The article said that leader Kim Jong Il was a peerless patriot.

His patriotism was the most honest and ardent one, the article said, and went on:

Anyone can come to know better about the greatness of his patriotism through the painstaking efforts he exerted to defend socialist Korea and build a thriving nation.

He devoted his all to the country's prosperity and people's happiness.

His patriotism was a fundamental source which brought about the brilliant victory in defending the country and ushered in the fresh era of prosperity.

His patriotism is, indeed, the most vivid reflection of socialist patriotism and a noble example of the most ardent love for the country and people and the most positive and self-sacrificing devotion.