Pyongyang, November 12 (KCNA) -- A preparatory committee was formed in Laos to commemorate the centenary of birth of President Kim Il Sung.

Tong Yeu Tho, chairman of the Laos-Korea Friendship Association who is member of the C.C., Lao People's Revolutionary Party and standing vice-chairman of the C.C., National Construction Front of Laos, was elected chairman of the preparatory committee.