The website carried his picture among soldiers of the KPA.

It said that the title of DPRK Marshal awarded to Kim Jong Un is an expression of deep confidence and absolute support of all the army and people of the DPRK for him.

This is a historic event displaying the firm will of the Korean people to accomplish the revolutionary cause of Juche under his leadership, it said, and went on:

Celebrations are being held in the DPRK to extend glory to the supreme leader Kim Jong Un.

The France-Korea Friendship Association shares pleasure with the Korean people and believes that the socialist cause of Korea will surely emerge victorious under his leadership.