If a nation is weak in its military capabilities, it can not defend its sovereignty and right to existence but might fall victim to the imperialists as their plaything, says the article, adding:

The popular masses' struggle for independence and socialism is accompanied by a showdown with the imperialist forces. It is a showdown between the political, economic and military forces as well as a life-or-death fight.

So, to bolster the military muscle is a crucial issue on which hinge the victory and failure of the revolution and the rise and fall of a nation.

The smaller a nation is, the more crucial the matter is. This is a serious lesson taught by the historical experience.

Only the self-defensive military capabilities, not a word, can reliably protect the sovereignty and right to existence.

This has been proved by the practical experience of the Korean revolution.

The powerful military muscle of the DPRK helped it have the pluck to bear the brunt of the imperialists and international reactionaries' reckless military offensives.

The revolutionary forces of the DPRK will fulfill their mission and role in heading off a war and defending its sovereignty and right to existence.

The article calls upon the parties and peoples making revolution to push ahead with the work to increase the military capabilities under the banner of Songun.