The chairman said at the ceremony:

Kim Jong Il developed in depth the immortal Juche idea and exalted the dignity of the country and nation by pursuing original Songun politics.

He glorified the DPRK as an invincible socialist power by relying on its powerful military capability under the banner of Songun.

Supreme leader Kim Jong Un is successfully carrying forward the noble idea and exploits of Kim Jong Il, who devoted himself to the country and its people and the cause of socialism.