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First Tapping Conducted at Major Metallurgical Bases of DPRK

Pyongyang, January 2 (KCNA) -- True to the idea and spirit of the 9th Plenary Meeting of the 8th Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, workers in the metal industry carried out their first tapping full of confidence and courage to attain the goal of iron and steel set by the Party.

The workers of the Kim Chaek Iron and Steel Complex made full preparations for first tapping and launched a campaign for increased production on the first day of the new year.

The Chollima Steel Complex conducted frontline-style motivation for increased production to make a signal success this year, too.

The workers of the Hwanghae Iron and Steel Complex, too, are creating new standards and new records from the outset of the year.

The first tapping of the new year took place at the major metallurgical bases on Monday.

Officials and working people in the field of metal industry are taking the lead in the drive to provide a practical guarantee for implementing the five-year plan.