Pyongyang, December 21 (KCNA) -- Kim Jong Un, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea, on Monday received a message of condolences from Vojtech Filip, chairman of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Czech and Moravia.

The message said:

Respected Comrade,

In bitter heartfelt sorrow, I received the sad news that Kim Jong Il, the great leader of your country, passed away.

We highly respected Kim Jong Il who devoted himself to bringing happiness to the Korean people, ensuring the security of the DPRK and achieving peaceful reunification of Korea.

The Communist Party of Czech and Moravia firmly believes that the Workers' Party of Korea will overcome the present bitter grief and continuously lead to victory the courageous Korean people's struggle for defending socialism in your beautiful country.

Please accept my comradely salute.