Those factories were newly built in Nampho Municipality and cities of Wonsan, Phyongsong, Sariwon and Hyesan. And Hamhung and Chongjin schoolchildren's footwear factories are nearing completion.

Meanwhile, skilled workers are being trained in Pyongyang and each province.

North Phyongan and South Hwanghae provinces are striving to perfect production lines by introducing the experience of advanced provinces.