February 12, 2026Feb 12, 2026
KCNA KCNA.kp (En)

Kim Jong Un Visits Kumsong Tractor Factory

Date: 15/11/2017 | Source: KCNA.kp (En) | Read original version at source

Pyongyang, November 15 (KCNA) -- Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea, chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the DPRK and supreme commander of the Korean People's Army, gave field guidance to the Kumsong Tractor Factory which successfully carried out the task for production of new-type tractors, entrusted by the Party, in the revolutionary spirit of self-reliance.

He looked round the room for education in the revolutionary history and the room dedicated to the history of the factory.

Noting that President Kim Il Sung visited the factory 34 times and leader Kim Jong Il ten times, he said that, through the figures alone, one can well know about the immortal guidance feats performed by the great leaders for the development of the Juche-based tractor industry.

Seeing with deep emotion the photos of Kim Il Sung watching the Chollima tractor made by the workers of the factory on Nov. 14, 1958 and Kim Jong Il giving important instructions for the factory's development before the newly-made tractor Chollima-2000, he stressed it is thanks to their devoted efforts that the factory could register brilliant successes in the struggle to realize the comprehensive mechanization of agriculture over the past years.

The respected Supreme Leader examined new-type 80 h.p. tractors, Chollima-804, produced at the factory.

Watching with a bright smile in his face hundreds of blue-pained tractors standing in rows, he said with high appreciation that it is very spectacular and that the factory made a great success.

He personally rode on a tractor and drove it to learn in detail about its performance and technical specifications.

Saying that the workers of the factory who set the great era of Chollima in a ferment with the production of the first Chollima tractor are adding shine to the present era of Mallima with the production of new-type tractor Chollima-804, he stressed that the buzzing sound of the 80 h.p. tractor, a proud creation of the era of Mallima, represents the grand march of Socialist Korea.

Then he went round processing and assembling workshop, sheet metal processing workshop, casting workshop and other parts of the factory and set forth its tractor production assignment for next year as well as the task for its modernization.

Another revolution should be made in positively propelling the development of the country's vehicle industry through a project of upgrading the Kumsong Tractor Factory, he said, showing benevolence for the renovation of the factory and promising that he would dispatch a powerful building force of the people's army.

He had a photo session with the labor innovators of the factory.

Accompanying him were Pak Pong Ju, member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the WPK, vice-chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the DPRK and premier of the Cabinet, O Su Yong, vice-chairman of the C.C., WPK, and Jo Yong Won, vice department director of the C.C., WPK. -0-

More From KCNA.kp (En)

Production Goes up in Mining Industry

Production Goes up in Mining Industry

Pyongyang, February 12 (KCNA) -- The mining industrial sector of the DPRK makes innovations in the production of minerals and

February 12, 2026

Pyongyang, February 12 (KCNA) -- The mining industrial sector of the DPRK makes innovations in the production of minerals and

Press Review

Press Review

Pyongyang, February 12 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Thursday: - The

February 12, 2026

Pyongyang, February 12 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Thursday: - The

Order of Kim Jong Il Conferred on Meritorious Officials in DPRK

Order of Kim Jong Il Conferred on Meritorious Officials in DPRK

Pyongyang, February 12 (KCNA) -- Order of Kim Jong Il was awarded to Ri Jong Ho and Sonu Kwang Won on the occasion of the

February 12, 2026

Pyongyang, February 12 (KCNA) -- Order of Kim Jong Il was awarded to Ri Jong Ho and Sonu Kwang Won on the occasion of the

Koryo Paper Production Increases in DPRK

Koryo Paper Production Increases in DPRK

Pyongyang, February 12 (KCNA) -- According to Minju Joson, the Sunan Koryo Paper Mill is boosting the production of Koryo paper by

February 12, 2026

Pyongyang, February 12 (KCNA) -- According to Minju Joson, the Sunan Koryo Paper Mill is boosting the production of Koryo paper by

Meeting with War Veterans

Meeting with War Veterans

Pyongyang, February 12 (KCNA) -- Graduating class students of senior middle schools in Hamhung City of the DPRK met with war

February 12, 2026

Pyongyang, February 12 (KCNA) -- Graduating class students of senior middle schools in Hamhung City of the DPRK met with war

Successes Made in Comprehensive Mechanization of Agriculture

Successes Made in Comprehensive Mechanization of Agriculture

Pyongyang, February 12 (KCNA) -- Successes have been made in realizing the comprehensive mechanization of agriculture in the DPRK,

February 12, 2026

Pyongyang, February 12 (KCNA) -- Successes have been made in realizing the comprehensive mechanization of agriculture in the DPRK,

National Book and Art Exhibition Opens in DPRK

National Book and Art Exhibition Opens in DPRK

Pyongyang, February 12 (KCNA) -- A national book and art exhibition opened in the DPRK to celebrate the forthcoming Ninth Congress

February 12, 2026

Pyongyang, February 12 (KCNA) -- A national book and art exhibition opened in the DPRK to celebrate the forthcoming Ninth Congress

Fertilizer Production Accelerated in DPRK

Fertilizer Production Accelerated in DPRK

Pyongyang, February 11 (KCNA) -- The Namhung Youth Chemical Complex in the DPRK boosts the production of fertilizer for farms. Its

February 11, 2026

Pyongyang, February 11 (KCNA) -- The Namhung Youth Chemical Complex in the DPRK boosts the production of fertilizer for farms. Its

Week of Film Show Opens to Celebrate February Holiday

Week of Film Show Opens to Celebrate February Holiday

Pyongyang, February 11 (KCNA) -- A week of film show opened in the DPRK to celebrate February 16, the birthday of Chairman Kim

February 11, 2026

Pyongyang, February 11 (KCNA) -- A week of film show opened in the DPRK to celebrate February 16, the birthday of Chairman Kim

Reception Given by Russian Embassy

Reception Given by Russian Embassy

Pyongyang, February 11 (KCNA) -- Vladimir Topeha, charge d'affaires ad interim of the Russian embassy here, hosted a reception at

February 11, 2026

Pyongyang, February 11 (KCNA) -- Vladimir Topeha, charge d'affaires ad interim of the Russian embassy here, hosted a reception at

Review of Rodong Sinmun

Review of Rodong Sinmun

Pyongyang, February 11 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in Rodong Sinmun, a leading newspaper of the DPRK, on

February 11, 2026

Pyongyang, February 11 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in Rodong Sinmun, a leading newspaper of the DPRK, on

School Uniform Production Increased

School Uniform Production Increased

Pyongyang, February 11 (KCNA) -- The Nampho Municipal School Uniform Factory in the DPRK is putting spurs to the production of

February 11, 2026

Pyongyang, February 11 (KCNA) -- The Nampho Municipal School Uniform Factory in the DPRK is putting spurs to the production of

Teaching Courses Held in S. Hamgyong Province

Teaching Courses Held in S. Hamgyong Province

Pyongyang, February 11 (KCNA) -- Teaching courses were held in cities and counties, South Hamgyong Province of the DPRK, to

February 11, 2026

Pyongyang, February 11 (KCNA) -- Teaching courses were held in cities and counties, South Hamgyong Province of the DPRK, to

Paddy-field Fish Breeding Brisk in DPRK

Paddy-field Fish Breeding Brisk in DPRK

Pyongyang, February 10 (KCNA) -- Paddy-field fish breeding has been expanded and introduced in different parts of the DPRK.

February 10, 2026

Pyongyang, February 10 (KCNA) -- Paddy-field fish breeding has been expanded and introduced in different parts of the DPRK.

Press Review

Press Review

Pyongyang, February 10 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Tuesday: - The

February 10, 2026

Pyongyang, February 10 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Tuesday: - The

Pencil Drawing Festival Opens in DPRK

Pencil Drawing Festival Opens in DPRK

Pyongyang, February 10 (KCNA) -- The 11th National Pencil Drawing Festival opened in the DPRK to celebrate the 84th birth

February 10, 2026

Pyongyang, February 10 (KCNA) -- The 11th National Pencil Drawing Festival opened in the DPRK to celebrate the 84th birth

More Articles