Pyongyang, August 1 (KCNA) -- The chemical industry sector of the DPRK is stepping up the establishment of a chemical industrial base relying on domestic raw materials, true to the decisions of the plenary meetings of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea.

Officials and workers of the Hungnam Fertilizer Complex strive to establish the melamine resin production line.

The complex meets the sci-tech requirements in manufacture and assembling of the 60-odd kinds of equipment by giving full play to the creativity of producers.

The Namhung Youth Chemical Complex is concentrating efforts on building a new line for producing more efficient functional plastic sheets under a detailed execution plan and on finishing the installation of several compressors as scheduled.

The February 8 Vinalon Complex has made achievements in the work to relocate the carbide electric furnace and establish a power system necessary for its operation.

The Sinuiju Chemical Fibre Mill has put efforts into producing quality paper for textbook production while manufacturing various facilities.

Officials and working people of the Songyong Paint Factory focus on perfecting the automation system in order to ensure the supply of high-quality epoxy resin paint to different sectors of the national economy. -0-