The Kim Chaek Iron and Steel Complex has organized and commanded production while giving precedence to raw and other materials for its first tapping.

The Hwanghae Iron and Steel Complex has completed the Juche-based iron and steel-making processes, made preparations for normal operation and started the work for the first tapping.

The steel workshop of the Chollima Steel Complex took measures to ensure continuity between processes.

The steel preparation workshop and main raw-material workshop supplied raw materials and fireproof materials necessary for production, thus contributing to the first tapping.

Officials and workers in the field of the metal industry are expanding their successes in the first new year's production.