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  • Cultivating Musical Talent in Nampo City

    Kim Un Hwa, a music teacher at Segil High School in Kangso District of Nampo City, returned to her alma mater after graduating from Nampo Teachers’ College over 20 years…

  • A Family of Medical Pioneers

    In the photograph, every member belongs to the medical profession, reflecting the family’s deep-rooted commitment to healthcare and scientific research. Maeng Thae Won serves as a section chief and professor…

  • Innovator of High-Efficacy Koryo Medicine for the Masses

    In the midst of today’s societal development, numerous new drugs are being developed. Dr. Jang Kum Ryon, Associate Professor and Director of the Koryo Medicine Department at Pyongyang Medical University,…

  • Transforming Lives Through Cosmetic Surgery

    Nine years ago, a two-year-old boy in South Phyongan Province faced a unique challenge: malformed nostrils and eyelids from birth. Hospitalized in the cosmetic surgery department of the General Dental…

  • Pioneering Green Architecture

    As the world collectively turns towards sustainable practices, the realm of architecture is no exception. The global shift towards green architecture, aimed at preserving precious Earth resources and enhancing the…

  • Korea’s Push for High-Value Tree Production and Regional Economic Growth

    The 19th Enlarged Meeting of the Political Bureau of the Eighth Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea has undertaken serious discussions to implement the “Regional Development 20×10 Policy.”…

  • Korean Traditions on January 15th of Lunar Calendar

    In Korea, the 15th January of the lunar calendar (Jongwoldaeborum), falling on February 24th this year, marks a folk holiday celebrated by the people. This day holds significance as it…

  • A Family’s Melodic Legacy: Crafting Folk Instruments in Pyongyang

    In the heart of Wolhyang-dong, Moranbong District, the capital city of Pyongyang, resides Jo Pong Sam, a master craftsman renowned for creating traditional musical instruments in the Democratic People’s Republic…

  • The Inspiring Journey of Dr. Kim Kwang Hyon in Physics Research

    Dr. Kim Kwang Hyon, a dedicated researcher at the Physics Research Institute under the State Academy of Sciences, lives by the belief that there is no finish line on the…

  • A Cinematic Chronicle of Korean Documentary and Science Film Studio

    Established in 1946, the Korean Documentary and Science Film Studio has been a key player in documenting North Korea’s history. Their story began with the production of “Our Construction” in…

  • Family Legacy – Like Father, Like Daughter in the World of Glasses

    Song Song Hui, the Manageress of the Pyongyang Optician’s, has earned the love and respect of people, all thanks to her connection with glasses that runs in the family. This…

  • Picturesque Retreat in Pyoksong County

    Sokdamgugok, nestled in Pyoksong County, South Hwanghae Province, stands as a holiday resort for the people, boasting a rich history and breathtaking natural beauty on the West Sea of Korea….

  • Medical Treatment at Production Sites in the DPRK

    Several months ago at the Sunchon Cement Complex, a worker at a calcination workshop experienced an unexpected health issue. In response, an outreach medical team at the complex swiftly diagnosed…

  • Ri Yun Sim’s Joyful Journey with Paduk

    Ri Yun Sim, teacher at Segori Primary School in Pothonggang District affiliated to Pyongyang Teachers Training College, won the teaching technique category at the national exhibition of achievements in physical…

  • Master of Medicinal Herbs

    The Phyongchon Koryo Medicine Pharmaceutical Factory is noted as one of the leading factories in the pharmaceutical industry for its quality products of various kinds. The factory owes its reputation…

  • Explore the Virtues of Koryo Insam

    Koryo Insam, a perennial medicinal plant from the Aralia elata family, beckons you to discover its exceptional virtues. Named for its root’s resemblance to a human figure, this plant is…

  • Pyongyang Maternity Hospital Celebrates the Joyful Discharge of Triplets

    In a heartwarming event under the healthcare system, triplets from Kimhwa County were discharged from Pyongyang Maternity Hospital on the 29th January, amidst the warm blessings of many people. These…

  • A New Era of Prosperity: The Transformation of the Kumdok Region

    Amid a continuous wave of housewarming celebrations that mark the transformative blessings of the Workers’ Party in the Kumdok area, the city of Tanchon, Ryongchon-dong, is also witnessing the rise…

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