Pyongyang, June 23 (KCNA) — The workers in the coal industry sector of the DPRK are bringing about a great upsurge in production.

The Pukchang Area Youth Coal-mining Complex produces hundreds of more tons of coal than the planned every day.

The Phunggok Youth Coal Mine overfulfills its daily quota by applying efficient working methods, and Hoean and Songnam youth coal mines increase the coal production through close cooperation among shits while ensuring the normal operation of face equipment.

Colliers of the Chonsong Youth Coal Mine of the Sunchon Area Youth Coal-mining Complex increase the operating rate of rock drills and compressors and boost the productivity through continuous drilling and blasting.

The February 8 Jikdong Youth Coal Mine and the Ryongdae Youth Coal Mine conduct high-speed tunneling contests to raise the technical and skill levels of tunnelers and make successes in production with efficient blasting methods.

The Myonghak Coal Mine of the Tukjang Area Coal-mining Complex is strengthening the material and technical foundations of its repair base to ensure the normal operation of equipment and manage the transport lines in a responsible manner.

The Namyang Coal Mine of the Tokchon Area Coal-mining Complex increases the proportion of cutting face work done by machines and boosts coal production through mass movements.