Pyongyang, December 21 (KCNA) -- The Sweden-Korea Friendship Association Monday posted on Internet homepage an article titled "Leader Kim Jong Il passed away" with his portrait.

Kim Jong Il devoted his whole life to the cause for the Korean people, the article said, referring to his leadership feats.

Kim Jong Il's demise shocked the Korean people, the article said, adding:

The DPRK will overcome the present difficulties as it is led by Vice-Chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea Kim Jong Un who remains unfailingly loyal to the cause of Juche, the cause of independence pioneered by President Kim Il Sung and carried forward by Kim Jong Il and there are the Korean people rallied close around Kim Jong Un.

The association expressed the most profound condolences to Kim Jong Un and the Korean people.