Choe Ryong Hae, member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the WPK, first vice-president of the State Affairs Commission and chairman of the Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK, Pak Jong Chon, Jo Chun Ryong, Jon Hyon Chol and Pak Thae Song, secretaries of the WPK Central Committee and other senior officials of the Party and the government visited major construction sites, including the rehabilitation campaign areas in North Phyongan Province, and industrial establishments, coal mines, universities and farms to congratulate the young people on August 28, the Youth Day.

Meeting the Paektusan Hero Youth Shock Brigade members who volunteered to work at the rehabilitation campaign areas, senior officials inspired the youth builders who are devoting their precious youth to the honorable struggle for the prosperity of the socialist motherland and the wellbeing of the people.

At worksites and campuses, senior officials of the Party and the government congratulated the working youth who are leading the development of the units and the exemplary youth and students who are devoting themselves to sci-tech researches.

They, together with young people, enjoyed art performances and took part in colorful events, including sports and amusement games.