Pyongyang, December 27 (KCNA) -- The dear respected Kim Jong Un received a message of condolences from M. Enkhsaihan, chairman of the National Democratic Party of Mongolia, on Dec. 22.

The message expressed deep condolences over the demise of Kim Jong Il, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission and dear leader of the Korean People.

It said that Kim Jong Il devoted all his life to the people's happiness and he will live forever in the hearts of not only the Korean people but all the people supporting and respecting his cause.

It expressed profound gratitude to Kim Jong Il for the concern he had shown for the development of the friendly and cooperative relations between Mongolia and the DPRK.