The statement said:

On the occasion of the 103rd birth anniversary of the great leader President Kim Il Sung we extend warm congratulations to the Korean people in their efforts to implement his behests.

He defeated the Japanese imperialists, liberated the country, defended the sovereignty of the country from the U.S. imperialists' invasion and built genuine socialism in the country, providing the Korean people with the cradle of happy life.

He made immortal contributions to strengthening the non-aligned movement and promoting the cause of the world progressive people for independence against imperialism.

The feats he performed will shine long as he devoted his all to the victory of the cause of Juche and Songun, the country and its people and the cause of global independence after embarking upon the road of revolution in his teens.