Three Prides of Hoeryong
Korean Central News Agency of DPRK
Pyongyang, December 25 (KCNA) -- Hoeryong, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, has long had three prides from olden times.
They -- beautiful women, white apricot and kaolin -- have been well known not only in the country but in other countries including China, Russia, Japan and even the United States from long time ago.
Hoeryong women are beautiful, honest-minded and diligent. They are strong in sense of obligation and viability and noble in traits.
Typical of them is Kim Jong Suk, who was born there in 1917.
She had been loved by villagers as "little daughter of the Hoeryong House" and "girl of the Hoeryong House" for her tender-heartedness and uprightness.
Her lofty spiritual world can be seen in many anecdotes including stories that she guarded President Kim Il Sung at the risk of life in battles during the anti-Japanese revolutionary struggle.
The beauty of Hoeryong women has become all the more famous for her distinguished features, virtues and intelligence.
White apricot began to be cultivated in the Obong area of Hoeryong in the early period of Ri Dynasty. It bursts into bloom in May and bears fruit in summer.
Kim Jong Suk, who lived in Hoeryong for only five years, missed white apricot so much and, with the hope that the tree would be in full bloom throughout the country, devotedly fought to bring up the day.
Her desire was realized by President Kim Il Sung. White apricot can be seen in any part of the country now.
Hoeryong earthenware of different blue-grey colors and unique shapes with kaolin as the main material are also renowned in view of both the features of folk handicraft and virtual utility.
Kim Jong Suk visited a pottery in Kyongsong in around September Juche 36 (1947) and encouraged its workers to make quality and useful earthenware for people.
Under the meticulous guidance of Kim Jong Il Hoeryong earthenware have enjoyed greater popularity in the country.
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