President Kim Il Sung unfolded a plan for building a new thermal power plant in the Sunchon area and personally came to the spot on April 27, Juche 72 (1983) to select the site for the plant. And he dispatched a powerful construction force and took measures for equipment and materials supply.

Solving all problems arising in the operation of the plant and the living of its employees, Chairman Kim Jong Il guided the plant to make innovation in the electricity production.

The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un, who is translating into reality the patriotic desire of the President and the Chairman for building a powerful country, repeatedly showed deep loving care and trust in the employees of the plant who are faithfully upholding the cause of the Party with increased power production.

Under the loving care of the peerlessly great men, the workers, technicians and officials of the plant have devoted themselves to implementing the Party's policy of power industry for the past four decades by displaying ardent loyalty to the Party and the leader and the revolutionary spirit of self-reliance and fortitude.

During the days, the power plant won the Twice Three-Revolution Red Flag, Lathe No. 26 Model Machine Prize and the titles of Twice Model Technical Innovation Unit and Model Sports Unit. Many employees were awarded high state commendations.