Jon Il Gwang, an officer of the Korean People's Army, told KCNA:

The election of Kim Jong Un, supreme commander of the KPA, to the top post of the WPK is a high pride and honor of the country and the nation.

Kim Jong Un is identical to general secretary Kim Jong Il in ideology, leadership, personality and courage.

We will get closely united around Kim Jong Un so as to further glorify Kim Jong Il's history.

Servicepersons' will to follow his leadership will remain unchanged under any circumstances.

Kim Jong Nam, a department director of the Ministry of Coal Industry, said:

The election marks a political event of great significance in strengthening the WPK, and this provides a sure guarantee for the bright future of the DPRK and the eternal prosperity of the nation.

Kim Jong Un is the supreme leader of the party, army and people of the DPRK and his leadership is the lifeline of our revolution.

All the officials of the Ministry are now filled with determination to carry into practice the WPK's grand plan for building a thriving nation with increased coal output.