C. P. Mainali, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Nepal Communist Party (Marxist-Leninist) who doubles as chairman of the Nepalese national committee for remembering Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il, was elected chairman of the preparatory committee.

The preparatory committee set the celebration period from Jan. 19 to Apr. 16 and decided to give wide publicity to exploits Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il performed for socialism and global independence, and the DPRK vigorously advancing along the road of Songun and socialism under the leadership of Marshal Kim Jong Un, and organize colorful political and cultural events including meeting, seminar and book exhibition.