The untimely demise of Kim Jong Il in December last year was a great loss to the Korean revolution and world revolution, the article noted, adding:

But HE Kim Jong Il didn't leave us at all and the WPK is holding him in high esteem as its eternal general secretary, vigorously pushing forward the revolution and construction.

He will be always alive in the hearts of humankind for the valuable exploits he performed for the prosperity of the country, happiness of its people and the accomplishment of the cause of global independence.

He mapped out a plan for building a thriving nation despite the sanctions and blockade by the U.S.-led imperialist allied forces, improved the DPRK's status into a politico-ideological power and military power by pursuing his original Songun politics and provided an eternal cornerstone for building an economic power.

The DPRK is demonstrating its might as a full-fledged satellite manufacturer and launcher and a nuclear weapons state. It is all attributable to the wise leadership of Kim Jong Il.

The article expressed firm conviction that the Korean people would surely achieve final victory in their struggle for building a prosperous country and reunifying the country under the Songun leadership of the dear respected Marshal Kim Jong Un, holding Kim Jong Il in high esteem as eternal general secretary of the WPK and great father.