In the message, Kim Jong Un highly praised the young people for giving full play to their heroic stamina and resourcefulness in building a thriving nation under the uplifted torchlight of revolution that was handed over by leader Kim Jong Il.

Upon receiving his message, all the young people in the DPRK harden their determination to remain loyal to Marshal Kim Jong Un, arms in arms and shoulder to shoulder with him.

Song Sok Chon, a soldier of the Korean People's Army, told KCNA:

"The congratulatory message inspired servicepersons with courage and confidence in victory.

As ordered by Supreme Commander Kim Jong Un, we, all the servicepersons, will not miss the golden chance to deal at once deadly counter-blows at the enemies if even a single shell is dropped on the waters or in the territory of the DPRK and destroy their stronghold.

We will creditably defend the socialist country in the spirit displayed by KPA soldiers in the Fatherland Liberation War (1950-1953.)"

Choe Un Sik, a workteam leader of the Kaesong City Youth Shock Brigade, said:

"Marshal Kim Jong Un's congratulatory message represents his deep trust in the youths.

All the young Koreans feel like enjoying all blessings.

I will become a hero by performing enormous feats in building a thriving nation, with a pride of being a Korean youth."

Ri Chol Min, a designer at the Huichon Ryonha General Machine Factory, said:

"Upon receiving his congratulatory message, we, all the young scientists, are determined to stand in the van in breaking through the cutting edge of latest science and technologies in the 21st century, keeping our feet firmly planted on this land and looking out over the world."