They in the statement expressed deep concern over the fact that the south Korean authorities are driving the situation on the Korean Peninsula to the worst phase in league with the U.S.

The U.S.-south Korea joint military exercises are threatening the peace in the Korean Peninsula and the rest of the world, they said, and went on:

We cannot repress resentment at the Lee Myung Bak regime which hurt the dignity of the supreme leadership of the DPRK.

The encroachment upon the Korean people amounts to an encroachment on us.

We should make redoubled efforts to grow stronger, create things and not yield to the provocateurs.

This is a serious lesson drawn by us close friends of the Korean people who trust the great persons of Mt. Paektu.

The despicable imperialists are still running the whole gamut of plots to bring down the socialist fortress.

But the great heritages of President Kim Il Sung and general secretary Kim Jong Il, the great sages, are shining and the machinations of the enemies are bound to go bust thanks to the leadership of the dear respected Kim Jong Un.

We are proud of the Korean people who love peace and have bolstered the capability for self-defence, holding the great persons of Mt. Paektu in high esteem.

We demand the south Korean authorities stop their moves against the DPRK and apologize to the world people for their crimes.