economy

The 16th Commodity Exhibition at Pyongyang Department Store No. 1 opened with due ceremony on April 29.

On display there were more than 1 275 000 pieces of goods of over 1 700 kinds including industrial goods and foodstuffs produced by 400 odd units such as ministries, national agencies and industrial establishments in provinces.

The Wonsan and Pothonggang footwear factories, the Phyongsong Unphasan Bag Branch Factory, the Sinuiju Cosmetics Factory, the Ryonggang Stone Processing Factory and others presented goods which were developed and produced to suit the tastes, characteristics and hobbies of the people.

The provincial general foodstuff factories including the Songdowon, Amnokgang, Jangjasan and Paegunsan general foodstuff factories and various regional-industry factories presented tasty and nutritious confectionery, different kinds of drinks, processed marine products, plastic daily necessities and others representing their units.

Present at the opening ceremony were officials concerned, officials of ministries, national agencies, production and commercial service units and working people.