He in the statement accused the Western media of getting frantic with the groundless mud-slinging at the DPRK over the case of warship "Cheonan" sinking.

As a matter of fact, an objective observation of what is happening on the Korean Peninsula suggests that it is attributable to the division of the Korean nation which has lasted for more than half a century, he said, adding:

Now that the imperialist powers are wantonly infringing upon the interests of other countries and nations in the world and exploiting them, the Juche idea undoubtedly serves as an idea indicating the only way of achieving human emancipation and the sovereignty of each country and nation.

We, therefore, express full support for the Korean people in their heroic struggle to achieve the reunification of the country under the banner of the Juche idea.

We strongly urge the U.S. and the south Korean authorities to halt their plots against the DPRK at once, respond to the proposal for replacing the Armistice Agreement by a peace treaty and discontinue the act of running counter to all Koreans' desire to achieve the independent and peaceful reunification in line with the spirit of the June 15 North-South Joint Declaration.