Pyongyang, November 12 (KCNA) -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il gave his handwriting to a letter dated October 17 from the employees of the Tanchon Magnesia Factory.

In the letter to the leader they stressed that the significant field guidance provided by him in October served as a historic occasion in instilling optimism and fresh faith in victory into all workers and officials of the factory and encouraging them to make a higher leap forward.

They said that thanks to his deep trust and love they could build a modern fuel production base of Korean-style and produce light burned magnesia by anthracite gasification.

We will display to the whole world that the determination of the Korean working class to commemorate the centenary of birth of President Kim Il Sung as a great auspicious event of Songun Korea under your leadership is never empty words, they pledged.