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DPRK: International Day of Persons with Disabilities! (6.12.2023)

A video explaining the extensive achievements made in the Protection of the Rights of Disabled living in the DPRK this year – was shown at this meeting.

An art group of the Korean Art Association of the Disabled then gave a performance of the patriotic song entitled “We Love Our Country!”

Prior to the main meeting – the participants attended an exhibition of photographs showing the happy life of People with Disabilities! Such Comrades are deeply valued and lead a life full of blessings under the best Socialist System the DPRK can provide! (End)

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‘Silent’ Restaurant Provides Livelihood to the Deaf, Mute! (28.9.2022)

When asked why she insisted on only providing jobs to the deaf-mute for 12 years, Li said she had witnessed the difficulties they experience as a child, with six of her family members both deaf and mute, and facing limited job opportunities, etc.

I chose to open a hot pot restaurant and make it easier for the disabled to prepare and serve dishes, with gas stoves replaced with induction equivalents, which are safer for deaf employees to use, Li said.

Xinxiang City is home to more than six million residents, of which more than 40,000 are deaf and mute, and with only one school for them to attend.

Li’s parents used to study at this school, meaning the employees in the hot pot restaurant are mainly their classmates. Now deaf people who are applying for work often take the initiative to ask Li for a job.

I hope that the deaf and mute can work and live normal lives, using their strength to earn a reasonable living, Li said.

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