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S-0526-0358-0004-00025
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Photo 6925
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- 1960-12-31 (Creation)
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A curious by-product of the foundry are slag bricks made form molten slag poured into moulds. The bricks (stacked behind) measure approximately eight by four by two inches and are used in all construction work on the foundry. They weigh about 9 pounds and are very durable. The production is 150,000 bricks per month dependent on the weather as they cannot be made under wet or snowy conditions. Bricks not needed for smelter construction work are sold for 70 hwan each.
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Security level: Unclassified