Pyongyang, December 27 (KCNA) -- The dear respected Kim Jong Un received a message of condolences from Sheikh Hamad Bin Isa al-Khalifa, king of Bahrain, on December 25.

The king in the message expressed his sincere condolences and sympathy to Kim Jong Un on the demise of Kim Jong Il, chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission.

He hoped Kim Jong Un would overcome the sorrow to remain in good health and he and the friendly Korean people would enjoy happiness.