The statement said:

We fully support the DPRK's stand on invariably maintaining the Songun politics and line on promoting the two fronts simultaneously to defend the national independence and dignity as long as the hostile forces persist in the moves to stifle the socialist system centered on the popular masses.

In his New Year address HE Kim Jong Un summed up the victory and achievements last year and set forth the tasks for the new year.

Warm congratulations to the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and the Korean people upon the great victory and successes under the wise leadership of HE Kim Jong Un last year.

We wish them further success this year and extend solidarity to the WPK and the Korean people in their struggle for the independent and peaceful reunification under the guidance of HE Kim Jong Un.