The song was written by Jo Ryong Chul and composed by Ri Myon Sang in 1950 when the United States unleashed a war against the DPRK.

The Korean army and people devoted themselves to defending the country and won the war fought from June 25, 1950 to July 27, 1953, under the leadership of President Kim Il Sung, a brilliant strategist.

The song mirrors the soldiers' pride in defending the homeland and their strong will to safeguard every inch of the country from the enemy attack.

It is replete with their unshakable determination to ensure the country's development and prosperity with arms of justice.

The song, with dynamic and appealing melodies, is sill popular in the country.