The decision of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea adopted some days ago also underlined the need to turn the DPRK into a highly civilized power in the 21st century where leader Kim Jong Il's Juche-based idea of cultural construction is blooming in all fields.

The Korean people have made great efforts to surpass the standards of the world civilization in all spheres of social life.

Kim Il Sung University, Hamhung University of Chemical Engineering and other educational institutions were refurbished as required by the era of the knowledge-based economy.

Progress has been made in putting education on the IT basis.

It is another pride of socialist Korea that literary and art pieces high in ideological value and artistry such as the light comedy "Echo of Mountain" and the drama "We Will Recollect Today" were created one after another, ushering in a new golden age of the mass-based culture and arts.

The DPRK is pushing ahead with projects for transforming its appearance into a modern one appropriate for a thriving nation.

Pyongyang is turning into a world-class magnificent city according to the grand plan of the WPK and socialist fairy villages have emerged in different parts of the country.

The country is pervaded with fine culture and healthy and cultured life style as well as noble ethics and moral traits.

"Plant your feet firmly on your land and look at the world!" -- This is the motto of the Korean army and people seeking highly civilized socialist nation.