Our Country Rich in Mineral Water Resources (2)

Our country, famous for its beautiful mountains and rivers, is rich in resources of mineral waters as well as hot springs.

Mineral waters, which improve the movement and absorption of digestive tracts, adjust the functions of autonomic nerves and are of great efficacy against different diseases, range widely in our country.

Pyongyang Municipality alone has ten-odd mineral waters, among which is Okryu mineral water, well-known to the people.

Okryu mineral water contains lots of microelements like iron and manganese and major ion components.

It is very efficacious against digestive diseases like chronic gastritis, diabetes and anemia.

Chairman Kim Jong Il, who paid deep attention to the promotion of the people’s health, personally named it "Okryu mineral water", was deeply concerned about the components of the mineral water and daily yield and took benevolent measures to arrange a place for the people to drink the mineral water conveniently as suited to the scenery of the River Taedong.

Better still, there are Kangso mineral water in Nampho Municipality famous for its efficacy against gastric diseases, Kojang and Susan mineral waters effective against arteriosclerosis and neuralgia, and Chojong mineral water in Unchon County, South Hwanghae Province, widely used for the treatment of chronic enteritis, colitis and hepatitis.

Komhung mineral water in South Phyongan Province, Okhodong mineral water in North Phyongan Province, Hwangjin mineral water in North Hamgyong Province, Yodok mineral water in South Hamgyong Province, Ryongha mineral water in Ryanggang Province and Chonghak mineral water in Rason Municipality are also widely known among the people.

Indeed, our country abounds in mineral water resources and they are actively contributing to the promotion of the people’s health.

Rodong Sinmun