At least 190 countries, the UN and other international bodies and even those countries which are hostile to the DPRK expressed deep condolences on his demise. Party, state and government heads paid condolence visits to DPRK missions and mourning events such as hoisting of flags at half-mast were held solemnly.

More than 3,000 messages of condolences were sent by party, state and government heads and high-ranking officials of various circles of at least 120 countries and representatives of international organizations, Juche idea study organizations and friendship and solidarity organizations during the mourning period.

At least 10,000 media of the world vied with each other to file flash news, giving wide publicity to the Korean people in bitter grief over the great loss to the nation and mourning events worldwide.

Mankind's best wishes for his immortality were clearly expressed on the occasion of the Day of the Shining Star this year.

The preparatory committees for commemorating the Day of the Shining Star formed in nearly 60 countries of the world conducted their brisk activities amid solidarity among regions and countries.

A joint meeting of political parties and organizations in the Americas Region published an appeal for commemorating the 70th birth anniversary of Kim Jong Il as a great jubilee of the whole mankind.

Gifts and honorary titles were presented to him by various countries in reflection of their desire to hold him in high esteem forever.

Floral baskets and bouquets were sent to the DPRK missions by political parties, government ministries, organizations and institutions of China, Cuba, Switzerland, the U.S. and other countries, international and regional organizations and prominent figures of political and public circles.

At least 600 events such as meeting, remembrance meeting, seminar and lecture took place with splendor in various parts of the world.

More than 10,000 copies of his works were published in more than 30 countries and personages of different countries created a lot of works wishing him immortality.