calendar>>April 19. 2009 Juche 98
April Holidays of DPRK Observed in Different Countries
Pyongyang, April 19 (KCNA) -- Seminars, photo exhibitions and film shows took place in Mongolia, Bangladesh, Romania and Pakistan between April 7 and 11 to commemorate the birth anniversary of President Kim Il Sung, the 16th anniversary of General Secretary Kim Jong Il's election as chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission and the 77th anniversary of the foundation of the Korean People's Army.

Displayed in the venues of the photo exhibitions were pictures showing the revolutionary careers and feats of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il and introducing the invincible might of the KPA.

E. Maksim, executive chairperson of the Mongolian Mt. Paektu Association for Independent Development, in a report at the seminar elaborated on the fact that Kim Il Sung founded the Juche idea, the Songun idea and built people-centered socialism in the country and the KPA has developed into an army strong in ideology and faith and an invincible army fully equipped with modern military technology under the wise leadership of Kim Jong Il.

The adviser and the secretary general of the Bangladesh Institute of the Juche Idea and other speakers noted that the revolutionary cause of Juche pioneered by Kim Il Sung is successfully being carried forward and accomplished by Kim Jong Il, and expressed belief that the Korean people would smash the imperialists' moves to stifle the DPRK and open the gate to a great prosperous and powerful nation in 2012 marking the centenary of birth of the President.

Victor Voichita, honorary chairman of the Romania-Korea Friendship Association, said that Kim Jong Il's election as NDC chairman is a great fortune of the Korean people.

Mohammad Aslam Nagi, secretary general of the Lahore Branch of the Pakistan-Korea Friendship Association, and the secretary of the Pakistan Committee for Supporting Korea's Reunification said that the undying Songun exploits of the President are shining more brilliantly thanks to the Songun policy of Kim Jong Il.

Appreciated at the film shows were Korean films dealing with the Songun leadership feats of the peerlessly great persons.

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