Apsara TV and Radio of Cambodia on Feb. 9 and 10 reported: Feb. 16 marks the 70th birth anniversary of leader Kim Jong Il. The DPRK instituted the day as the Day of the Shining Star and significantly commemorates the day.

Kim Jong Il, the great master of independent politics, wisely led the struggle of the progressive people to build an independent new society.

The Pyongyang Declaration has been so far signed by more than 270 political parties.

Kim Jong Il defended the world peace and security through his energetic external activities.

The international community is highly praising him as a distinguished great man.

The Lao National Radio on Feb. 10 introduced the life of Kim Jong Il dedicated to the people under the title "Comrade Kim Jong Il, benevolent leader of the Korean people".

TV of Equatorial Guinea on Feb. 8 reported the following program five times:

HE Kim Jong Il passed away to the people's sorrow but the feats he performed for global independence will always throw their rays.

The Korean people are now dynamically advancing for the prosperity and development of the country under the leadership of the dear respected Kim Jong Un true to the behests of Kim Jong Il.

The Equatorial Guinean people wholeheartedly hope that only victory and glory will be in store for the fraternal Korean people significantly commemorating the 70th birth anniversary of Kim Jong Il and are convinced that the traditional friendly relations between the two countries will continue to develop on good terms.