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Day of Shining Star Marked in Uzbekistan
Pyongyang, February 17 (KCNA) -- The "Old Men" Association for Korean Cultural Tradition in Uzbekistan held a meeting and photo show in celebration of the birth anniversary of leader Kim Jong Il at the office building of the association on Feb. 12.

Chairman of the Association Ju Yong Il, heads of the art groups of Koreans abroad and Koreans in Uzbekistan attended.

Ju Yong Il in the meeting made an address which said:

Generalissimo Kim Jong Il performed great feats in all fields of politics, military affairs and economy with his tireless Songun revolutionary leadership.

Particularly he developed the DPRK into a nuclear weapons state and a satellite manufacturing and launching state, demonstrating the might of country.

His cause is being credibly carried forward by the dear respected Marshal Kim Jong Un and the national reunification has a promising bright future.

Last year Kim Jong Un made sure that shining achievements were made in the country with his politics of love for people and wise leadership.

The speaker called upon all the compatriots to get united close under the banner of June 15 joint declaration and arise to make a turn in the effort for Korea's reunification.

The meeting was followed by the photo show.

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