Pyongyang, December 27 (KCNA) -- The dear respected Kim Jong Un received a condolatory message from Congolese President Denis Sassou-Nguesso on Dec. 21.

He in the message said he learnt in a great shock the news that Chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission Kim Jong Il passed away to his regret.

The message said mourning with Kim Jong Un, he, on behalf of the people and the government of Congo and on his own, expresses deepest condolences to him and the friendly Korean people.

Mourning the demise of outstanding man Kim Jong Il in humble reverence, the message expressed deep sympathy to Kim Jong Un.