Pyongyang, December 31 (KCNA) -- The dear respected Kim Jong Un received a message of condolences from the Polish Communist Party on Dec. 22.

The message expressed sincere condolences over the demise of Kim Jong Il, the great leader.

He was an outstanding leader who always led the DPRK along the right way despite the storms of the history, it said, and went on:

He rendered distinguished services to the cause of the Korean people and the peoples of all the countries who love justice and peace.

His demise is a great sorrow to all the friends revering him.

His ideas and exploits are shining forever and indicating the road ahead of the Korean people in their struggle for the complete victory of socialism united as one in one purpose.