Pyongyang, January 24 (KCNA) -- State academic degrees and titles were conferred on intellectuals who made positive contributions to the economic development of the country, the improvement of the people's living standards and the education of the rising generation.
Present at the ceremony, held on January 23, were Vice-Premier Jon Sung Guk and intellectuals.
After the decision of the State Commission for Conferment of Academic Degrees and Titles of the DPRK was conveyed, the title of candidate academician was awarded to Kim Ryong Gol, head of a department of the Central Cadres Training School of the Workers' Party of Korea, and Om Ki Su, researcher of Kim Il Sung University.
Professorship was conferred on Ri Hyok Chol, head of a department of Kim Il Sung University, Ri Ryon Hui, director of an institute of the university, Choe Chang Il, section chief of the university, Han Yong Ha, researcher of the university, Kim Thae Song, section chief of Kim Chaek University of Technology, Ri Sang Guk, head of a department of the University of National Economy, O Phil Hun, vice-director of an institute of the State Academy of Sciences, Hong Hak Ho, researcher of the academy, Jo Kyu Chol, head of a department of Wonsan Jong Jun Thaek University of Economics, Ri Ki Ho, researcher of Phyongsong University of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, and other persons.
Doctorate was conferred on 84 persons including Ju Hyon Chol, department director of the Central Cadres Training School of the Workers' Party of Korea, Pak Kyong Jun and Kim Kwon Hyok, teachers of the school, Jong Kwang Son, head of a department of Kim Il Sung University, Yu Tok Chol, director of an institute of Kim Chaek University of Technology, Kim Pok Sil, director of the Cosmetics Institute of the Pyongyang Cosmetics Factory, Kwak Kyong Chol, director of the Unha Technical Preparation Center of the Unha Trade Bureau, and Kil Sun Yong, department director of the Kangwon Provincial People's Committee. -0-
www.kcna.kp (2025.01.24.)
More From KCNA.kp (En)
Pyongyang, February 28 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Saturday: - The
February 28, 2026
Pyongyang, February 28 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Saturday: - The
Pyongyang, February 28 (KCNA) -- Officers and men of the Korean People's Army, out in the third-year struggle to implement the
February 28, 2026
Pyongyang, February 28 (KCNA) -- Officers and men of the Korean People's Army, out in the third-year struggle to implement the
Pyongyang, February 28 (KCNA) -- Workers of the salt industry sector in the DPRK have achieved successes in salt production in the
February 28, 2026
Pyongyang, February 28 (KCNA) -- Workers of the salt industry sector in the DPRK have achieved successes in salt production in the
Pyongyang, February 28 (KCNA) -- The 39th Science and Technology Festival of Kim Il Sung University took place in the DPRK from
February 28, 2026
Pyongyang, February 28 (KCNA) -- The 39th Science and Technology Festival of Kim Il Sung University took place in the DPRK from
Pyongyang, February 28 (KCNA) -- The Ragwon County Offshore Farm, built as a new iconic offshore farm, has produced a large amount
February 28, 2026
Pyongyang, February 28 (KCNA) -- The Ragwon County Offshore Farm, built as a new iconic offshore farm, has produced a large amount
Pyongyang, February 28 (KCNA) -- The Academy of Pedagogical Science is putting spurs to the work to develop the country's
February 28, 2026
Pyongyang, February 28 (KCNA) -- The Academy of Pedagogical Science is putting spurs to the work to develop the country's
Pyongyang, February 28 (KCNA) -- There took place a short course for the participants in the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party
February 28, 2026
Pyongyang, February 28 (KCNA) -- There took place a short course for the participants in the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party
Pyongyang, February 28 (KCNA) -- The 2026 National Winter Games closed at the ice hockey gymnasium in the Paektusan area sports
February 28, 2026
Pyongyang, February 28 (KCNA) -- The 2026 National Winter Games closed at the ice hockey gymnasium in the Paektusan area sports
Pyongyang, February 28 (KCNA) -- A reception was given at the Mokran House on Feb. 27 for the special guests who were invited to
February 28, 2026
Pyongyang, February 28 (KCNA) -- A reception was given at the Mokran House on Feb. 27 for the special guests who were invited to
Pyongyang, February 28 (KCNA) -- Foreign personages paid congratulatory visits to the DPRK missions in their countries on the
February 28, 2026
Pyongyang, February 28 (KCNA) -- Foreign personages paid congratulatory visits to the DPRK missions in their countries on the
Pyongyang, February 28 (KCNA) -- Meetings were held in Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Austria, Iceland and Finland from Feb. 13 to 16 in
February 28, 2026
Pyongyang, February 28 (KCNA) -- Meetings were held in Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Austria, Iceland and Finland from Feb. 13 to 16 in
Pyongyang, February 28 (KCNA) -- Youth and students had an evening gala at Kim Il Sung Square on Friday. Among the spectators were
February 28, 2026
Pyongyang, February 28 (KCNA) -- Youth and students had an evening gala at Kim Il Sung Square on Friday. Among the spectators were
Pyongyang, February 28 (KCNA) -- The participants in the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea conducted various political
February 28, 2026
Pyongyang, February 28 (KCNA) -- The participants in the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea conducted various political
Pyongyang, February 28 (KCNA) -- A Pyongyang military-civilian meeting and a public procession took place with splendor at Kim Il
February 28, 2026
Pyongyang, February 28 (KCNA) -- A Pyongyang military-civilian meeting and a public procession took place with splendor at Kim Il
Pyongyang, February 28 (KCNA) -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs
February 28, 2026
Pyongyang, February 28 (KCNA) -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs
Pyongyang, February 28 (KCNA) -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs
February 28, 2026
Pyongyang, February 28 (KCNA) -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs
Pyongyang, February 27 (KCNA) -- It has been 90 years since the Nanhutou Meeting, recorded in the history of the anti-Japanese
February 27, 2026
Pyongyang, February 27 (KCNA) -- It has been 90 years since the Nanhutou Meeting, recorded in the history of the anti-Japanese
Pyongyang, February 27 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Friday: - The
February 27, 2026
Pyongyang, February 27 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Friday: - The
Pyongyang, February 27 (KCNA) -- Educational units at all levels of the DPRK are making preparations for the new school year.
February 27, 2026
Pyongyang, February 27 (KCNA) -- Educational units at all levels of the DPRK are making preparations for the new school year.
Pyongyang, February 27 (KCNA) -- Officials of the Union of Agricultural Workers of Korea (UAWK) and its primary organizations from
February 27, 2026
Pyongyang, February 27 (KCNA) -- Officials of the Union of Agricultural Workers of Korea (UAWK) and its primary organizations from
More Articles