Pyongyang, December 25 (KCNA) -- The Organization for the Study of the Juche Idea of Thailand on Dec. 22 issued a statement on the demise of leader Kim Jong Il.

The statement noted that the demise of Kim Jong Il, an illustrious commander born of Heaven who remained unfazed even in face of an attack of any formidable enemy, is an irrevocable loss to the Korean and world revolutions.

It went on:

Kim Jong Il led the DPRK along the road of Juche and conducted energetic activities for national reunification and global independence.

The DPRK is shedding its brilliant rays all over the world thanks to the undying feats performed by him.

Though he passed away, the Korean people are sure to win as they have the Juche-oriented party, the matchless army and the socialist system whereby the people are single-mindedly united, his achievements.

The Organization expressed firm belief that the Korean people will overcome the present sorrow and build a thriving socialist nation and accomplish the revolutionary cause of Juche without fail under leadership of Kim Jong Un, the great successor to the revolutionary cause of Juche.