The Russian paper Pri Armurskiye Wedomostsi in an article titled "By dint of Songun" cited facts that he displayed traits and qualifications as a peerless brilliant commander in the ceaseless confrontation with the U.S.

The Syrian paper Al Baath in an article titled "On occasion of 54th Day of Songun in DPRK" said that the feats he performed by providing an eternal foundation for the prosperity of the country and nation with his outstanding and experienced leadership will always be remembered along with the Day of Songun in the DPRK.

The Indian paper New Delhi Times devoted its two whole pages to articles titled "Will of Songun" and "Holding higher banner of Songun" under the headline "Songun Aug. 25".

The DR Congo paper L'Avenir in an article titled "Undying Songun feats" said that the Songun revolutionary leadership provided by him for decades ushered in a new era of the greatest prosperity in the history of the Korean nation, citing in detail the feats he performed by strengthening the Korean People's Army.