Pyongyang, December 29 (KCNA) -- A solemn atmosphere of memorizing leader Kim Jong Il pervades the DPRK Thursday after Koreans bade last farewell to him Wednesday.

The Pyongyang citizens thronged to memorial venues along the path Kim Jong Il used to take when he was leaving for the forced march for people's happiness and along the streets where they bade last farewell to him.

People from all walks of life packed memorial venues associated with the leadership feats of the peerlessly great persons.

The Koreans, recollecting in tears Kim Jong Il's whole life of heroic dedication to the country, the revolution and the people, are keenly realizing what a great man and legendary strong man they had been led by.

Kim Jong Il, peerlessly illustrious commander of Songun who was possessed on the highest level of the qualifications and personality as a great man, led the revolution and construction along the ever-victorious path with his profound ideologies and theories, outstanding leadership and warm human love.

Amid strong yearning for Kim Jong Il, the servicepersons and people of the DPRK are hardening the faith that Kim Jong Il will always be with them and the DPRK will prosper forever as long as there is the dear respected Kim Jong Un identical to Kim Jong Il.