The certificate carries a picture of President Kim Il Sung in marshal's uniform standing on the tribune of the meeting to celebrate the victory in the war.

Ri Ung Jong (79), a war veteran living in Kaesong City, told KCNA:

"It is quite natural for a citizen to join the army to defend the country from any invasion.

However, respected Marshal Kim Jong Un invited us, war veterans, to the celebrations of the war victory day in Pyongyang, highly appreciating the fighting spirit we displayed during the war.

This loving care will be always kept in the minds of all of war veterans. I will intensify the activity of war veterans' itinerant art squad intended to implant the wartime spirit into the minds of rising generations."

Yu Hyong Sang (80), a war veteran living in Ryanggang Province, said:

"I came to Pyongyang aboard a plane and was warmly welcomed by Pyongyang citizens. And now I received a delegate certificate bearing a picture of President Kim Il Sung.

The past feats will be of value when fresh feats are performed.

Although I am old, I will do good things conducive to building a thriving nation in the same spirit as was displayed in the wartime."

Pang Yong Gup (85), a war veteran living in North Phyongan Province, said:

"The history of the war victory is everlasting as there is respected Marshal Kim Jong Un, who is wisely leading the younger generations to creditably carry forward the exploits and fighting spirit of the preceding generations."