The statement praised him as the sun of mankind who founded the immortal Juche idea and wisely led the Korean revolution and the cause of global independence.

The President defeated the U.S. and Japanese imperialisms, built the socialist power and performed great feats for global independence, it said, adding: This will shine forever along with the century.

The Korean people are now making dynamic advance to accomplish the revolutionary cause of Juche started by him under the outstanding Songun leadership of Kim Jong Il, it added.