The statement said:

Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, first chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK and supreme commander of the Korean People's Army, was awarded the title of Marshal of the DPRK on July 17, Juche 101 (2012).

He is another general of Mt. Paektu and illustrious commander possessed of distinguished military wisdom and iron will.

He is leading the party, state and army with his gifted military stratagem and commanding art.

He is a peerless Songun brilliant commander who turned socialist Korea into an impregnable fortress.

The DPRK is bolstering up its nuclear deterrent under his Songun leadership.

The conferment of the title of Marshal of the DPRK upon him is an expression of the deep trust and respect of all the service personnel of the KPA and the Korean people for him.

Rosy is the future of the DPRK, where he is leading the drive to build a thriving nation.