Pyongyang, December 21 (KCNA) -- Kim Jong Un, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea, received a message of condolences from Vladimir Woronin, former president and chairman of the Party of Communists of the Moldovan Republic, on Dec.19.

The message said:

Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un,

We have received the sad news that the great leader Comrade Kim Jong Il passed away all of a sudden.

The shining image of Kim Jong Il, who performed noble exploits for the development and prosperity of the DPRK, will always be remembered by the people.

Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un,

Please accept our heartfelt condolences.