Kim Jong Il Sends Message of Greetings to Syrian President

   Pyongyang, April 16 (KCNA) -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il sent a message of greetings to Bashar al−Assad, regional secretary of the Syria's Baath Arab Socialist Party, and President of Syria, Monday on the occasion of the 61st anniversary of the independence of Syria.
    The message reads:
    I extend warm congratulations to you and the government and people of Syria on the occasion of the 61st anniversary of the independence of Syria.
    The Korean people are rejoiced over the achievements made by the friendly Syrian Arab people in their efforts to defend the sovereignty and dignity of the country and build a modern and developed country, meeting all sorts of challenges of the hostile forces and foiling their pressure after the independence.
    I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your government and people greater success in the efforts to achieve the prosperity of the country and seek a fair and comprehensive solution to the Mid-east issue, expressing the belief that the good friendly and cooperative relations and the ties of solidarity between the two peoples would as ever grow stronger.


Floral Basket to DPRK Embassy from Cambodian Great King and Great Queen

   Pyongyang, April 16 (KCNA) -- Great King Norodom Sihanouk and the Great Queen of Cambodia sent a large floral basket to the DPRK embassy in Phnom Penh on April 11 on the occasion of the Day of the Sun.
    Written on the ribbon of the floral basket were letters reading "Highest respect and glory to Your Excellency great leader Kim Il Sung. Great King of Cambodia Norodom Sihanouk."
    Upon authorization by the great king and the great queen of Cambodia, Kong Sam Ol, deputy prime minister in charge of Royal Palace, together with the secretary of state and vice secretaries of state of the palace visited the DPRK embassy to lay the floral basket before the portraits of President Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il.
    The deputy prime minister conveyed to the DPRK ambassador the regards of the great king and the great queen praying for immortality of Kim Il Sung and wishing Kim Jong Il good health and greater success in his noble work.


Large Floral Basket to DPRK Embassy in Phnom Penh

   Pyongyang, April 16 (KCNA) -- King of Cambodia Norodom Sihamoni sent a large floral basket to the DPRK embassy in Phnom Penh on April 11 on the occasion of the Day of the Sun.
    Written on the ribbon of the floral basket were letters reading "Highest respect and glory to Your Excellency great leader Kim Il Sung. King of Cambodia Norodom Sihamoni."
    Upon authorization by the king, Kong Sam Ol, deputy prime minister in charge of Royal Palace, together with secretary of state and vice secretaries of state of the palace visited the DPRK embassy to lay the floral basket before the portraits of President Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il.
    The deputy prime minister conveyed to the DPRK ambassador the king's wishes for good health to Kim Jong Il and greater success in his noble work on the occasion.


Kim Jong Il's Work Published in Mexico

   Pyongyang, April 16 (KCNA) -- The famous work of Kim Jong Il "Kimilsungia Is an Immortal Flower Which Has Come into Bloom in the Hearts of Humankind in the Era of Independence" was brought out in booklet by the Publishing House of the Workers' Party of Mexico.
    The work was published on April 6, Juche 94 (2005).
    A ceremony of releasing the work was held in Mexico City on April 11.
    Alberto Anaya Gutierrez, coordinator of the National Coordinating Committee of the party, said it is a high honor of the Workers' Party of Mexico to have published the work of Kim Jong Il on the occasion of the 95th birth anniversary of President Kim Il Sung, and stressed the need to deepen the study of the work.


DPRK's Important Days Commemorated in Different Countries

   Pyongyang, April 16 (KCNA) -- Functions including meeting, lecture, remembrance meeting, book and photo exhibition and film show were held in Peru, Italy and Egypt from April 3 through 9 on the occasion of the Day of the Sun and the 14th anniversary of Kim Jong Il's election as chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission.
    On display at the venues of the functions were famous works of the great men born of Mt. Paektu and photos showing their glorious history of revolutionary activities and undying exploits.
    The secretary general of the Peruvian-Korean Institute of Culture and Friendship and other personages unanimously said at the meetings that President Kim Il Sung is always alive in the hearts of humankind for his undying exploits for the Korean revolution and the global independence. And they highly praised him for having fathered the immortal Juche idea and turned Korea into a socialist power independent in politics, self-supporting in economy and self-reliant in defence.
    The chairman of the Italian Committee for the Study of Songun Idea for Independence and Sovereignty in a lecture cited data to introduce the energetic activities conducted by the President for global independence.
    The vice-chairman of the National Democratic Party of Egypt at a remembrance meeting noted that Korea built by Kim Il Sung is winning a great victory under the wise leadership of Kim Jong Il, and expressed belief that Korea will surely be turned into a reunified powerful country as it is guided by him.
    The participants in the film show watched the Korean film "The Korean People's Army, Steel-like Ranks".
    A letter to Kim Jong Il was adopted at the meeting held in Peru.


Foreign Diplomats Visit Mangyongdae

   Pyongyang, April 16 (KCNA) -- Diplomatic envoys of different countries and representatives of international organizations here visited Mangyongdae, a sacred place of the Korean revolution, on Sunday on the occasion of the Day of the Sun.
    They went to the Mangyongdae Revolutionary Museum to see historic materials and relics showing the revolutionary history of President Kim Il Sung and the revolutionary activities of his family members.
    Then they moved to his old home in Mangyongdae where the President was born and looked round the historic relics there with keen interest.
    They had a photo session in commemoration of the visit to the old home.


Gift to Kim Jong Il from Secretary General of CILRECO

   Pyongyang, April 16 (KCNA) -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il was presented with a gift by Guy Dupre, secretary general of the International Liaison Committee for Reunification and Peace in Korea (CILRECO), on the occasion of the Day of the Sun.
    The gift was handed to Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, by the visiting secretary general on Sunday.


Art Performance of Schoolchildren Given

   Pyongyang, April 16 (KCNA) -- A performance of art circle members of the Mangyongdae Schoolchildren's Palace was given on Sunday to commemorate the Day of the Sun.
    The performance was appreciated by delegations and delegates of different countries, overseas Koreans' delegations, families of anti-Japanese revolutionary martyrs and those related to the anti-Japanese revolutionary struggle and foreign guests staying in the DPRK to commemorate the Day of the Sun, and foreign artistes and overseas Korean artistes participating in the April Spring Friendship Art Festival.
    The performance began with chorus "Our Day of Sun Set by the General" by art circle members carrying their deep yearning and unbounded reverence for President Kim Il Sung.
    Put on the stage were such numbers as song to the accompaniment of Kayagum "Mangyongdae, Our Best Pride," female chorus "General and Children" and dances "Delightful Holiday Amusement Games" and "We Are, Too, Soldiers of General Kim Jong Il."


Monument "Protectors of Arts for Century" Erected

   Pyongyang, April 16 (KCNA)-- The monument "Protectors of Arts for the Century" bearing the august names of President Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il was erected in Pyongyang on the occasion of the Day of the Sun.
    The monument was wonderfully built in Jongbaek area, Rakrang District, Pyongyang, on the initiative of the Russian International Charity Fund "Protectors of Arts for the Century", reflecting the ardent desire of the progressive mankind to highly praise and convey to posterity the undying exploits of the peerlessly great men for the human cause of independence.
    Inscribed on the monument are the letters reading "The great leader Comrade Kim Il Sung and the great leader Comrade Kim Jong Il of the Korean People, recipients of the highest order and honorary title of the Fund 'Protectors of Arts for the Century'".
    Its unveiling ceremony was held on the spot Sunday.
    Among those present there were Yang Hyong Sop, vice-president of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, Kang Nung Su, minister of Culture, Mun Jae Chol, acting chairman of the Korean Committee for Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries, Kung Sok Ung, vice-minister of Foreign Affairs, and others and officials concerned and working people in the city.
    Present there were the delegation of the above-said fund headed by its President Oleg Oleinik, the delegation of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia, the delegation of the Russia-DPRK Friendship Parliamentary Group of the State Duma of Russia, the delegation of the Maritime Territorial Committee of the Russian Youth League, Russian artistes participating in the 25th April Spring Friendship Art Festival and Russian Ambassador to the DPRK Valery Sukhinin and staff members of his embassy.
    Oleg Oleinik said in a speech at the ceremony that Kim Il Sung devoted his whole life to the freedom of the Korean people and the liberation of the country and to the independent development of humankind and the improvement of friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries.
    Kim Jong Il has made an immortal contribution to defending the sovereignty of the country and achieving its prosperity and to improving the friendly relations between the two countries under the uplifted banner of the great Juche idea and the Songun banner, he said.
    The august names of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il are engraved on monuments erected in cities of Russia, he said, stressing that their names will be inscribed on monuments in various parts of the world.
    Yang Hyong Sop speaking next said that the unveiling of the monument on the significant occasion of the Day of the Sun is a great auspicious event for the peoples of the two countries and the world progressives, adding that it will be recorded as a significant event in the history of the DPRK-Russia friendship.
    He expressed the belief that the fund would as ever contribute to boosting mutual understanding, confidence and friendship between the two peoples in the field of culture and art.
    Valery Sukhinin in a speech said that the monument erected in honor of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il, symbolizes the admiration of the Russian public circles at the feats they have performed for the improvement of the relations between the two peoples. Oleg Oleinik conveyed to Yang Hyong Sop a certificate of personages of the fund who have donated to the erection of the monument.
    A performance was given by Korean and Russian artistes at the end of the ceremony.


Senior Officials Visit Mangyongdae

   Pyongyang, April 16 (KCNA) -- Senior party, army and state officials, the chairperson of a friendly party and leading officials of party, armed forces and power bodies, public organizations, ministries and national institutions visited Mangyongdae, a holy place of the Korean revolution, on Sunday to commemorate the 95th birth anniversary of President Kim Il Sung.
    They went to the Mangyongdae Revolutionary Museum.
    Going round historic materials and relics showing the main course covered by Kim Il Sung in the period when he grew up to be a great revolutionary and his distinguished personality and the revolutionary activities of his family members in Mangyongdae, they recollected with deep emotion the undying revolutionary career and brilliant life of the President who devoted all his life to the homeland and the people.
    Then they moved to his old home in Mangyongdae where they looked round historic relics preserved with utmost care.
    They had a souvenir photo session in front of the old home.


Evening Gala of School Youth and Children Held

   Pyongyang, April 16 (KCNA) -- An evening gala of school youth and children took place at Kim Il Sung Square on Sunday to commemorate the 95th birth anniversary of President Kim Il Sung.
    The platform of the square was taken by senior party, army and state officials, the chairperson of a friendly party, officials of the armed forces organ and the first secretary of the Central Committee of the Kim Il Sung Socialist Youth League.
    It was also occupied by the vice-chairman of the Central Standing Committee of the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan who is heading the delegation of Koreans in Japan and other heads of overseas Koreans' delegations and heads of foreign delegations.
    The reviewing stands were taken by officials of party, armed forces and power bodies, public organizations, ministries and national institutions, servicepersons of the Korean People's Army, officials of scientific, educational, cultural and art, public health and press organs and persons of merit.
    Present there on invitation were the chief of the Pyongyang mission of the Anti-Imperialist National Democratic Front, overseas compatriots and envoys and officials of different embassies here and foreign guests.
    The gala began amid the display of fireworks over the nocturnal sky and the playing of song "Long Live Generalissimo Kim Il Sung".
    The participants in the gala presented graceful dances to the tune of such songs as "Let's Sing of the Day of the Sun" and "Song of Mangyongdae", depicting a beautiful basket of flowers. Their faces were filled with deep reverence and yearning for the President.
    Amid the play of songs "Marshal Kim Jong Il, Our Father" and "Our Best Country", displayed in the gala were dances of children, Janggu dance of school youth and children, acrobatics and gymnastic dances.
    Dancing to the tune of song "We Will Hold Our General in High Esteem", the participants renewed their firm determination to remain intensely loyal to the Songun leadership of Kim Jong Il.
    They also presented well rhythmic dances to the tune of song "June 15 Reunification", displaying a Korean map in the gala ground.
    Overseas Koreans and foreign guests joined the dancers, adding to the atmosphere of the gala.


Day of Sun Commemorated across Country

   Pyongyang, April 16 (KCNA) -- The capital city of Pyongyang and all other parts of the country were in festive mood commemorating the Day of the Sun.
    On Sunday, officials of different organs, working people and youths and students visited the Kumsusan Memorial Palace, the sacred temple of Juche, to pay respects to President Kim Il Sung who lies in state there and laid floral baskets, bouquets and flowers before his statues across the country.
    Mangyongdae, the cradle of revolution, was visited by an endless stream of people from all walks of life carrying their will to hold in high esteem and trust the President forever.
    People also visited the venue of the 9th Kimilsungia Festival and venues of Kimilsungia exhibition in all provinces.
    The venues of the national photo exhibition, the national fine art exhibition and photo and fine art exhibitions in Wonsan, Haeju and other parts of the country were crowded with visitors. On display there were photos and fine art pieces showing the personality of the President as a great man.
    Art performances were given in different places to commemorate the Day of the Sun.
    Artistes of all provinces including North Phyongan Province, North and South Hamgyong Provinces presented their commemorative performances in theatres and halls and at open-air stages.
    More than 5,000 members of the women's union in the city of Hamhung gave performance "Our Day of Sun Is Eternal Thanks to the Great General" at Hamhung Square.
    There took place mass gymnastic displays of schoolchildren in cities and counties of North Phyongan Province. Students of Sinuiju Cha Kwang Su University of Education No. 1 and Sinuiju University of Education No. 2 presented a stage of choruses while in Sariwon City there were "Our Leader, the Eternal Sun", a performance of choruses given by 10,000 university and college students from across North Hwanghae Province and performances of members of the women's union in the province.
    Agricultural workers in Kanggye City presented pleasant peasant dances in front of the Inphung Pavilion and the passenger ship "Jangjabong" decorated with flowers was launched on the River Jangja to add to the festive mood of the working people on the holiday.
    Singing meetings and colorful sports and amusement games were held at industrial establishments and institutions including the Pyongyang Automation Tools Factory, the Ryongsong Machine Complex and the Hamhung Disabled Soldiers' Factory of Plastic Necessaries.
    Public catering service facilities across the country, including the Okryu Restaurant, Chongryu Restaurant, Sinhung Restaurant and Okgye Restaurant, were thriving with working people enjoying peculiar national dishes.


Title of Honorary Academician to Kim Jong Il

   Pyongyang, April 16 (KCNA) -- A ceremony of conveying the title of honorary academician of the International Academy of Social Sciences presented by the Russian International Charity Fund "Protectors of Arts for the Century" to Kim Jong Il was held at the Mansudae Assembly Hall Sunday.
    Present there were Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, Kang Nung Su, minister of Culture, Mun Jae Chol, acting chairman of the Committee for Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries, Kung Sok Ung, vice-minister of Foreign Affairs, and officials concerned.
    On hand were a delegation of the Fund "Protectors of Arts for the Century" led by President Oleg Oleinik, a delegation of the Russia-DPRK friendship parliamentary group of the State Duma of Russia led by Chairman Chilgichi Chimit Ondar, and Russian Ambassador to the DPRK Valery Sukhinin.
    Chairman of the Experts Council of the fund Yuri Kovelenov made a speech there.
    Kim Jong Il, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and supreme commander of the Korean People's Army, has made a great contribution to the independent and creative development of humankind and ensuring global peace, he said, praising him as an outstanding statesman recognized by the world for his high international prestige.
    Kim Jong Il received the highest order and honorary titles of the fund for several times, he said, referring to the decision made by the Standing Committee of the International Academy of Social Sciences to confer the title of honorary academician on him on the occasion of his birthday this year.
    Oleg Oleinik spoke next.
    The title of honorary academician presented to Kim Jong Il is in high recognition of the exploits he has performed for the victory of the great Juche idea, he said, stressing:
    Kim Jong Il has made an immortal contribution to the development of friendly relations between the peoples of Russia and the DPRK.
    The title, costume and badges of academician to Kim Jong Il were conveyed to Kim Yong Nam at the ceremony.


Reception Hosted

   Pyongyang, April 16 (KCNA) -- The Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly hosted a reception in honor of the participants in the 25th April Spring Friendship Art Festival at the People's Palace of Culture on April 15, the Day of the Sun.
    Present there on invitation were artistes of different countries and overseas Korean artistes and delegations participating in the festival.
    On hand were Yang Hyong Sop, vice-president of the SPA Presidium, Kang Nung Su, minister of Culture who is chairman of the festival organizing committee, and officials concerned.
    A speech was made there.


Kim Jong Il Receives Gift from Vietnamese Delegation

   Pyongyang, April 16 (KCNA) -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il received a gift from the visiting delegation of the Vietnamese newspaper "Nhan Dan" on the occasion of the Day of the Sun.
    The gift was conveyed to Choe Thae Bok, secretary of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, by Editor-in-Chief Dinh The Huynh who is leading the delegation on April 16.


Gift to Kim Jong Il from Russian Organization

   Pyongyang, April 16 (KCNA) -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il received a gift from the Maritime Territorial Committee of the Russian Youth League on the occasion of the Day of the Sun.
    The gift was conveyed to an official concerned by First Secretary of the committee Anatoli Kulikov on a visit to the DPRK.


Gift to Kim Il Sung from Vietnamese Delegation

   Pyongyang, April 16 (KCNA) -- President Kim Il Sung was presented with a gift by the visiting delegation of the Vietnamese newspaper "Nhan Dan" on the occasion of the Day of the Sun.
    The gift was conveyed to Choe Thae Bok, secretary of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, by Editor-in-Chief Dinh The Huynh who is leading the delegation on Monday.


Gift to Kim Jong Il

   Pyongyang, April 16 (KCNA) -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il received a gift from the visiting Indonesian national police delegation.
    The gift was handed to an official concerned by Police Commissary General Iman Haryatna who is leading the delegation on Monday.


Greetings to Syrian President

   Pyongyang, April 16 (KCNA) -- Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, Monday sent a message of greetings to Syrian President Bashar al−Assad on the occasion of the 61st anniversary of the independence of the country.
    Kim Yong Nam in the message expressed full support and solidarity to the Syrian people in their just struggle for a fair and comprehensive solution to the Mid-east issue and wholeheartedly wished the president, the government and the people of Syria greater successes in their efforts for the progress and prosperity of the country.


Greetings to Queen of Denmark

   Pyongyang, April 16 (KCNA) -- Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, Monday sent a message of greetings to Margrethe II, Queen of Denmark, on the occasion of its national day, her birthday.
    The message sincerely wished the queen good health and happiness and the people of Denmark prosperity and well-being.


Wreath Laid before Liberation Tower

   Pyongyang, April 16 (KCNA) -- A wreath was laid before the Liberation Tower by the delegation of the Russia-DPRK Friendship Parliamentary Group of the State Duma of Russia headed by Chairman Chilgichi Chimit Ondar on April 16.
    Present there were officials concerned and the ambassador and staff members of the Russian embassy here.
    After laying the wreath before the tower in the name of the delegation, the participants paid a silent tribute to the memory of the fallen soldiers of the Soviet Army.


Choe Thae Bok Meets Vietnamese Delegation

   Pyongyang, April 16 (KCNA) -- Choe Thae Bok, secretary of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, met and had a friendly talk with a delegation of the Vietnamese newspaper "Nhan Dan" led by Editor-in-Chief Dinh The Huynh at the Mansudae Assembly Hall Monday.
    On hand were Om Il Gyu, deputy editor-in-chief of the Rodong Sinmun, and Phan Trong Thai, Vietnamese ambassador to the DPRK.


DPRK Orders and Medals Awarded to Juche Idea Followers

   Pyongyang, April 16 (KCNA) -- A ceremony of awarding orders and medals of the DPRK to the Juche idea followers was held at the Mansudae Assembly Hall Monday.
    Present there were Yang Hyong Sop, vice-president of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, Choe Sang Sun, chairman of the Korean Social Scientists Society, and officials concerned. Also on hand were Vishwanath, director-general of the International Institute of the Juche Idea, Kenichi Ogami, secretary general of the IIJI, and his party and delegations and delegates of Juche idea study organizations of various countries on a visit to the DPRK.
    Friendship Order First Class was awarded to Vishwanath, Friendship Order Second Class to Masaharu Ueki, secretary general of the Japanese Society for the Study of Kimilsungism, and Friendship Medal to ten Juche idea followers in recognition of the strenuous efforts made by them to deeply study and disseminate and apply the immortal Juche idea fathered by President Kim Il Sung.


Kim Yong Nam Meets Foreigners

   Pyongyang, April 16 (KCNA) -- Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, met and had a friendly talk with Vishwanath, director-general of the International Institute of the Juche Idea, Kenichi Ogami, secretary general of the IIJI, and his party and delegations and delegates of Juche idea study organizations of various countries on a visit to the DPRK at the Mansudae Assembly Hall Monday.
    On hand were Choe Sang Sun, chairman of the Korean Social Scientists Society, and officials concerned.


Letters to Kim Jong Il from Compatriots in Japan

   Pyongyang, April 16 (KCNA) -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il received letters from Korean organizations, different prefectural headquarters of the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan, Joson University and other Korean schools at all levels and Korean individuals in Japan on the occasion of the Day of the Sun.
    Among them are the Standing Council of the Korean Federation of Workers in Commerce in Japan, the Central Standing Committee of the Korean Youth League in Japan, the Central Standing Committee of the Korean Democratic Women's Union in Japan, the Korean Youth Commercial Association in Japan and other central organizations and affiliated organizations of Chongryon, the Choson Sinbo Company, the Korea News Service, the Kumgang-san Opera Troupe and Tonghae Ltd.
    The letters highly praised President Kim Il Sung as a peerless patriot and benevolent father of the Koreans in Japan who gave origin to the Juche-oriented movement of overseas compatriots and devoted his all to the development of Chongryon and the movement of Koreans in Japan.
    The great revolutionary history and immortal exploits of the President who dedicated his whole life to the country and people are now invariably being carried forward under the wise leadership of Kim Jong Il down through generations, the letters said.
    They expressed their will to trust in only Kim Jong Il and firmly defend Chongryon, a precious and patriotic heritage of Kim Il Sung, despite persistent moves of the reactionaries inside and outside Japan against the DPRK and Chongryon, and celebrate the 21st congress of Chongryon as a congress of victors and a congress of unity.


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Rinden homenaje a Kim Il Sung en el Palacio Memorial Kumsusan

   Pyongyang, 16 de abril (ATCC) -- Con motivo del aniversario 95 del natalicio del Presidente Kim Il Sung, los cuadros del partido, el ejercito y el Estado, presidentes de partidos amigos, miembros del Consejo de Ministros y funcionarios directivos de los organos del partido, las fuerzas armadas y el Poder, entidades sociales, ministerios y organismos centrales rindieron el dia 15 sublime homenaje al Presidente Kim Il Sung ante su estatua de pie y cuerpo en el Palacio Memorial Kumsusan Mientras se interpretaba solemnemente la "Cancion del General Kim Il Sung", fue depositado ante la estatua del Presidente un cesto de flores a nombre comun del Comite Central y la Comision Militar Central, del Partido del Trabajo de Corea, el Comite de Defensa Nacional, el Presidium de la Asamblea Popular Suprema y el Consejo de Ministros, de la Republica Popular Democratica de Corea.
     Ellos presenciaron las ordenes, medallas y certificados de titulos honorificos otorgados al Presidente en Corea y varios paises del mundo, su retrato con amplia sonrisa y las esculturas en relieve de bronce en el hall de llantos, unvagon y un carro usados por el.
     El mismo dia, lo hicieron tambien los ex combatientes revolucionarios antijaponeses, funcionarios de los organos a todos niveles, oficiales y soldados del Ejercito Popular de Corea y otros habitantes de diferentes capas.
     De otro lado, hicieron otro tanto ese dia el Cuerpo Diplomatico y el de Agregados Militares acreditados en Corea, la delegacion del Partido Liberal Democratico de Rusia, la del Partido del Trabajo de Mexico, la del Fondo Internacional de Caridad "Protectores del Arte Secular" de Rusia, el director general y el secretario general del Instituto Internacional de la Idea Juche, las delegaciones de entidades de varios paises para el estudio de esta idea, huespedes extranjeros, coreanos residentes en otros paises incluso la delegacion de coreanos residentes en Japon, los familiares de los coreanos relacionados con la lucha revolucionaria antijaponesa radicados en China y los de los chinos relacionados con la misma lucha.


Cestos de flores ante estatuas de bronce de Kim Il Sung

   Pyongyang, 16 de abril (ATCC) -- Con motivo del Dia del Sol (15 de abril, cumpleanos del Presidente Kim Il Sung), fueron colocados los cestos de flores ante sus estatuas de bronce erguidas en distintas partes del pais.
    Los oficiales y soldados del Ejercito Popular de Corea, trabajadores de distintos estratos, jovenes y ninos escolares en esta capital acudieron a la estatua de bronce del Presidente en la colina Mansu.
     Estaba puesto alli un cesto de flores enviado por el Dirigente Kim Jong Il, Secretario General del Partido del Trabajo de Corea, Presidente del Comite de Defensa Nacional de la Republica Popular Democratica de Corea y Comandante Supremo del EPC.
     En la ocasion fueron puestos cestos y ramos de flores a nombre de los organos del partido, las fuerzas armadas y el Poder, entidades sociales, ministerios, organismos centrales, unidades del EPC, instituciones de ciencia, educacion, cultura y arte, salud publica, prensa e informacion, fabricas, empresas, granjas y escuelas.
     Tambien fueron depositados los cestos florales a nombre de la sucursal del Frente Democratico Nacional Antiimperialista en Pyongyang y los coreanos residentes en ultramar.
     Por otra parte, se llevaron a cabo actos similares en varias unidades de esta capital inclusive la Universidad Kim Il Sung, la Academia Militar General Kim Il Sung, el Ministerio de Seguridad del Pueblo, el Palacio de Ninos y Escolares de Pyongyang y otras localidades del pais.


Kim Jong Il recibe carta de participantes en escena televisiva

   Pyongyang, 16 de abril (ATCC) -- El Dirigente Kim Jong Il recibio una carta que le escribieran el dia 15 los participantes en la escena televisiva en conmemoracion del Dia del Sol (15 de abril, cumpleanos del Presidente Kim Il Sung).
    La misiva senala que con su extraordinaria inteligencia, destacada direccion y nobles virtudes el Presidente Kim Il Sung condujo sabiamente la revolucion coreana y la causa de independencia de la humanidad y acumulo imborrables proezas ante la epoca y la historia, razon por la cual goza de elogio por parte de todo el mundo como gran Sol de la humanidad, y prosigue:
    Durante nuestra estancia en Corea, vimos con nuestros propios ojos que la causa del Juche, la del Songun, iniciadas por el Presidente, se llevan adelante de siglo en siglo de modo exitoso gracias a la energica orientacion del Dirigente Kim Jong Il.
    Hoy dia, la humanidad progresista elogia altamente como defensor de la justicia y la paz, como gran Sol del siglo XXI a Su Excelencia, que manifiesta plenamente el poderio y el aspecto invencible de la Corea heroica practicando la victoriosa politica de Songun.
    Al igual que antes cuando fascinados por las grandes personalidades de Su Excelencia el Presidente Kim Il Sung, trabajamos como entusiastas adeptos a su gran idea y partidarios de la causa del pueblo coreano, en lo adelante tambien fiaremos a Su Excelencia Kim Jong Il el futuro de la causa de independencia de la humanidad y realizaremos todos los esfuerzos por apoyar a la Corea del Songun.
    Gracias al Dirigente Kim Jong Il, es maravilloso el futuro de la humanidad progresista y triunfara sin falta la heroica lucha del pueblo coreano por construir una gran potencia prospera y conseguir la reintegracion territorial del pais.


Kim Jong Il recibe presentes de entidades rusas

   Pyongyang, 16 de abril (ATCC) -- El Dirigente Kim Jong Il recibio presentes que le dirigieran el Partido Liberal Democratico de Rusia y la Camara Publica de la Union de Trabajo de Toda Rusia "Rusia Trabajadora".
     El jefe de la delegacion del PLD Alexei Mitrofanov, miembro del Consejo Supremo de esta entidad politica y vicepresidente del Comite de la Legislacion Constitucional y el Sistema Estatal de la Duma Estatal de la Federacion Rusa, y Boris Titov, presidente de la segunda entidad, quienes se encuentran de visita en Corea en ocasion del Dia del Sol (15 de abril, cumpleanos del Presidente Kim Il Sung), los entregaron el dia 14 a Choe Thae Bok, secretario del Comite Central del Partido del Trabajo de Corea.