Pyongyang, December 24 (KCNA) -- The Hungnam Pharmaceutical Factory of the DPRK successfully completed the project for updating the second-stage of serial medicine production line.

All production processes and environment were updated to meet the international standard. It is another valuable asset for producing more efficient medicines, which will contribute to promoting the people's health.

An inauguration ceremony took place on the spot on Saturday.

Attending there were Pak Thae Song, secretary of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, Ri Jong Nam, chief secretary of the South Hamgyong Provincial Committee of the WPK, Kim Yong Sik, chairman of the provincial people's committee, officials concerned, scientists and technicians who contributed to the project, builders and employees of the factory.

Jon Sung Guk, vice-premier of the Cabinet, made an inauguration address. -0-