance and self-development.