Speakers at the meeting said that every July all the Korean compatriots recollect with deep emotion the undying revolutionary life of the President in boundless reverence and with eager longing for him and more keenly realize what a great man and human being they held in high esteem as their leader.

They praised Kim Il Sung as a peerless patriot who performed undying exploits which would shine long in the history of the country by devoting his all to the prosperity of the country, happiness of the people and national reunification with matchless noble idea of love for the country, the nation and the people.

Kim Il Sung made total dedication to the bright future of mankind and national reunification without taking rest till the last moments of his life, they said, adding: The world has never known such a peerlessly great man as Kim Il Sung who devoted his whole life to the people.

The Songun politics of General Secretary Kim Jong Il is a brilliant succession to the idea and cause of the President and provides a sure guarantee for building a thriving socialist nation of Juche.

Prior to the meeting, the compatriots went round the photo exhibition hall under the theme of "The Great Leader and Overseas Compatriots".