The daily dedicates a by-lined article to the anniversary of leader Kim Jong Il's work "Giving Priority to Ideological Work Is Essential For Accomplishing Socialism."

The work, published on June 19, Juche 84 (1995), elaborates on theoretical and practical issues arising in ideological work.

They include the importance of the ideological work in accomplishing the socialist cause, its essence and main task as well as contents, principles and methods.

The article said:

Kim Jong Il made sure that the ideology and fighting spirit of the People's Army prevail throughout the country. This is a result of the wise leadership he provided to advance the socialist cause by dint of ideology.

He also has constantly improved the styles and methods of the party ideological work in line with the demand of the stirring reality.

The Songun leadership of Kim Jong Il made the solider spirit become prevalent in the country and encouraged the army and people to stage a vigorous drive to effect a great surge.

The DPRK is now making leaps forward by the concerted efforts of the army and people. Armed with the revolutionary soldier spirit, they are performing great feats in the drive for a surge making advance at the Huichon speed, a new Chollima speed. This is the true picture of the DPRK today.

Under the leadership of Kim Jong Il, brisk agitation activities of various styles and methods including agitation through visual aids and art performances have been positively conducted everywhere the drive for a great surge is staged.