Just after the outbreak of the war, President Kim Il Sung issued an order to stop the enemies' attack and promptly go over to counteroffensive.

He designated the western front as a target of main strike by the Korean People's Army, and worked out an operation plan to liberate Seoul City, suggesting that the attack on it be made on June 28 morning.

Under his instructions, KPA combined units smashed the enemies in Mts. Tobong and Pulam to occupy the areas of Hwagye-dong and Mt. Ponghwa.

A KPA unit, made up of five tanks and motorized infantry sub-unit, started action on the afternoon of June 27 to break into Kyongbok Palace in the enemy's rear, at 04:30 on June 28. The 4th Infantry Division of the KPA advanced into the city, destroying the defenses of six puppet army divisions and military police, including the metropolitan division.

KPA soldiers took control of radio station, Sodaemun Prison, army headquarters, military police command, central telegraph office, Kyongmudae and others in the city.

A DPRK flag was hoisted on the roof of the "Capital Building", with Seoul City completely liberated at 11:30 on June 28.

The liberation of Seoul dealt a heavy blow to the U.S. aggressors who made light of the Korean people.

The victory was attributable entirely to Kim Il Sung's distinguished commanding art.