Pyongyang, August 18 (KCNA) -- South Hamgyong Province of the DPRK is increasing the production of quality consumer goods.

Many units in the province are using locally available raw materials, learning from the experience gained by the Sinpho City Foodstuff Factory which has been highly appreciated at recent exhibitions as it developed processed marine products to suit favorable conditions of coastal areas.

Hungdok District of the city of Hamhung and the counties Rakwon, Pukchong, Kumya and Hamju organized shows of new products and put efforts into updating packing containers and trademark designs to produce various kinds of school things, grasswork, foodstuffs, etc.

Hochon County is conducting the emulation for producing famous products and commodities representing the region with wild fruits and edible herbs.

The Paekunsan General Foodstuff Factory, the Hamhung Disabled Soldiers' Essential Plastic Goods Factory and the Hamhung Knitwear Factory boost the production of various kinds of foodstuffs, toys, raincoats and other consumer goods in great demand.

Working people at the February 8 Vinalon Complex, the Songchongang Bag Factory and the Hamhung Footwear Factory, too, are improving the quality of products, sharing successes and experience gained in the process of revitalizing the production of consumer goods with locally available raw and other materials. -0-