Pyongyang, October 21 (KCNA) -- Hannu Harju, chairman of the Communist Workers' Party of Finland for the Peace and Socialism, made public a statement on Oct. 16 on the 85th anniversary of the formation of the Down-with-Imperialism Union (DIU).

Noting that President Kim Il Sung is the greatest man who went through all the difficulties and ordeals with far-sighted wisdom and strong revolutionary spirit all his life, the statement went on:

The Korean revolution greeted a new era with the formation of the DIU.

The DIU became the roots of the powerful and militant Workers' Party of Korea (WPK).

Kim Il Sung was the greatest leader in the present era who brought freedom, independence and socialism to the Korean people.

Under the leadership of Kim Il Sung the Korean people defeated the U.S. imperialists and built a socialist power on the ruins of war.

The great life of Kim Il Sung will remain in the hearts of the Korean people for all ages.

His exploits for the world revolution will be praised by the progressives forever.

His revolutionary cause is being successfully carried forward under the wise leadership of Kim Jong Il.

The Communist Workers' Party of Finland for the Peace and Socialism will invariably support the Songun politics of Kim Jong Il and all the policies of the WPK headed by him.