Pyongyang, February 10 (KCNA) -- With a resolve to greet the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea with proud successes in increased production, the metallurgical industry sector of the DPRK is strengthening the material and technical foundations to activate production.

The Kim Chaek Iron and Steel Complex has striven to improve the management of equipment and manpower and the technical control and further perfect the Korean-style iron- and steel-making methods.

The Hwanghae Iron and Steel Complex has introduced rational inventions conducive to raising the operating level of energy-saving oxygen heat blast furnace, putting the blending of charge and furnace operation on a scientific basis according to the changes of indices such as temperature, humidity and grade and thus turning out a lot of molten iron every day.

The Chollima Steel Complex is producing different grades and sizes of rolled steel needed for various economic sectors, while raising the actual operation rate and ensuring the process-by-process engagement by checking up equipment in a responsible manner.

The Posan Iron Works, the Hungnam Electrode Factory and the Chongjin Steel Plant are enhancing the safety and efficiency of overall production processes and improving the actual extraction rate of products by conducting quality control in a responsible manner.

The Musan Mining Complex has raised the capacity for removing barren soil and made accessories for equipment by itself to provide a guarantee for increased production.

Unnyul, Jangsan, Ramjong and Taesong mines have improved mining conditions and increased the output of iron ore and fire-proof materials by operating excavators, compressors and vehicles at full capacity and introducing rational working methods. -0-