The display of fireworks whipped up the pride and honor of the Korean army and people who have won one victory after another in the standoff with the imperialists.

Ri Hyong Won, a war veteran from North Phyongan Province, told KCNA:

"The letters 'July 27', displayed by fireworks in the sky above the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Memorial Tower, remind me of the day 59 years ago when we hardened our resolve not to tolerate any imperialist provocation, seeing the fireworks celebrating the victory in the three-year war against the U.S. imperialists.

The fireworks today are an expression of our army and people's high tribute to Generalissimos Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il, who led the standoff with the imperialists to victory under the banner of independence and Songun (military-first) politics."

Ri Kong Hui, a war veteran from North Hwanghae Province, said:

"The fireworks represent the honor and happiness of the DPRK people blessed with illustrious leaders through generations.

Watching the fireworks, I pictured in my mind the day when Korea is reunified under the guidance of Marshal Kim Jong Un, supreme commander of the Korean People's Army."