The decree said the order is awarded to creators of the State Merited Chorus and the Information and Publicity Department of the General Political Bureau of the Korean People's Army who created hymns in the Songun era, songs of victors by displaying revolutionary and enterprising creating traits and enthusiasm, true to the Workers' Party of Korea's Juche-oriented policy of literature and arts, thereby instilling patriotism, spirit of defending the country, the will to annihilate enemies, confidence in final victory and optimism into the army and people.