Upon receiving the news, DPRK servicepersons are overwhelmed with great joy.

Hwang Nam, an officer of the Korean People's Army (KPA), told KCNA:

The election marks a historic event of weighty significance in developing the country and implementing the Juche-oriented Songun cause.

With pride in having Kim Jong Un at the helm of the party, state and army, I will do my best to creditably defend the gains of the revolution.

Availing myself of this opportunity, I extend highest glory to him.

Nam Ho Chol, an officer of the KPA, said that Kim Jong Un's election as NDC first chairman gives great pleasure to all the servicepersons. It is undoubted that the KPA, guided by him, will emerge victorious in standoff with hostile forces.

Cha Song Sun, an officer of the KPA, said:

Kim Jong Un is the supreme leader of the party, army and people of the DPRK.

We will put spurs to increasing the combat power with pride in having him as first chairman of NDC.