Pyongyang, November 4 (KCNA) -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il in his famous work "Socialism Is a Science" proved the truth and invincibility of socialism in an all-round way, saying that it is as alive as ever in the minds of the people.

He affirmed that socialism, the ideal and revolutionary banner of the popular masses struggling for independence, is sure to be revived and win in the end.

The scientific accuracy of his strong affirmation has been proved in practice.

Socialism is greeting a new heyday after dealing a heavy blow to capitalism.

More than 270 political parties are struggling to defend and advance the socialist cause under the banner of the Pyongyang Declaration.

It has become the irreversible main trend of the times to reject capitalism and aspire after socialism.

Social conversion from capitalism to socialism is taking place in Latin America which suffered much more damage by American-style "globalization" than other regions.

Absolute superiority of socialism over capitalism has been clearly proved in the revolutionary practice to overturn the old and create the new.

Socialists, working class, oppressed people and nations in different countries are holding aloft the banner of socialism, breaking the chain of capitalism.

The reality goes to prove that the trust of the world people in socialism is growing deeper.

Socialism has gained rich experience and lesson in the course of overcoming painful setback and ordeals and is advancing full of vigor and energy with the broader and firmer class foundation.

All the forces are aspiring after socialism, the forces protecting peace against war of aggression and advocating democracy, freedom, equality and justice and the forces loving the country and defending the people's right and interests.

The present era is that of a historical turn in which capitalism is itching close to the end and the world people are dynamically advancing along the road of independence and socialism.

Korean-style socialism centered on the popular masses, man-centered socialism, is the most scientific, advantageous and powerful one.

The history of modern Korea is that of victorious socialism in which the nation's dignity and sovereignty have been reliably defended in the do-or-die showdown with capitalism.

It is the miracle of history that the DPRK, which is standing in showdown with the U.S. imperialists in the crucible of acute confrontation between socialism and capitalism, could push forward socialist construction and bring about a turning phase of the grand advance for prosperity.

Peoples of many countries are struggling to revive the socialist movement with the firm resolve to take the road of socialism while looking up to the DPRK as the beacon of hope. This fact goes to prove it is right and proud that the DPRK carved out and has defended Korean-style socialism according to its faith and resolution no matter how and what others do. Anyone with discretion recognizes that the road chosen by the DPRK is right.

In the DPRK all the people are closely united as one on the basis of the revolutionary obligation and comradeship and help and lead each other forward on the principle of one for all and all for one.

This picture is unthinkable in capitalist society, and it is the highest pride of our society and the source of the Korean people's great happiness and invincible strength.