Pak Chang Sop, a section chief of the IT Institute of Kim Il Sung University, told KCNA:

"The successful launch showcased the overall might of Songun Korea, and it is a great auspicious event of the nation that significantly adorned this year.

The success reminds me of the tireless efforts made by Generalissimo Kim Jong Il for the development of the national science. I would like to extend heartfelt greetings to the space scientists who implemented his behests."

Pang Kwon Yong, an engineer of the Korean Computer Centre, said:

"The recent successful launch of satellite, a complex of science and technology, displayed again the might of the DPRK as a full-fledged satellite launcher."

Kim Myong Chol, a researcher of the Central Meteorological Institute, said:

"The success is attributable to the policy of the Workers' Party of Korea on giving importance to science.

The working satellite, launched this time, will be greatly conducive to our work as it is an earth observation one."