True to the idea and spirit of the 9th Plenary Meeting of the 8th Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, officials and workers of the Kaechon Railway Bureau carried thousands of tons of more freight in the first week of January through an increased transport drive.

The workers at the Musan Mining Complex are increasing the capacity of removal of overburden 1.3 times as compared with the same period of last year by consolidating the production foundation and operating the equipment at full capacity.

Officials and workers at the Anju Pump Factory have over-fulfilled their plans for the production of various kinds of pumps necessary for this year's irrigation project from the first day of the year.

The workers at the Munchon Steel Works, too, turn out high-quality round steel every day by ensuring a full operation of equipment with the same spirit as was displayed in successfully repairing heating, rolling and power equipment.

The Kujang Cement Factory provided a guarantee for increasing production by blasting 100,000 cubic meters of earth.