Pyongyang, August 23 (KCNA) -- Kim Jong Un, president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, accepted the credentials of the Lao ambassador to the DPRK from Thongloun Sisoulith, president of the Lao People's Democratic Republic.

Upon authorization of the President of the State Affairs of the DPRK, Choe Ryong Hae, first vice-president of the State Affairs Commission and chairman of the Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly, received credentials from Lao Ambassador Keo Mackhaphon at the Mansudae Assembly Hall on Thursday.

He had a talk with the ambassador in a friendly atmosphere.

Present there were Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Pak Sang Gil, officials concerned and staff members of the Lao embassy. -0-