After taking the top position of the army, he has done his best to strengthen the KPA on the basis of the unique idea that both peace and socialism are ensured by arms and the destiny of the party, the state and the people is also guaranteed by the army.

Through his continuous army inspection tour, a heyday has been opened in the building of Juche-based revolutionary armed forces with Songun (military-first) politics becoming a powerful mode of socialist politics in the present time.

The supreme commander has achieved harmony of the army and the people in ideology and working manner with the KPA as core of single-minded unity.

He has also given field guidance to many industrial establishments to bring about great changes throughout the country.

The Korean army and people are praising him as the symbol of the victorious Songun revolution.