Pyongyang, May 4 (KCNA) -- The first-term camping began at the Kyongsong Children's Camp in the DPRK.

A ceremony of kicking-off the camping took place on the spot on May 3.

Present there were Kim Tu Il, chief secretary of the North Hamgyong Provincial Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, officials concerned, officials of the youth league, officials and teaching staff of the camp and campers.

The flag of camping was hoisted amid the playing of the song "March of the Children's Union".

A report and speeches were made at the ceremony.

The reporter and speakers said that all the campers should acquire broad and versatile knowledge through camping and prepare themselves to be young revolutionaries of the socialist country with noble moral traits and strong physical strength.

At the end of the ceremony, there was a march-past of campers. -0-