Research groups of several universities focus on increasing the production of pig iron and improving the quality of steel at the Kim Chaek Iron and Steel Complex. They set it as a primary goal to perfect the technology of producing pig iron with lignite and are deepening their research in close contact with a relevant scientific research institute.

Hamhung University of Hydraulic Engineering directs efforts to the settlement of sci-tech problems arising in introducing the designing and manufacturing technology for new-type turbine blade into various hydro-power stations.

By introducing research successes and providing meticulous guidance over various construction projects, the research group of Pyongyang University of Architecture helps improve the quality of structures. Pyongyang University of Transport contributes to putting the transport sector on a modern and IT basis.

Other universities in different parts of the country engage in research into basic and cutting-edge science to contribute to the economic development and improvement of the people's living standard.