The Nigerian paper Nigerian Observer in an article titled "Eternal sun" on April 3 said that the President founded the great Juche idea to clearly indicate the way to be followed by mankind. It went on:

The Juche idea gripped the hearts of all peoples for its great viability and attraction and thanks to this idea, the cause of independence dynamically advances on a worldwide scale as a trend of the times.

The Egyptian paper Al-Misaiya in an article on April 6 said the august name of the President has the meaning of the sun.

A TV broadcasting service of Egypt on April 5 and 6 screened video clips showing the Korean people from all walks of life visiting the statues of the President and leader Kim Jong Il on Mansu Hill and the panoramic view of Pyongyang.

The Bangladeshi paper The Daily Early in the Morning in an article on April 7 said that the DPRK will shed its rays forever as a country strong in independence.