Pyongyang, August 18 (KCNA) -- New villages have appeared in Myonggo-ri, Thongchon County of Kangwon Province of the DRPK which is famous as a scenic spot of the East Sea of Korea.

Low-and single-storied dwelling houses have been built in a cozy way in sunny places. Their modernity, cultural refinement and diversity are in harmony with the surrounding environment. Various kinds of trees and shrubs were planted.

The rural villages with peculiar features of socialism and regional character are the cradle of all blessings built thanks to the energetic guidance of the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un who is working heart and soul to provide the agricultural workers with an affluent and highly civilized life.

Present at the ceremony for moving into those new houses were Kim Myong Chol, secretary of the Kangwon Provincial Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, officials and builders in Thongchon County and agricultural workers of the Myonggo Farm.

A congratulatory speech was made by Ju Mun Jin, chairman of the Kangwon Provincial People's Committee. Licenses for the use of the new houses were handed over to the farmers and speeches were made.

When moving into the new houses began, a cheerful dancing spread and the singing of happiness rang out from the houses where the flags of the DPRK were fluttering.

Officials visited the families of the farmers who moved into the new houses and shared joy with them. -0-