He gave field guidance to more than 14 290 entities all his life, traveling 669 844 kilometers or equal to 17 rounds of the earth. After the demise of President Kim Il Sung, his field guidance tour covered 353 576 kilometers.

In January Juche 87 (1998) alone, he toured 19 establishments in Jagang Province, creating the spirit of Kanggye.

His guidance tour was more energetic in his last three years regardless of weather conditions. In those days he visited at least 1 000 establishments, making a long journey day and night in disregard of seasons.

Such guidance turned the country into a land of socialist bliss.

He also inspected many military units to defend the destiny of the country and the nation from the imperialists' anti-DPRK moves.

On March 20, 1996 alone, he drove a course of 400 kilometers to visit military units in the eastern frontline area.

Thanks to his energetic efforts, the DPRK developed into a full-fledged nuclear weapons state and socialist military giant.

The dear respected Kim Jong Un said that the long journey of Songun (military-first) leadership reminds one of how valuable and noble patriotism displayed by the leader in defending the country is.