Present at the ceremonies held at the relevant stations on Friday were Kang Myong Ryong, vice-chairman of the South Phyongan Provincial People's Committee, officials concerned and employees.

Speakers expressed their determination to make big fish hauls this year by learning from the fighting spirit of devotedly implementing the Party's policies cherished by the fishermen of the preceding generation and thus contribute to the improvement of the people's diet.

The outline of socialist emulation for the year 2023 for implementing the five-year plan was announced at the ceremonies.

The fishing boats sailed to the fishing grounds in the West Sea amid the send-off of employees and families.