The yearning is more ardent among those who met Kim Jong Il during his guidance tour of their worksites a few days before his demise.

Kim Yong Ok, manager of the Kwangbok Area Supermarket in Pyongyang, told KCNA:

"As days go by, I sorely miss leader Kim Jong Il, who had worked heart and soul for the wellbeing of the people.

In his lifetime, he regarded it as his principle to ensure an enjoyable life to the people. I will devotedly work for the people, true to his lifetime intention."

Kim Yun Ha, manager of the Hana Electronic Joint Venture Company and director of the Hana Music Information Center, said:

"The benevolent image of the leader, who had come to the Center to give guidance over our work, is still vivid in my memory.

The Center has developed a variety of multi-functional audio products from the beginning of this year.

Sooner or later, Hana-trademarked electronic products will find their way to consumers to help better their emotional life."