He in the statement noted with appreciation that the President founded the Juche idea, the guiding idea of the era of independence, to clearly indicate the path to be followed by humankind.

Referring to the fact that the immortal Juche idea has been widely studied and disseminated in many countries for its originality, scientific accuracy, validity and vitality, he stressed that the exploits of the President, pioneer, guide and defender of global independence, will shine forever in human history.

He praised the President as a peerlessly great man who can be likened to the sun as he attracted all people with his noblest traits.

General Secretary Kim Jong Il has led to victory the struggle of the Workers' Party of Korea and the people to materialize the instructions of the President with his unique Songun revolutionary leadership, while adding glory to the revolutionary idea and immortal exploits of the President, he said.

He noted that the members of his party pay the greatest homage to the President, a great man of the century, and are convinced that the President's instructions will be surely realized under the Songun revolutionary leadership of Kim Jong Il.