The statement said:

The President founded the immortal Juche idea which indicates the road for emancipation of humankind.

He led to victory the two revolutionary wars and established a socialist system in Korea where the people are the masters of the country.

He devoted himself to the welfare of the people till the last moments of his life.

He was an outstanding thinker, theoretician and philosopher who published lots of famous works.

His works translated in various foreign languages are being widely disseminated throughout the world.

He set forth the three principles of national reunification and conducted strenuous activities for the country's reunification.

He was the greatest man, indeed.

He will always live in the hearts of the world progressives.