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Reconstr. of Ryongchon County Township Shows Might of Korean People's Unity

Korean Central News Agency of DPRK

    Pyongyang, October 11 (KCNA) -- The township of Ryongchon County, North Phyongan Province of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, has been reconstructed amid concern of local and foreign people after its destruction by an wagon explosion. Modern dwelling houses for 1,650 families, a primary school, college of agriculture and many public buildings have been built on the debris in a matter of several months, presenting a beautiful scenery.
    It is the fruition of the efforts exerted by the Korean people overcoming any difficulties, rallied in mind around the leader.
    Upon hearing the news of the disaster, leader Kim Jong Il said that the township should be reconstructed not merely to the original state but on a high level at the earliest date.
    He formed a powerful construction force with over 35,000 people including competent designers of national institutions, servicemen and constructors of the capital and gave them instructions regarding the reconstruction of the township on several dozen occasions.
    Under his wise guidance, the whole Party, state and army have turned out as one in the reconstruction of Ryongchon.
    It was servicemen who rushed first to the afflicted area after the explosion. In response to the call of Supreme Commander Kim Jong Il, they displayed a matchless spirit of devotion and sacrifice to save the lives and properties of people and heal damage.
    Saying that it was the order of the supreme commander to stabilize the life of the inhabitants as quickly as possible, they undertook the most difficult projects and worked day and night to carry them out, sharing their meal with hunger-stricken children.
    Families of servicemen donated their quilts, daily necessaries, food and domestic animals to the people in the afflicted area.
    Numerous people volunteered to the afflicted area to do rehabilitation work devotedly and aid the people there with sincerity.
    The wonderful reconstruction of Ryongchon instill into the mind of the Korean people the firm confidence that as they are led by Kim Jong Il, they can convert misfortune into blessing and will certainly emerge victorious.