The Nigeria-Korea Friendship Association in a statement on Jan. 7 said the New Year Address gave hope and conviction to the Nigerian people.

It expressed belief that the Korean people would certainly register proud achievements in the struggle for the building of a thriving country, national reunification and global independence in 2013.

The Democratic Congo-Korea Friendship and Solidarity Association in a statement on Jan. 8 noted that Kim Jong Un in his first historic New Year Address clarified his steadfast faith and will to bring a reunified thriving country to the Korean people true to the desire and behests of President Kim Il Sung and leader Kim Jong Il.

It paid highest tribute to Marshal Kim Jong Un who gave fresh conviction and courage not only to the Korean people but to the world progressives through his New Year Address.

The Ethiopian Youth Study Group of the Juche Idea in a statement on Jan. 10 fully supported the Korean people in their struggle to implement the tasks set forth by Kim Jong Un in his New Year Address, adding: Only victory and glory are always in store for the Korean people.

The Far Eastern Association for the Study of Kimilsungism-Kimjongilism of Russia in a statement on Jan. 11 noted that in his New Year Address Kim Jong Un said the driving force for the reunification movement is the entire Korean nation, and nothing is impossible if it achieves firm unity.

Whatever trials and difficulties lie in the way of national reunification, the whole Korean nation will build a reunified thriving country without fail on the land of Korea by its concerted efforts, the statement added.