Pyongyang, February 17 (KCNA) -- State commendations were given to soldier-builders, youth shock brigade members and commanding officers of the People's Army and officials who performed labor feats in successfully building the Sinuiju Combined Greenhouse Farm.

They include the title of Labor Hero of the DPRK along with Gold Medal (Hammer and Sickle) and Order of National Flag First Class, Order of Kim Il Sung, Order of Kim Jong Il, Kim Il Sung Youth Honor Prize, Kim Jong Il Youth Honor Prize and orders and medals.

The title of Labor Hero was conferred on 20 persons, Order of Kim Il Sung on three persons, Order of Kim Jong Il on three persons, Kim Il Sung Youth Honor Prize on 21 persons, Kim Jong Il Youth Honor Prize on 22 persons, Order of National Flag First Class on 64 persons, Order of Labor on 54 persons, Order of National Flag Second Class on 570 persons, Order of National Flag Third Class on 1 476 persons, Distinguished Military Service Medal on 2 568 persons and Medal of Merit on 764 persons.

A relevant decree of the Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK was issued on Feb. 5. -0-