The work published on January 3, Juche 81 (1992), clarifies the basic reason for the collapse of socialism in some countries and inevitability of victory of socialism. It also expounds the issues of strengthening the driving force of the revolution and enhancing its role and maintaining fundamental principles of socialism in the revolution and construction.

Noting that the work is one of historic importance as it indicates ways for accomplishing the cause of socialism in the present times and proved on a scientific basis the invincibility of Korean-style socialism centered on the popular masses, the article goes on:

Since the publication of the work the Korean people have cherished the firm faith that Korean-style socialism will triumph only when they advance under the Songun revolutionary leadership of Kim Jong Il.

The army and people of the DPRK resolutely defended socialism and laid a reliable springboard from which to build a great, prosperous and powerful nation overcoming the worst ordeals during the "Arduous March," the forced march. This was the precious fruition of the wise leadership of Kim Jong Il who has led the socialist cause of Juche along the road of victories only.

Under his leadership dramatic changes startling all people have taken place in the DPRK last year and there emerged a phenomenal age in which all the ideals of the people come true.

Now the army and people of the DPRK firmly believe than ever before in the invincible might and rosy future of Korean-style socialism making dynamic progress under the Songun leadership of Kim Jong Il.

Korean-style socialism represents the invincible bulwark winning one victory after another with strong independent stand, the revolutionary fortress advancing with the might of single-minded unity of all the servicepersons and people and the impregnable stronghold emerging ever-victorious with matchless army as main pillar.

The inviolable dignity and invincible might of Korean-style socialism is just the brilliant fruition of the outstanding idea and leadership of Kim Jong Il. Thanks to his veteran and tested leadership the Korean people are sure to emerge victors in today's struggle to bring about a radical turn in improving the people's standard of living.