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Second-Phase Project of Huichon Power Station Starts

Date: 30/01/2013 | Source: KCNA.co.jp (En) | Read original version at source

Pyongyang, January 30 (KCNA) -- The second-phase project of the Huichon Power Station (Chongchongang power stations in tiers) is to kick off in accordance with the plan of the Workers' Party of Korea to turn the Chongchon River into one of treasure and electricity producer.
The construction of the stations is one of the behests of leader Kim Jong Il and part of grand nature-making projects intended to realize the noble intention of the dear respected Kim Jong Un.

Kim Jong Il visited the construction site of the Huichon Power Station for the fourth time on April 17, Juche 99 ( 2010), unrolling a plan to construct hydropower stations in tiers along the Chongchon River after the completion of the Huichon Power Station.

He also clearly indicated orientation and ways for the project.

Kim Jong Un, who paid deep attention to the construction of the Chongchongang power stations in tiers, advanced a task to dynamically kick off the second-phase project when the Huichon Power Station was completed and took necessary measures.

The completion of the project will help make the structures for the people's happiness pay off more profusely and lay a solid foundation for improving the people's living standard by vitalizing the country's overall economy.

It will also help protect the farmland and the residents on the riverside from flood damage and supply industrial water to factories and enterprises in its surrounding areas.

A ground-breaking ceremony took place in Hyangsan County, North Phyongan Province on Wednesday.

Present there were Choe Yong Rim, Kim Ki Nam, Kwak Pom Gi, Ro Tu Chol and other officials of national and local institutions, officials and shock brigade members tasked to carry out the project and residents in Hyangsan County.

Premier Choe Yong Rim, member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the WPK Central Committee, made a speech at the ceremony.

He called on all officials and builders to cherish the great trust and expectations shown by Kim Jong Un and turn out as one in a general offensive to unconditionally carry out the project.

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