On display at the venues of the book exhibitions were works of President Kim Il Sung and General Secretary Kim Jong Il and books introducing advantages of Korean-style socialism centered on the popular masses and its vitality.

Korean films including "The Army of Korea" were appreciated at the film shows.

Speeches were made at the events.

The manager of a company of Russia said that such rare work as the grand gymnastic and artistic performance "Arirang" can hardly be found in any other country of the world, extending invariable support and solidarity to the Korean people in their struggle to defend socialism remaining undeterred by the moves of hostile forces.

The manager of a company in Enugu State of Nigeria said that the DPRK has turned into a socialist power under the outstanding leadership of Kim Il Sung, founding father of the DPRK, and

Kim Jong Il. Of late the DPRK has made remarkable progress, fully demonstrating its might in the international arena, he added.