Pyongyang, June 18 (KCNA) -- June 18 is the Day of Persons with Disabilities in the DPRK.

The Law of the DPRK on the Protection of Persons with Disabilities was adopted on June 18, 2003.

On the occasion of the Day of Persons with Disabilities, various events including a commemorative meeting and the work to help the disabled are annually being conducted in the country and, in the course, the public interest in the disabled is increasing.

The DPRK guarantees the rights and interests of the disabled in all fields of social life and fully provides them with stable and convenient living environment and conditions.

Persons with disabilities are working as public officials according to their qualifications and abilities and expressing their views conducive to social progress and development through publications and art pieces.

Measures are being taken for the disabled to make them receive education and sufficient medical assistance through advanced methods in conformity with their physical conditions and enjoy the rights to work.

Cultural organizations such as the Korean Art Association of the Disabled and the Korean Sports Association for the Disabled are active in the country, and art activities and sports games of persons with disabilities have been briskly conducted.

Last year alone, persons with disabilities of the DPRK bagged gold medals in various events in the international games including the ITTF World Para Future Taipei 2025, the ITTF World Para Challenger Kaohsiung 2025 and the Fifth Asian Youth Para Games.

Thanks to the policy of the Workers' Party of Korea and state on protecting the disabled, persons with disabilities are enjoying a worthwhile life. -0-