President Kim Il Sung earnestly called for selling the roast chestnut and roast sweet potatoes to Pyongyang citizens, noting that they had been famous in Pyongyang from the old days.

Chairman Kim Jong Il made sure that the people were provided with roast chestnut and sweet potatoes even in the period of the forced march, saying that they would like them and it is what should be encouraged even though society develops.

The public catering units of the city did responsible selection of wholesome chestnut and sweet potatoes, while ensuring the responsible disinfection of storehouses and maintenance of proper temperature and humidity for them.

The pleasant smell from roast chestnut and roast sweet potatoes overflowing the streets of the city in December is taken dear by people as fragrance of socialism, reminding them of the Chairman's devoted efforts and warm affection for the happiness of the people.