The committee said in its article titled "Immortal exploits performed by Kim Jong Il in accomplishing the global cause of independence" that history knows not a few great persons who made contributions to the progressive development of humankind but did not know a great man who could match Kim Jong Il.

Kim Jong Il was a great man who clearly indicated the way of the human cause of independence, it noted and went on:

He authored a lot of famous works including "On the Juche Idea," comprehensively systemizing and developing in depth the Juche idea, the idea guiding the cause of independence.

He led the global cause of independence to victory with his outstanding leadership ability.

It was the most important of his exploits that he smashed the imperialists' offensive to stifle the DPRK and firmly defended Korean-style socialism and peace and security in the region by enforcing the unique Songun politics.

The DPRK's capability for self-defence has remarkably grown stronger thanks to his Songun politics.

Its deterrence for self-defence made the imperialists' racket for nuclear threat end in smoke.

He dynamically promoted the advance of the global cause of independence through his energetic external activities to build a new world guided by the idea of independence, friendship and peace.

His exploits performed for accomplishing the global cause of independence will shine long with progressive humankind.