Indong Farm in Indong-ri, Toksong County, South Hamgyong Province, is enjoying benefits by making effective use of mountain streams.
Two decades ago, it had only three power stations installed with water-wheel generators. But the output of electricity therefrom was not enough to the farm.
At that time, Ri Nam Il was appointed the manager of the farm. After looking round the power stations, he made up his mind to solve electricity problem first in order to spruce up his farm.
“Now many units are solving electricity problem by taking advantage of their regional characteristics. Many streams around us flow uselessly. When we make effective use of the water resources, we can solve electricity problem needed for our farm quite easily. Let us turn out to better our life.”
In response to his call, the farm started to build one or two small-size hydropower stations with its own efforts every year, with the result that over ten power stations have been built up to now.
Families in the farm, too, installed water-wheel generators made by themselves on the streams flowing before their houses, thus producing electricity enough to their life.
Various types of water wheels installed on streams can be seen anywhere in the farm.
The power stations paid off in reality.
Now the farm produces electricity enough for doing farming and operation of its own production bases at its will.
The electricity from Indong Power Station No. 5 in the seat of the ri village is used in processing foodstuffs and timber. What is more interesting is that a sawing machine does not use electricity in timber processing but runs by directly connecting its belt with a turbine.
The electricity from Indong Power Station No. 13, which was built two years ago, is used in operating a finishing materials production base, the main raw material of which is serpentine abundant in the village.
Unburned tiles with different colours and patterns, artificial slate and paints produced at the base are enough to be used in the construction of dwelling houses in the farm. So, they are supplied even to other villages.
Its villagers are creating more civilized life by making effective use of their physiographical features and natural resources.
Jo Kang Byol
More From Naenara (En)
At the invitation of Kim Jong Un , president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Aleksandr
March 25, 2026
At the invitation of Kim Jong Un , president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Aleksandr
The Sangwon Cement Complex, a DPRK’s giant cement producer, is boosting production as never before. The Sangwon Limestone Mine
March 25, 2026
The Sangwon Cement Complex, a DPRK’s giant cement producer, is boosting production as never before. The Sangwon Limestone Mine
Sea Chilbo is part of Mt Chilbo, a celebrated mountain in the DPRK famous for its beautiful and distinctive scenery.The area of Se
March 25, 2026
Sea Chilbo is part of Mt Chilbo, a celebrated mountain in the DPRK famous for its beautiful and distinctive scenery.The area of Se
Among the national intangible cultural heritage items of the DPRK are legends of Ulji Mun Dok, a patriotic general in the period
March 25, 2026
Among the national intangible cultural heritage items of the DPRK are legends of Ulji Mun Dok, a patriotic general in the period
The scallop-harvesting season has started in the Sinpho City Offshore Farm, which was built as a model of offshore farming on the
March 25, 2026
The scallop-harvesting season has started in the Sinpho City Offshore Farm, which was built as a model of offshore farming on the
Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People’s
March 25, 2026
Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People’s
Medical workers of the Breast Tumour Institute of the Pyongyang Maternity Hospital offer field service at the lowest curative and
March 25, 2026
Medical workers of the Breast Tumour Institute of the Pyongyang Maternity Hospital offer field service at the lowest curative and
The DPRK is proactively working to cope with disastrous abnormal weather in its effort to protect state and public wealth and
March 24, 2026
The DPRK is proactively working to cope with disastrous abnormal weather in its effort to protect state and public wealth and
One day in May 1998, Chairman Kim Jong Il was on his field guidance trip in Changdo County of Kangwon Province before he suddenly
March 24, 2026
One day in May 1998, Chairman Kim Jong Il was on his field guidance trip in Changdo County of Kangwon Province before he suddenly
A pagoda called Saja (lion) is located at the Kumjang Hermitage in the Naegumgang-ri, Kumgang County, Kangwon Province. The
March 24, 2026
A pagoda called Saja (lion) is located at the Kumjang Hermitage in the Naegumgang-ri, Kumgang County, Kangwon Province. The
Some foreigners who have been to the DPRK advise their fellows: “If you want to visit Pyongyang, I recommend you should apply for
March 24, 2026
Some foreigners who have been to the DPRK advise their fellows: “If you want to visit Pyongyang, I recommend you should apply for
March 23 is World Meteorological Day. In January the World Meteorological Organization released a report that 2025 was recorded as
March 23, 2026
March 23 is World Meteorological Day. In January the World Meteorological Organization released a report that 2025 was recorded as
Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People’s
March 23, 2026
Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People’s
The First Session of the 15th Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK elected the Legislation Committee, the Budget Committee and
March 23, 2026
The First Session of the 15th Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK elected the Legislation Committee, the Budget Committee and
The First Session of the 15th Supreme People's Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea appointed the director of the
March 23, 2026
The First Session of the 15th Supreme People's Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea appointed the director of the
The First Session of the 15th Supreme People's Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea appointed the members of the
March 23, 2026
The First Session of the 15th Supreme People's Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea appointed the members of the
The First Session of the 15th Supreme People's Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea elected the State Affairs
March 23, 2026
The First Session of the 15th Supreme People's Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea elected the State Affairs
The First Session of the 15th Supreme People’s Assembly of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea elected the Standing
March 23, 2026
The First Session of the 15th Supreme People’s Assembly of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea elected the Standing
The First Session of the 15th Supreme People’s Assembly of the DPRK conducted the important and responsible work for electing
March 23, 2026
The First Session of the 15th Supreme People’s Assembly of the DPRK conducted the important and responsible work for electing
Deputy Ko Kil Son, secretary general of the Standing Committee of the Supreme People’s Assembly, made an opening speech at the
March 23, 2026
Deputy Ko Kil Son, secretary general of the Standing Committee of the Supreme People’s Assembly, made an opening speech at the
More Articles
